Indianapolis Journal, Volume 50, Number 277, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 October 1900 — Page 1

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FIGHT AT HAN

SIX THOUSAND KISMANS CONFRONT a high Chinese army. The Force Already Han Had a Severe Crush it I tli n Large Army of Boxers .car Old Niu-Chuang. AMERICA IS LEADING THE WAY GEI13IANY PREPARES TO OFFER some snw rnorosALs. It fa Relieved They Will De .More In Accord irlth the Doctrine Promulgated ly Secretary Hay. RECEIPT OF THE TRENCH NOTE ITS TEXT SENT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR III CONSIDERATION. Notice of Withdrawal Given by Chaffee and Russian Chief to Von Waldersee other Movements. ST. PETERSBURG, Oct 3. The Russian general staff has received a dispatch dealing" with the operations near, old Niu-Chwang, which says Gen. Fleischer's division of 6,000 men, with artillery, engaged the Chinese on a vast plain covered with high grass. The Russians lost two officers killed and eighteen men wounded. Col. Artamauoff, while reconnoitering with two squadrons of cavalry, came into touch with 14,000 disciplined Chinese. These General Fleischer is expected to engage. American Diplomacy Wins. Eptcial to tb Indianapolis Journal. , -. WASHINGTON. Oct. 3. The wisdom of the attitude assumed by this government toward China receives additional confirmation from the fact that the German gov ernment has Indicated It "will submit a new general proposition In regard to the settlement of the Chinese trouble. It is understood that this proposal will take the place of Von Buelow's intent to make the rmnlshment of the -ringleaders-of-the antiforeign element a condition precedent to the beginning of treaty conditions. If Germany moderates its proposals It will show a gratifying- desire to preserve harmony among the rowers, and thus assure concerted action by them In settling China's future. This will be all the more gratifying because a modification of Von Bulows original proposition cannct but be attended with some measure of chigrln. Just what Germany will propose is not generally known, and may not be for some days. The French note, proposing the future prohibition of Imports of firearms and ammunition into China, the razing of the fortifications between Peking and the sea. and the maintenance of legation guards has been officially communicated to the Btate Department and transmitted by Secretary Hay to President McKinley, at Can ton, for his consideration and action. Since the return of Secretary Hay he has had several conferences with Baron Epeck Von Sternberg, the German charge d'affaires, which have been of such character as to show that the two governments are now proceeding" toward a common end for the solution of the entire difficulty. The Berlin government received, several days ago, the Sheng dispatch giving the Chinese edict commanding the punishment of Prince Tuan and his associates. This was accepted in the highest German quar ters as a sure evidence that China was dis posed now to deal with the responsible parties as their offenses deserved, making a peaceful solution of the problem possible. Altogether the outlook is more satisfactory than at any time heretofore, not only for concurrent action by the powers, but also for a comprehensive settlement of the en tire Chinese question. It Is expected, however, that the atten tion cf this government will be turned Within the next few days to some entirely new phases .brought up by the French noto to the powers. In this regard there Is reason to believe that some of the continental powers do not view all of the French proposals with favor. So far as this gov ernment Is concerned, however, there Is no reason to believe the French proposi tlons will meet with disfavor. MeanUme plans are under consideration fcy which the powers will see that China carries out her purposes of punishing the trullty parties. It is felt to be proper that the punishment shall be carried out In such public manner, and with the knowledge of the foreign ministers and in their presence so that there can be no question of the completeness of China's reparation. Objections to Jnnjr La. WASHINGTON, Oct. 3. The State De partment has been making some inquiries as 'to the extent to which Jung Lu. one of 'the peace negotiators appointed by the Emperor, participated in the Boxer troubles. It is believed these Inquiries have at least developed something unfavor cble to the acceptance of Jung Lu, whose tendencies have been anti-foreign, as a satisfactory person with whom to conduct negotiations. A rather guarded statement is made mat tnis government "has not formally objected" to Jung Lu appoint jnrai, cawu me iiucrence 10 De drawn iuik no i;jticicuvc . a g 4 w l ; i mm Oeing SO honored. Morrison Important Folnt. LONDON, Oct. 4. -Dr. Morrison, wirin to the Times from Peking, under date c Oept. 26. says: "If the negotiation for the settlement are carried on at Tien-Tsln. .1 Hung Chang, being the viceroy reside . a w . V, - I . i . i nt wie-, .ajjnii vr a plenipotentiary unless Cm foreign ministers are prepared to ap-

pear before him as suppliants for peace and not as dictators, for thus their action would be interpreted throughout the empire." r.KHMAXS EXCITE IMtKST.

