The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, July 12, 1900, Image 1

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the morning news. _ . Kiiahed 1850. - Incorporated 18SS J. H. ESTILL. President. ASPECT is ominous. eighteen days since a word CllO.'l FOREIGNERS IN PEKIN. WORST MAY HAVE HAPPENED. u H ixa CHANG HAS BEEN OHDI II ED TO THE CAPITAL. It In Sei.l This Mrnna He Is Wanted to Break Hie News of the Massacre to the Powers—Allies at Tien Tsln in a Perilous Position Storks (ome of Severe Fishtinjr and One „fa Defeat —Japan Is Said to Be Tardy N\ ith Troops. Lo iiion, July 12, 3:10 a. m.—The Chines, situation again b ais a most m.nous - ecti ic.ghteen dys ago .sir Robert lia i i gpatched bis ast me tage, dcaig tba ihe situa.ion was de.-p.raie ana sr.ee iron no w ord has come frum the Europeans in Pek.n. According lo the Daily Mail's Strang le correspor.de. t, Li Hung Ch .ng has >ec ived an imperial decree ordering his Immediate departure for I’ekin, pre-um il to break the n ws of the Peki i ra - (dy t t e i.ur -t an P wers, and, n .. s ua; a 1 role of n g.tator wi h Bur pe in difficui. matteis, to e..d.aior 'lo aci as media or and to avert the vengeance of the P wers. To add to the grimness of this sug gestion, all advices from Tien Tsin tend to confirm the reports of the perilous con ditions of the allied forces and belie the optimistic Chinese rumors. Unless rein foreemmis speedily reach Tien Tsin, an other disaster may be expected. The Daily Mail's Tien Tsin correspond ent, telegtaphing on Juiy 5, says: "The situation is about as bad as it can well be. I only trust that we shall not soon want relieving ourselves. A for ward movement is impossible. From 30,- WO to 40,C00 troops are wanted, and there are only lO.OOu here. Tht foreign troops ere .orking well together, but it i incon venient that theie is no supreme com mander. In some quarters the feeling is: ‘Let us rescue Pekin and then clear out in favor of Russia.’ ” Other Tien Tsin correspondents say that no advance is possible until Sept. 1, and explanations are being asked by the pa pers here of the tardy action of Japan in send.ng troops, since it is known that she was ready and willing to send them and that Russia raised no objection to her doing so. It is hin.ed that a difficulty arose as to the manner in which Japan was to be recouped for her heavy out lay. Rumors are current that Japan de manded the cession of a Chinese port. The Russian papers report that the Boxers are ravaging Manchuria and have damaged sixty miles of the railway, threatening Telin and Kirin, while Port Arthur and New Chwang are said to be endangered. Russia, therefore, has noti fied the Powers of her intention to dis patch a large military force to Man churia. I: appears that the Russians censorship Is suppressing all references to this mat ter, and it transpires that 6,000 regular troops have already arrived from Port Ar thur and Amur to protect the Manchuria Railway, and that other troops are now on ihe it way to Manchuria. All kinds of s oiies < ome from Shanghai, which are impossible to verify. It is stat ed t. at the Boxeis have m .r e. ed the chan llor of the Pekin University and sixty of the members of his family and r talners. A confidential officer of Gen. Yung Lu, dlsg i-ed as a Boxer, is reported to have crept into Prince Tuan s tent while the Prince was sleeping, with the intention of stabbing him. He was caught by the s n tries, so the story goes, and decapitated *n the s.ot. His head was e nt. with Prince Tuan's com:liments, to Yung Lu as a warning to him to beware. The French consul at Shanghai has news th.,t the Chinese prefect at Moukden him et'lf mu and red the Catholic Bishop Qull- Pn in Ms yamcn, Be.-ide Bishop Guillon, Fathers Crunoet, Cot bet, Bourgois and teuiMnot and two sisters of the French m ssion and numerous native Christians Were massacred. Prom Canton comes a report of large de sertions from a Chinese regiment at Klao Chou and of a sanguinary riot between German troops and Boxers, many of the latter being killed. Both at Shanghai and Canton, appre hension exists that these evidences of a widespread native rebellion indicate the necessity for immediate measures on Ih part of the Powers. 1' is stated that Germany intends to to China 10.000 to 13,000 men, well toulpped with guns. TL'AN HAS AN EDICT. It Indicates That the Worst Hap pened in Pekin. London, July 12.—The Shanghai eorre *P rdtnt of ih • Expptss gives the text of B 1 t g ed ct of Princ’ Tuan, dated June Ilf, . • • atia ;ui<!ressccl to the Chinese ambassa *L' rE . which the Express declares is iden ** al "ith the message from Emperor Lwarg Hsu, mentioned by the Shanghai of the Pally Mail and with Chinese edict published In Washing -011 The Express considers that ihe edict Doves that Prince Tuan’s party Is mak ''<K 110 attempt to disguise the fact that ,‘e worst that could be anticipated has N-p ned. Tii,. f | lpt contains the following rara "The angjr . f cuY people knew o b urds Tht y could not be restrained. 1,.T la of Hoarding the legations, which k'ir.re W as difficult, was made lmpossl -fewhere, referring lo the desire to lav*?