Their Policy Inimical to the Success of Pence "Negotiations. Copyright, 1A by the Associated Press. PEKING. Sept. 27. via Shanghai. Oct. 3. Prince Chlng ha? been informed of the issuance of an Imperial edict naming Liu Kun Yl. viceroy of Nanking, and Chang Chi Tung, viceroy at Hangkow, as assistant commissioners to negotiate terms of reace. Doth the assistant commissioners are members of the progressive faction. The Italian marines are being withdrawn. Some concern Is expressed regarding the action of the Germans, who are bringing a large force, who are expected to embark upon a campaign of revenge, which. It is predicted, will seriously delay the establishment of peace. After the return of the German expedi tion to the southward yesterday, a small Japanese force left Huang-Tsun for TsingYang. where tho Boxers are supposed to be congregating. The Russians remaining in Peking are two battalions of Infantry and a battery or artillery, colonel TrotiakonT commanding. They will hold the Eummer palace and the Machlapo Railway terminus. British Cruisers Sail Hastily. WEI-HAI-WEI. Oct. 3. The British flrstclass cruiser Terrible and the British second-class cruiser Arethusa, with the trans ports having on board the Third Brigade of British Indian troops, started for Taku to-day, at short notice. OFFICIAL NOTICE. Chaffee and Russian Chief Wlthdrarr from Waldersee's Command. TIEN-TSIN, Sept. 30, via Shanghai, Oct. 3. The American forces will not participate in the Shan-Hai-Kuan expedition. The order sending a detachment of United States marines with the allied forces has been revoked. The allies don't expect any cpposltion, as they have been advised that the authorities of Shan-Hal-Kuan have been instructed to capitulate. General Chaffco and the commander of the Russian troops have formally notified Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee of the withdrawal of the American and Russian troops respectively. The United States marines will proceed to Cavlte. The movement of Indian troops will begin in ten days. The British and Germans continue pending troops to Peking. There are renewed preparations for an expedition In force against Pao-Tlng-Pu. The troops probably will leave in a fortnlght. and columns from Peking will co(CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE.) FIGURES FOR ARKANSAS CENSUS RETURNS SHOW A VERY SLOW HATE OF GROWTH. Gain Is Only 16.25 Per Cent, for the Decade Dally Statement of the Treasury's Condition. - WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-The Census Bureau to-day published the returns for the State of Arkansas, giving the population by counties, townships and all Incorporated towns. The population of the State in 1300 is 1,311,564. as against 1.128.179 in 1S90. representing an increase since 1S90 of 1S3.3S5, or 16.23 per cent. This rate of Increase Is only about two-fifths of that of the decade from 1SS0 to 1S0O, when it was 49153 per cent., and less than one-fourth of that for the decade from 1870 to 1SS0, when It was 63.63 per cent. From 1S60 to 1870 there was an increase of only 11.26 per cent., but prior to 1860 the population more than doubled itself during each decade, and for the decade from 1S30 to 1S40 showed an increase of 221.09 per cent. The population of Arkansas in 1900 is more than ninety times as large as the population given for 1S20, the first census taken after its organization as a Territory in 1819. The total land surface of Arkansas Is approximately 53,043 square miles, the average number of persons to a square mile at the census of ISM and 1900 being as follows: 1890, 21.27; 1900, 24.73. XXX' To-day's statement of the treasury balances in the general fund, exclusive of the J150.000.00O gold reserve In the division t of redemption, shows: Available cash balance, $136,963,654; gold, $S3,S7?,230. XXX Rural free delivery service has been ordered established In Indiana Oct. 15, as follows: Fremont, Steuben county, length of route twenty-seven miles, area covered forty-seven square miles, population served 702, carrier J. A. Devler; Greentown, Howard, length twenty-six miles, area fortyeight square miles, population 1,494, carrier R. W. Covalt; Martinsville, Morgan, ose carrier, length twenty-five miles, area thirty-four square miles, population 522, carrier A, M. Gurley; postofflee at Chetwynd, Morgan, to be discontinued; Sharpsvllle, Tipton, length twenty-nine miles, area forty-two square miles, population 1.123, carrier C. C. Spau'ding; postofflce at Croomsvlllo will be discontinued and Normanda and Wiles will be supplied by rural carrier; Russlaville, Howard, length twentynine miles, area forty-eight square miles, population 1.472. carrier H. If. Sherwin. EIRE LOSS OF $300,000. Conflagration Wipes Oat n Sunare at Williamsport Several Injured. WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.. Oct. 3. This city experienced the most disastrous fire In Its history early to-day. The big fourfelory shoe factory of J. E. Dayton & Co., occupying almost an entire square, with its Cleat stock of finished shoes and raw material, was entirely destroyed. Other occupants of the building who suffered total losses were the Royal Braid Company and L. E. Whlteman fc Co., bookbinders. The loss U 00.000, of which $250.OW falls on Dayton & Co. The propertywas only partly insured. Several firemen were hurt by the falling of a portion of the building. Among them were: John Condon, seriously Injured; Randall Allison, seriously inj.red: Powell Breon. ankle sprained; Joseph H. Hill, bad tcalp wounds; Henry E. Page, arm badlyInjured. To Stop Rate-Cutting. PITTSBURG. Pa., Oct. 3.-An organization to be known as the Glass Chimney Association has been formed by the largest producers and general officers and board here. It is expected to induce all of the chimney makers to become members, agree to sell only at association prices, and stop the cutting of ratet, which is said to have been quite heavy and disastrous recently.