*. l * le IfSations slill unharmed, it ( . ss; "If It is impossible for us io con os tills protection, let It be represented Powers that we must be held blame , . s / ,or 'he anger of our people grows , j Cie rising of each sun that sees more liiv !et lnorc foreigners and soldiers com- 1 ‘ overrun and lay waste our country b* May our people.” i r ,, ' | says the edict Is in of n t 0 pav * the way for a final lifting kin * ' C ** over , * lt rec * nt history of Pe sEUED for three days. ‘’"enion Consul Cabled of the Bom horduent nt Tien Tsin. j < " rlin , July 11.—The German consul at •* tt Tsia cables that the foreign settle- ments were continually bombarded by the Chinese from July 5 to July 8. On July 6,2,000 Boxers attacked the French seitie ment and were routed by the Russians. The British and Japanese forces, July' 7. bombarded the Chinese batteries. To ward evening Chinese shells penetrated the roof of the German consulate and caused an outbreak of fire, which was extinguished after slight damage had been done. On July 6 the Peiping sailed for Taku with the German wounded. River communication between Tien Tsin and Taku has been safe since the Chi nese fort, midway between the two towns, was captured. The railroad from Tong Ku has been repaired to within three miles of Tien Tsin. Nearly all the families of foreigners left Tien Tsin for Taku July 4. LOOKED LIKE DEFEAT. Overpowering Numbers Pressed Up on Allies lit Tien Tsin. London, July 12.—The Express this horning published an address from Titn I'sin, dated Friday last, via Che Foo, say ing: ‘ Gen. Ma has defeated the allied troops and occupied the Chinese eastern arsenal, after inflicting great, loss upon its de fenders. The engagement lasted six hours and was fought with great determination by both sides. • ‘‘The Chinese were eventually able to use the effective guns of the fort abutting on the city wails near :he too iai’s yamen, the allied troop? suffering severely from lady of heavy guns and cavalry. "The Japanese commander sent an ur gent appeal to hurry reinfoicements, as the allies were in imminent danger of a general defeat." NO 100,000 INDIAN TROOPS. Hat n Strong British Force Will Be Sent to China. London, Juiy 11.—It was strongly rumor ed in service and parliamentary clubs to day that the British government was pre paring to send 100,000 Indian troops to China in the autumn. A foreign office official said to a representative of the As sociated Press that no such number of men could possibly be spared from India, nor was it possible for Great Britain to add to her present responsibilities by send’ng out such a force. "Wherever secured, however,” he added, “it may safely be asserted that strong British reinforcements will be on their way to the Far East before the end of September.” REMEY AT CHE FOO. Report Vpoxi the Situation Sent the Department. Washington. July 11.—The follow ng ca legrcm has been received at the Navy Department from Admiral Remey: "Che Foo. Juiy 10.—Secretary of Navy, Washington: Arrived yesterday. Two battalions Ninth Infantry and one bat talion marines, Col. Meade, landed to day to proceed to Tien Tsin. Allied forces at Tien Tsin engaged in maintain ing their defenses. Ordered Solace here tu take sick and wounded to Yokohama hospital. Oregon will proceed soon to dock at Kure. towed by chartered steamer and convoyed by Nashville. Just learned from Admiral Seymour at Tien Tsin for eigners there are hard pressed. "Remey.” MANCHITS AND RUSSIANS. Had a Fight Near the Mines Not Far From Nlu fliwang. Shanghai, July 11.—The Governor of Fort Arthur telegraphs that 40,000 Man chu troops were on July 7 within nine miles of Ntu Chang, and had destroyed the Russian mines. They were engaged by a small force of Russians. The result of the encounter is not known. The foreign residents of Niu Chwang were escorted on board steamers by guards from the Russian gunboat Ol vajr.y. It is reported that the Manchu troops are marching in the direction of Jehol. MESSAGE FROM LI. Says the Soldiers and Rebels Have Dispersed. Paris, July 11.—The Chinese minister here informed M. Delcasse to-day that Li Hung Chang had cabled from Canton, under yesterday's date, saying that he had Just received a telegram from Pekin asserting that the soldiers and the rebels who surrounded the legations had grad ually dispersed. FRENCH LEADERS NAMED. Those Wlio Will Serve the Republic in the Chinn Campaign. Paris, July 12.—1 tis announced that President Loubet last evening signed a de cree appointing Gen. Voyron, who dis tinguished himself in the Madagascar cam paign, commander of the expeditionary corps for China. He will be supported by Gen. Bailloud, chief of the Precedent's military household, and Gen. Frey. Vice Admiral Pottier is appointed to command the naval forces. Quebec to Shanghai. Montreal, July 11.-At the request of the imperial authorities, the Canadian Pa cific Railway has made all arrangements to carry whatever troops the British gov ernment may send to China direct from Quebec to Shanghai. Japan's Division. Paris, July 11.—At a dablnet council to day the minister of foreign affairs, M. Delcasse, read a telegram from Toklo con firming the news that Japan will send Im mediately to Taku a complete division of 19,000 men. Japan's Cabinet. Yokohama, July 11.—A cabinet meeting is held daily. It Is understood that the question of the dispatch of another army corps to China is being discussed, hut no decision has been reached. RIPKAFS TO BE FORTIFIED. *.•{00,000 Will Be Expended in Carry ing Onttlie Finns. Norfolk, Va., July 11.—Fort Wool, or the Ripraps, Is to be fortified. The plans are prepared and the estimates of cost have been asked for and received. The cost will be in the neighborhood of $300.- 000. There are to be two disappearing guns of 12 or 13-Inch caliber, and a dozen or more rapid-fire guns, probably 6-inch rifles and guns of smaller caliber In ad dition. It Is expected that the govern ment's reservation on Willoughby Beach will be used for a mortar battery; SAVANNAH, GA„ THURSDAY, JULY 12, 11)00. CHINA’S SIDE OF IT. AN IMPERIAL DECREE TO MINIS TERS SETS IT FORTH. hISTORY OF THE TROUBLE. MINISTERS DIRECTED TO LAY IT BEFORE FOREIGN POWERS. Distnrhanccs AttriLnted to Rebel lion* Subject* Their Conriuet Sprang From Their UnxiiiK anti Fencing Practices - Foreign Troops, Allowed to Enter IVkin, Were Disorderly—Taku Fort* Sum. murily Rombnrdetl. Washington, July 11.—An imperial de cree, dated third day of sixth moon, was received by telegraph to-day by Minister Wu, from the Tao Tai of Shanghai, trans mitted on July 1 from the treasurer of the Chila province, who received it by spec ial courier on June CO from the board of war, who in turn received it from the privy council in Pekin. The decree is as follows: “The circum stances which led to the commencement of lighting between Chinese and foreign ers were of such a complex, confusing and unfortunate character as to be entirely un expected. Our diplomatic representatives abroad, owing to their distance from the scene of action, have had no means of knowing the true state of things, and ac cordingly, cannot lay the views of the gov ernment before the ministers for foreign affairs of the respective powers to which they are accredited. Now* we take this op portunity of going fully inio the matter for the information of our representatives aforesaid. Rebellions Subjects Arose. "In the first place, there arose in the provinces of Chi.i ar,d Shantung a U.nd of rebellious subjects, who had been in the habit of practicing boxing and lenc ing in their respective villages, and at the same time clothing their doings with spir itualistic and strange rites. The local au thorities failed to take due notice of them at the time. Accordingly the infection spread with astonishing rapidity. Within the space of a month, it seemed to make its appearance everywhere and 1 finally even reached the capital itself. Everyone looked upon the movement as supernatural and strange, and many joined it. "Then there were lawless and treacher ous persons, who sounded the cry of 'Down with Christianity!’ About the mid dle of the fifth moon, these persons began to create disturbances without warning. Churches were burned and converts were killed. The whole city was in a ferment. A situation was created which could not he brought under control. Ai first the for eign Rowers requested the foreign troops be allowed to enter the capital for the j, protection of the legations. The imperial government, having in view the compara tive urgency of the occasion, granted the request as an extraordinary mark of courtesy beyond the requirements of in ternational intercourse. Foreign Troops Rowdy. "Over 500 foreign troops were sent to Pekin. This shows clearly how much care China exercised in the maintenance of friendly relations with other countr.es. The legations at the capital never had much to do with the people. But from the time foreign troops entered the city, the guards did not devote themselves ex clusively to the protection of their re spective legations. They sometimes fired their guns on top of the city walls, and sometimes patrolled the streets every where. There were repeated reports of persons being hit by stray bullets. More, over, they strolled about the city without restraint, and evQp attempted to enter the Tung Hua gate (the eastern gate of the palace grounds.) They only desisted when admittance was positively forbidden. "On this account, both the soldiers and the people were provoked to resentment, and voiced their indignation with one ac cord. Lawless persons then took advan tage of the situation to do mischief, and became bolder than ever in burning and killing Christian inverts. The Powers thereupon attempted to reinforce the for eign troops in Pekin, but the reinforce ments encountered resistance and defeat at the hands of the insurgents on the way, and have not yet been able to pro-. ! ceed. Dangerous for Legations. "The insurgents of the two provinces of Chihli and Shan Tung had by this time effected a complete union, and could not be separated. The Imperial govern ment was by no means reluctant to Issue orders for the entire suppression of this Insurgent element. But, as the trouble was so near at hand, there was a great fear that due protection might not be as sured to the legations, if the anarchists should be driven to extremities, thus bringing on a national calamity. There also was a fear that uprisings might oc cur In the provinces of Chill and Shan Tun at the same time, with the result that both foreign missionaries and Chi nese converts in the two provinces might fall victims to popular fury. It was, therefore, absolutely necessary to con sider the matter from every point of view. "Asa measure of precaution, it was finally decided to request the foreign min isters to retire temporarily to Tien Tsin for safety. It was