STILL IN LIE

MINERS HOLDING TIRM FOR STILL FURTHER CONCESSIONS. Feeling Is Orowliifr, However, that Break In the Hanks Is Liable to Come at Any Time. RUMOR ABOUT A SETTLEMENT IT CALSE5 MITCHELL, TO ISSUE AXOTHER PROCLAMATION. He Urges the Strikers to Hold Fast, and Says He Will Call a Convention at the Proper Time. RELIEF MEASURES CONSIDERED ATTEMPT TO BLOW IP A JII.NER'S CABIN AT 1IAZLETOX More Notices Posted by the Operators at Shenandoah Warning Not to Heed Pat tP Beside Them. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 3.-There were no developments of special importance to-day in the miners' strike. An interesting feature was the Reading Company's notice to its employes that, In addition to its offer of a 10 pet cent, increase, It was willing to enter into arbitration with them relative to any grievances they may have. None of the strikers, however, has yet indicated an' intention to return to work. Affairs were extremely quiet to-day throughout the anthracite region. General Gobin, in command of the state troops recently sent to Schuylkill county on request from the sheriff, to-day directed another of the regiments to return home to-morrow. One regiment left on Monday. There now remains but one regiment, a battery of artillery and a company of mounted troops. A rumor gained wide circulation to-day that President Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers, had been in conference with the presidents of the coal-carrying railroads, and agreed on a settlement of the strike. When Informed of the rumor Mr. Mitchell promptly denied it, and said he had not been in conference with either railroad officials or coal operators. He also issued a notice to the miners that the report that an agreement to end the strike had been reached was untrue. He further notified them that there would be no settlement of the strike until the miners themselves In convention decided to go back to work. A secret conference of the leading officials of the m'ners' organization was held Bt HMi ton. At Its conclusion President Mitchell said tho question of calling a joint convention had not been considered. He added that out of 142,000 mine workers only about 6,000 are at work, and these, he said, would be out in a short time. The time limit of the Lackawanna Company's offer of increased wages will expire to-morrow, but strikers generally express their determination to pay no heed to the offer. Arbitration Offer Caused Joy. SHAMOKIN, Pa., Oct. 3. The reception, ot the Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company's offer to arbitrate was received here to-day with many expressions of delight. The men felt that they have won the fight, but will not attempt to negotiate with the company until they ask instructions of President Mitchell. Everything was quiet in this section to-day. . . NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS. Strikers Holding Their Own and Ignoring the Posted Notices. HAZLETON, Pa., Oct. 3. Another day has come and gone without developing anything new in the strike pf the a'nthraclte coal miners of Pennsylvania. Al though most of the big companies have offered the mine workers 10 per cent, net Increase in wages, not a move has been made by any of the strikers towards a resumption of work. The way the men have tSius far stood together without showing any weakntss In any part of the ranks Is considered remarkable by many persons in this region. That a break will come sooner or later, however, is believed by many to be certain. It is pointed out that as tho strikers' funds grow smaller their hope will become fainter and they will then accept the 10 per cent, offered by the companies. But against this argument is that of the labor leaders, who stoutly maintain, as they did before the increase was oflercd, that the mea will stand fast, like so many rocks, against what they term any unsatisfactory concession on the part of operators. Though President Mitchell and his colleagues say they are sanguine of their ability to keep the almost general tie-up in force until the operators further recede from their position, they are not losing an opportunity to keep the men from telng influenced into resuming work bv rumors of settlement, agreements, etc. To-day President Mitchell was Informed ot the wide circulation of a story to the effect that he had reached an agreement with the presidents of the coal-mlnlng and coal-carrying railroads, and after verbally denying the report he issued the following: "To the Miners and Mine Workers of the Anthracite Region: "We have just been informed that the report has been circulated at Ashland to the effect that in a conference in New York, this morning, between the coal presidents and myself, an agreement was reached which will end the strike. "I desire to notify all mine workers that the report is incorrect, and that I have not been in conference with the presidents of the coal companies and have made no agreement with them. I wish to reiterate what I said several days ago. that there would be no settlement of the strike until a convention of the anthracite miners is held. You are further requested to pay no attention to statements of this kind, and to continue the strike until such conces sions are made by the operators as -will Justify us In calling a general convention. when you will be regularly notified of the date and place in which the convention will be held." The Injunction In the above address to the miner "to continue the strike until tuch concessions are made by the operators

as will justify us in calling a general convention," is regarded as rather significant, and as an indication that the struggle will not be a short one, If the vast number of idle men can be kept under control by their leaders. There are, however, those who believe that some sort of a settlement is near at hand, but there is nothing on the surface on which such a belief can be based. President Mitchell and the members of the national executive board are credited with knowing a great deal more about the Intention of the operators than they care to reveal, and that they are simply waiting for them to again make a move.