while the discussion of this proposition was In progress that the German minister, Baron von Ketteler, was assassinated by, a riotous mob one morning on his way to the tsung-lt-ye men. On the previous day the German minister had written a letter appointing a time for calling at the tsung-11-ya men. But the yamen, fearing he might he molested on the way, did not consent to the appointment, as suggested by the minister. "After this occurrence the anarchists assumed a more bold and threatening at titude, and, consequently, 1t was not deemed wise to carry out the proje.et of sending the diplomatic corps to Tien Tsin under 4n escort. However, ordefs were issued to the troops detailed for the pro tection of the legations to keep stricter watch and take greater precaution against any emergency. m‘;,-lMY.gg shrdlu emfwyp eta olnp n Opened on tlie Forts. "To our surprise, on the 20th of the fifth moon (June 16). foreign (naval?) officers at Taku called up Lo Jung Kwang. the gen eral commanding, and demanded his sur render of the forts, notifying him that falling to receive compliance they would at 2 o'clock next day take steps to seize the forts by force. "Being bound by the duties of his office to hold the forts, how could Lo Jung Kwang yield to the demand? On the day named they actually first fired upon the jtart*, which responded, kept up a fighting all day and then surrendered. Thus the conflict of forces began, but certainly the initiative did not dome from our side. Even supposing that China were not con scious of her true condition, how could she take such a step as to engage in war- with all the Powers simultaneously, and how could she, retying upon the sup port of an anarchistic populace, go Into war with the Powers?” Chinn's Position. “Our position in this matter ought to be clearly unders.ood by all the Powers. The above Is a statement of the wrongs we have suffered, and how China was driven to the unfortunate position from which she could not escape. “Our several minis.ers will make known accurately and in detail the contents of this decree and the policy of China to the ministeia of foreign affairs In their re spective countries and assure them that military authorities are siill enjoined o afford protection to the legations, as hitherto, to the utmost of their power. As for the. anarchists, they w.ll Le verely dealt with as circumstances per mit. “The several ministers will continue in the discharge of the duties of their offices, as heretofore, without hesitation or doubt. This telegraphic decree is to be transmitted for their information. Re spect this.'' Flensed by the Document The document gave great satisfaction here, as it showed that, assuming there was some foundation for the first reports, that the imperial government had encour aged the Boxers and even participated in the attacks upon the legations, an effort Is about to be made to retrieve that mis take. The note is said to have originated with the privy council, and, at the State De partment, this body is declared to be identical with the tsung-li-yamen, being the power next to the throne, and the one which deals exclusively with for eign Powers. The curious means adopt ed of forwarding the note are supposed to have been resorted to because what amounts to martial law in civilized coun tries is now in force in Pekin and Shan Tung, so that the tsung-li-yamen would naturally confide the message to the war board, now in supreme control, to secure its transmission to Shanghai. The an nounced purpose of the Chinese govern ment to protect the foreign ministers is gratifying to the officials here, for they have all along been more or less doubtful of he authenticity of the several dis patches which have emanated from Shanghai, respecting the relations be tween Prince Ching and the legations. It is said that the nole does not call for answer from the State Department a< this stage, and will not materially affect the military programme laid down by our government. Such forces ag we can land in China will be pushed forward with rapidity to Pekin. The only con sideration that would induce the adminis tration to relax that programme at any .point would be the reopening of communi cation with Minister Conger and his re lease from any sort of duress or restraint. Possibly, now that the tsung-li-yamen is communicating with the outer world. It -will permit the foreign ministers in PeVm. if they are alive, to do the same. Our government probably will sugge#< to the tsung-li-yamen. through Minister Wu. here, that this be done. Much will depend upon the response. Admiral Remey, the commander-in ehief of the United States naval forces on the Asiatic station, having arrived in Chinese waters, is in command over the head of Admiral Kempff, whom he ranks. It is believed that his cablegram this morning relating to the landing of the Ninth Infantry has lost a date line, for it Is not doubted that the troops were landed at Taku instead of at Che Foo, as his mea se ge reads. Admiral Kempff scored another credit through the formal statement by the Chi nese government that the bombardment of the forts at Taku. which was done over his protest, and without his participation, precipitated the crisis at Pekin. Heavy Clothing: for Troops. Quartermaster General Dudington has been making inquiry as to* the character of the weather to be expected in that por tion of China where hostilities are in pro gress with a view to ascertaining the needs of the soldiers in the matter of clothing. Reports show that the climate in ihe fall and winter is even more rigid than that of Northern New York and New England. Consequently, ihe allowance of winter clothing already ordered has been doubled, and the Meade and the Sumner will now take out 6.000 winter outfits. PROSPECT IMPROVED. Snccra nt Bethlehem Indicated Peace Mny Soon Be Had. Pretoria, July 10.—The British success at Bethlehem has considerably improved the prospects for peace, it Is said. The whole of the government of President Sleyn ol the Orange Free State has sur rendered except President Steyn himself. Those officials who are prisoners have been allowed to oommunleate with Presi dent Sleyn for the purpose of attempting lo prove to him the uselessness of a con tinuance of the struggle which can only produced bloodshed without any counter balancing advantages. The collapee cf the forces of Gen. DeWet is expected dally. The Boers here say that the men have taken a solemn oath never to personally surrender, but they are beginning to see the unfairness of sacrificing life lo per sonal wishes. It is expected that when Gen. Botha learns of the defeat of his colleagues he will gladly enter Into con ferences looking to the establishment of peace. The need of more civil administrators is urgent and the necessity for their ap pointment is becoming daily more appar ent. Intelligent administrators, with a knowledge of the people, could undoubt edly greatly aid in the future settlement of difficulties, inasmuch as a frank feeling in favor of submission Is prevalent among the Boers. YVill Be Bloemfontein. Capo Town, July 11.—It Is understood that at the close of the war in South Af rica. Bloemfontein will be the headquar-' ters of the tOmmander-in-chlef, the seat of the South African Court of Appeals, and eventually the federal capital of South Africa. IIEI.D IIP A TRAIN. Ilolthcra Made a Hanl nt *lo,o<X)*on the Illinois Central. Paducah, Ky„ July 11.—The Illinois Central fast train from New Orleans for Chi ago was h Id up and robbed of about $lO 000, two milf s south of Wlckllffe, Ky. T he train was flagged. The fireman was badly beaten, while the express messen ger was driven from h:s car at the point of a ride. The rc libers, six in number, . ut off the e g ne at and • x ress cur and ran a mile and a half' to Fort Jefferson, n ar the Ohio ri\er, and within sight of the Missouri shore. Th re they blew open the <xpr es safe s cu ed all valuables li cen tal. ed and crossed Into Mis ourl. Th y dropped one package containing S7CO on the Kentucky side and another package on the M ?ouri side, both of which wots to und to-day. TOWNE WON’TSTAND 11E WILL WITHDRAW I* FAVOR OF ADL.iI E. STEVENSON. POPULISTS WERE BITTER. THOUGHT DEMOCRATS SHOULD HUE SUPPORTED TOWNE. N< braka Conventions of Three Par ties Held in Lincolu—Business Trn umacted by the Three—Tonne Spoke in Praise of Stevensuu. Note of Dineord Among: Silver Re publicans Over Resolutions Offer ed—Hr ynn on the Platform. Lincoln, Neb., July 11.—The fusion forces of Nebraska, including the Democratic, Populist and Silver Republican parties, hekl their idato conventions here to-day to nominate a full state and electoral ticket. Some bitterness was evident among the Populisrs over the defeat of their vice presidential candidate, Charles A. Towne, in the Democratic national convention, and up to a late hour little had been ac complished, cither by the Conference Com mittee of the three parlies, which was to decide upon apportionment of the offices among th< m, or in the way of other busi ness before the convention. William Jennings Bryan and Charles A. Towne made brief addresses at the Popu list convention, the latter remaining over night in Lincoln in order to do so. The Orguuizatimift. The Populist state convention was called to order by Staie Chairman Edminaton, with over 1.200 delegates present. In his aadress, Chairman Kdmlnston urg \ that the delegates work Jn unity in the \nur es:s of reform forces. His reieien.e 10 yan. “that noble man, the tree man. w,.0 represents ihe Interests of omhion humanity,” was enthuMastically cheered. Senator W. A. Allen wan made tempo rary chairman, and on taking the chair, made a plea for harmony conservat ism. saying there was never a time in ihe history of the country that such n grave situation confronted it. A motion to make the tempo.ary organ zutiou permanent was carried. After the announcement of the Commit tee on Platform and Rules and Order of Business, the six congressional di t.lcia lected members of the Commute on Con ference with o and Silver Republicans. The convention then took a m ess until 8 p. m„ pending the report of ihe committees. Chairman Hall of tha State Central Committee called the Democratic State Convention to order ami introduced a* temporary chairman T. J. Doyle of Lln eolh. Chairman Doyle made an address of considerable length. His Incidental reference <o W. J. Bryan brought out hearty applause. Following the appointment of a com mittee on credentials, W. D. Oldham of Lincoln and R. S. Bibb of Beatrice ad dressed the convention. Mr. Bibb four years ago repudiated the free silver plank of the Democratic National Convention and supported Mr. McKinley. His speech served to announce his reconversion to the principles of democracy. The con vention then took a recess until 8 o’clock. The Free Sliver Republicans organized by electing George Hibner of Lincoln tem porary, and then permanent, chairman, and after appointing a committee on con ference, took a recess. The Democrats, on reassembling, adopt ed the report of the Credentials Commlt mittee and the temporary organization was made permanent. The Committee on resolutions then reported the platform. It reafllyms the declaration of the National Convention at Kansas City; commends fu sion in the election of United States sena tors, members of Congress and state offi cers, and pledges the nominees of the con vention to an economical administration of state affairs. Discord Among Republicans. The first note of discord among the Sil ver Republicans came when Delegate Ransom offered a set of resolutions ap proving the reported withdrawal of Charles A- Town*, as a candidate for Vice President in favor of Adlal E. Stevenson. Protests came from all over the hall, and the resolutions were with drawn Mr. Towne, who was pres-nt, in a short speech, practically announced his intention to withdraw, but added thai he wcuid take as active a part in the cam i atgn and work as hard for the success of the ticket as If he wrre a candidate. The resolutions, as finally adopted. In dorse the Kansas City Sliver Renublloan platform, and recite that In accordance with the action laken at that convention, the Free Silver Republican party of Ne braska pledges Its support to W. J. Bry an and Adlal E. Stevenson for President and Vice President. None of the committees was ready to report when the Populist Convention re assembled, and ihe seh ction of the State Cen ra! Committee was taken up. The convention then listened <o speeches until 10 p. m., when the report of the Committee on Rules and Order of Busi ness was presented and adopted. Charles A. Towne was introduced amid tremen dous cheering. Mr. Towne addressed the convention for about ten minutes, con cluding with an eloquent tribute to Adlal E. Stevenson. nrymi Unite a Speech. Just as he concluded W. J. Bryan en tered the building, and for two minutes the convention was wild with enthusiasm. When the delegates quieted down Mr. Bryan said, in part: “I believe In this campaign we have better reason to appeal o the people of this state than in any other previous campaign in which we have engaged. If you will take the platforms adopted by the parties, you will find that the Re publican platform has nothing In it which appeals to the people of a great agricul tural state like Nebraska. Look that plat form through and you will not find any thing that reflects the Interests or aspira tions of the people of Ihe state. "A ds'lnguished representative of Ne braska said a short t me before the Re publican National Convention of 1896 that Nebraska would give 23,000 Republican majority, no matter what the platform was. I say that Nrbra ka will give more than 25,000 against the R-publican party t> Is year because of the platform that hai been adopt-d by the Democratic party. There is no question about tho position of the Democr tic pa ty of this sta r. Read the p atform acopt and at Kansas C.ty and you will find that the Demo cracy of Nebraska is In exact accord with the Democracy cf ihe Union, as that Demccr*cy Is a t forth in the magnlfim nt platform adopted at Kansas City, and el h the principles there enuncia ed we can go forth and make a courageous fight” U am confident that the Democrats and Populists nnd Silver Republicans of this state will place their devotion of prin ciple above any ambition for office, that before morning they will agree upon a ticket that will be satisfactory to those who m.Hke the tight this fall. “It has required charity and liberality and conscience for us to keep the three reform parties working together, but if it has been necessary, we have always found a sufficient quantity of these virtues to enable us to get along, and I th.nk this state has set an example to the otr.er states of the Union in the unifying of ihe reform forces against the common enemy. “The platform adopted at Kansas City has declared one issue more important than any other in this campaign. I want you to ro hack home nnd present these issues to the people, and to call their at tention to the fact that if this flat ion once denies the doctrine that it rests for its au thority ujx>n the consent of the governed, then there is nothing but force Cor it to rest upon, and if there be any who are willing io risk a government resting upon brute force, let it be known in this state that an overwhelming majority of the people prefer to b.tne their government upon the only solid foundation, the con sent of the governed. I have such faith in the intelligence and jwit riot ism of the people of this state that I believe Wh*.n these issues ore presentd to them and th*?y come face to face with iho questions Upon which this campaign is to turn, we will find they will come to the support of those doctrines set forth at Kansas City.” Mr. Bryan also spoke before the Popu list and Free Sllvt r Republican conven tions, the sentiment being of much the same tenor. Charles A. Towne, In his address to the DemoiTatis. made his statement even more positive than to the Silver Republicans, that ho would withdraw* from the ticket. It was after midnight when the confer ence committees of the three parties made their first report to the conventions on tho apportionment of the state offices. The re -1" it w is taken up for discussion in the convention. SMITH ON THE SITUATION, l*ot miiftter General Declared He Liked lloth Conventions. Canton, 0., July 11. “You can say that we of the East are pleased with both con ventlona,” said Postmaster General Smith, when asked to say something on the po litical situation. “Along what lines do you expect the campaign to be fought?” “I think the contest will settle down to virtually two Issues. One of these, prob ably the chief one, will he the currency question. The Democratic convention has made it so. They refused to accept the verdict of four years ago. They have proclaimed their stand for sliver, and the battle of four years ago on that queetloh will have to be fought over. There is no such issue as imperialism. That is a fiction. There can be no imper ialism in a free country. But the ques tion of upholding and strengthening the government in dealing with the issues growing out of the war and In adminis tering the new people brought under onr care and protection is an important issue and will figure conspicuously in the cam paign.” HAVE l.pi'T LINCOLN. Stevenson Gone to Minnetonka and Town* Gone Home. Lincoln, Neb., July 11.—Adlal E. Steven son, Democratic candidate for Vice Pres ident, left Lincoln to-day for Lake Min netonka, Minn, where his family is stop ping. He probably will remain there for a few days and then go to his home at Bloomington, 111., where he expects to re main until formally notified of his nom ination. Charles A. Towne also left this after noon for Ills home. SAALE H AS FLOATED. Twenty-live Bodies Were Recovered From Her Yesterday. New York, July 11.—Twenty-four bodies were recovered from the hold of the burned steamship Saole to-day, - which makes the number of dead taken from this ship alone sixty, and the total dead re covered 174. Most of the bodies were so badly burned or mutilated that rec ognition was impossible, but several were identified by Inlllals or names on articles taken from parts of clothing that some times remained. All of them appeared to be of workmen in the holds of the steam ship. Great pumps were worked in the 9!aale to-day, and by 2:20 o'clock this afternoon the vessel was floated. The ship was In nine or ten feet of mud, and when she finally freed herself from this bed she seemed to Jump fully two feet out of water. Tugs underlook to swing the stern of tho Saale around toward the middle of the hay. A mud bank on her starboard side resisted, and after art hour's tugging the attempt was abandoned. The ship probably will have to be towed out back ward over the course she came in. WANTS IT IN THE EAST. Mock Says Rrjsn Shout.l Not Be Notified In the West. Buffalo, N. Y., July 11.—National Com mitteeman Norman E. Mack said to-day: "Unless Mr. Bryan desires the notifica tion made In a Western city, I should prefer that It be made In someone of the large cities of one of the Middle States. Naturally, I favor New York city, because of its importance as a political and commercial center. New York state will probably go into the Democratic col umn nt the coming election, and Demo crats in this section of the country would like to have the honor of having Mr. Bryan notified In the East, especially as the West has had the convention which nominated him. Hoosevelt's Committee. New York, July 11.—The committee ap pointed to notify Gov. Roosevelt of his nomination to the vice presidency held an Informal meeting to-night In this city. Only sixteen of the forty-five members of the committee were present, and roll call was deferred until to morrow, when the committee Is to report on the train to Oyster Bay, which will leave at 10:10 o’clock. Furlonghn Suspended. London, July 11.—There Is considerable comment here, owing to an admiralty or der suspending the granting of furloughs to the crews of the ships belonging to the channel and reserve squadrons. The order Is reported to be connected with -ue maneuvers of the French in the channel. Sncceeds Von Ketteler. Berlin, Juiy 11.—Dr. Mumm von Bchwar zensteln, the envoy extraordinary of Ger many to the grand-duchy of Luxemburg, has been appointed German minister to China, in succession to the late Baron von Ketteler. DAILY. $8 A YEAR. 5 CENTS A COPY. WEEKLY 2-TIMEB-A-WEEK.iI A YEAR PUT IN A BUSY DAY. EDUCATORS HELD M \NY MEETINGS IN CHARLESTON. CROWD HEARD WASHINGTON. COLORED TEACHER SPOKE O* BOTH RACES 11% THE SOI Til. Presidency of the A,orlntlon Will Be Deeiflecl To-.iay—A Fullfornlnn nn.l n \,w Jer.ey Man Are Men tioned—CTnelnnatl and Detroit Still Keen After tlie Next Conven tion— tinny Ed ueationn I Paper. Were Head. Charleston. S. C, July 11.—The members of the National Educational Association put in a busy day, txvo sessions of the general organization and many meetings of tho departments taking up their time. Boolter T. Washington, the negro .edu cator, drew the largest crowd of the con vention at the Auditorium to-night, speak ing on the advancement of the negro along educational lines. The Nominating Committee will meet at noon to-morrow and decide upon a can didate for president. California is ex pected to present ihe name of Prof. Fo shay of Los Angeles, bul the senllment of many of the delegates is that the honor should go East. Prof. J. M. Green of Trenton, N. J., has many friends, and al though he is not pressing his candidacy, tho chair in likely to go to the New Jersey man. Prof. Parker of Chicago will probably be made a vice president, f Incinnatl and Detroit are claiming the next convention. The matter will be considered to-morrow by the board of di rectors. St. Louis lias put in a bid for the convention in 183, the year of its ex position. The delegates are Improving their odd hours by visiting the numerous Island re sorts and the many historic places around Cliarlesion. The attendance at the morning session was net latg. The topic up for dis us sion w as "7 h. Contributions of Re ig ous Organizations to the Cause of Educa ton." P:celd nt Conon ann> u ced that as It was Inn ossih’e '0 hav ..II •ie n otnira l iouo 'ake ) art. he hod ask ’d the Ca iiolic, Baptist und Methodist churches to par ti pa' e Re . H M. D Bos gnra 1 ecr iary of the Epwor'lh L aptie, S ut , was ui able to he pes nt -nd Pres dnt ■ so t H. Cos per of Bayl r l I ■ r I y Waco, T x., pt ke or the lap Ist.-. Mr i tooper **v an Ala Io at tsl.ry of t e Baptist ‘ Lurch v hlch was f ilowed by a recital of It* part In American clue 1 in. tap at Cl utch \ir. cooper raid, a ood at all tlm a for fre and mo t redgiou wor ship fre dhm of speech and tie dom of the p fives. Dr. Conrte B. Pallen of St. Louis spoke for the Catholic Church. Dr. Pallen, In the course of a scholarly nddress. said he would fi|nd It Impossible to crowd the educational history of two thousand years Into the short time allotted him. He sketched ''education” at the dawn of his tory, and coming rapidly to the pres ent day, told of the establishment of home schools in the new country, which were later superseded by the church school, which Is In vogue to-day. Booker Washington Spoke. At he night session Prof. Booker T. Washington, president of the Normal and Industrial Institute of Tuskegee, Ala., delivered an address. He said in pari: "In the South both races have had to contend with prob'ems and difficulties such as no other people have had to meet. When we disarm ourselves 6f passions nnd prejudices we must acknowledge that the South owes much to the negro. The negro owes much to the South. The black man Is bound to the history, the customs, the people of Ihe South, by ties which few can understand and appreci ate. Here It was that we came three cen turies ago In our heathenism: here we were taught the religion of Christ, hers we came without a Xinguagc, here we were taught the Anglo-Saxon tongue, here we came untrained hands, here we were taught Industry and thrift. "My race has a further right to love and cherish the land of the South. In a large degree It has been our brawn and muacie that have cleared the forests, opened the mines, built the railroads, and grown the rice, cotton and sugar that have enabled the South to become great and powerful. Here side by side, the two races have been placed in the providence of God, and here In my opinion they will remain. "In order that the two races may ilve here In peace and prosperity, one of two things should always be kept in mind. The while man should always remember that he owes a peculiar and sacred duty to the negro—that the negro has a claim up on the conscience, sympathy and generos ity of the Anglo-Saxon that no other race can have. In all discussion and legislation bearing upon the presence of the negro In America, we should not forget that we are dealing with people that were not only forced to come here against their will, but in the face of most earnest pro test. But in spite of this the black man has earned his right to the title of an American citizen by obedience to law, by patriotism, by fidelity, and by the millions of money which his strong arm and will ing hands have added to the wealth of this country. "Mo-e-and more I hope the white peo ple of this country will learn to measure the worth of the negro by the best types of the race, and not by the worst. In a larger degree we should judge by those in the school room, not by those in the penitentiary', by those In the shop and field, not by those in idleness In the streets; by those who have bought homes and are taxpayers, not by those in dens of crime and misery: by those who have learned the laws of health and are living, not by those who have broken health and are dying. "Keep the searchlight constantly fo cused upon the weaker elements of any race and who among them will stand the test that indicates success. You judge the English by Gladstone, the Ger mans by Bismarck, the French by Lou bet—by those who have succeeded, not by those who have failed and are In the gutter. "The real worth of a race like an Indi vidual Is tested by the fact whether or not It is able to make itself of such value to the community 1n the activities of hand, head and hears that the presence of the race is indispensable. It should be the high ambition of every negro to make him self not a burden but a helper, not a re ceiver but ■ giver, not a destroyer but a producer. With the prodigious industrial development of the South the negro has a golden opportunity. In every comer of the South let It be the aim to glva the 4Continu4 on Third Pag*