The strike situation In the Lehigh valley. as far as the number of men on strike is concerned, remains the same. One hundred strikers marched from Millersville to tattlmer, and about twenty-five tramped to Cranberry from Crystal Ridge, for the purpose of inducing the mine workers at those places to quit, but they met with little success. The question of relief is now receiving serious consideration by the United Mine Workers officials. W. B. Falrlcy, of Alabama, George Purcell, of Indiana. Fred Dilcher, of Ohio, and Benjamin James, of Pennsylvania, members of the executive board, held a private conference at noon to-day. Tho questions which were under discussion have not yet been made known, but it is believed they relate to relief measures. Contrary to the general Impression, the striking mine workers will not be given cash in the way of relief, but will be provided by the union with provisions and clothing for every member of each family needing assistance. It isj believed the plans adopted will provide for the establishment of supply depots in each mining town, in charge of the local union officials, where the needy men can be rrovlded for on application. An attempt was made at 2 o'clock this morning to blow up with dynamite the house occupied by Michael Zullck. a mine (CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE.) NAILS A LIE BARD GOV. ROOSEVELT DENIES A STATEMENT PUT OUT II V POPULISTS. He Speaks at Many Towns In Nebraska and South Dakota to Enthusiastic Crowds of People. MR. WELLINGTON AT LINCOLN SAYS HE STILL IS A REPUBLICAN ON ALL BUT IMPERIALISM. i ) The Election In Georgia Intemperate Dickie Speech Gen. Harrison to Speak in Indiana DEADWOOD, S. D., Oct. 3. Governor Roosevelt and Senator Dolliver, of Iowa, fTKlslld their däy sVork of speechmaking here to-night. The reception of Governor Roosevelt and the demonstration In Deadwood as the carriages passed through the streets was very cordial. Before speaking in this city the Governor addressed a large crowd at Lead, S. D., near here. For the second time, to-day, he took occasion to deny emphatically the story published about a speech said to have been made by him at the auditorium about the Pullman riot. Governor Roosevelt said the whole story was a He manufactured by those who knew it was a lie, for liars to circulate. "We believe you, Teddy," was the cry irom the audience. After Governor Roosevelt's speech at the opera house he was followed by Senator Dolliver. Governor Roosevelt make a short speech et the opera house at Deadwood, which could not hold a fraction of the peple who wished to get in. After the speaking the Governor was made the recipient of an elegant bridle by the citizens of Sturgls, Meade county, 150 strong, who had traveled fourteen miles to attend the night meeting. At midnight the train pulled out for Omaha. The first speech of the day was at Crawford, Neb., where Governor Roosevelt said: "Mr. Bryan has said again and again that if the Republican party under McKinley came Into power, you would see the prices of ranch and farm products go down; that you would see savings banks deposits go down, mortgages go up and wage workers stand idle. Those were the prophecies four years ago. The fulfillment has been that here In your own State your mortgages have decreased 40 per cent.; your savings bank deposits have increased 23 per cent.; the wage workers have had about 60 per cent, greater opportunity to work, the price of farm products has gone up from 13 to 60 per cent. Out here where you raise cattle, not only the amount of cattle, but the value of them have Increased anywhere from 40 to 60 per cent. Now, under our free government it is our inalienable right to make fools of ourselves if we wish, and if. you want to go back to the old conditions that is your right, you can go." At Chedron. State Senator Van Dusen, of South Dakota, presented to the Governor a set of spurs of the cowboy type. Governor Roosevelt responded briefly, expressing his thanks for the presentation. In the course of his speech he said: "I want to do something that I have not done in this campaign before now and that is to answer one of the lies circulated in reference to me. I have not hitherto thought it worth while, but I have read a telegram from Captain Allen G. Fisher stating that the Populists have convinced labor organizations that Roosevelt said in the Auditorium after the Pullman strike, that 'any man who engages in a strike, or any man who goes where a strike is on, should be shot.' Captain Fisher states that some credence has been given that statement and I therefore want to answer it. Yet it is almost irritating to have to stop to answer such a statement, for I should suppose any one of common intelli gence would know that I not only never made such a statement but that I am incapable of making It. At that time, I never spoke In the Auditorium to begin with, and I never said anything out of which could have been constructed any such statement. It is not only a lie, but it was made up by people who knew it was a He. to be circulated by others who also knew it to be a He." This explanation of Captain Fisher's telegram was received with general cheering. At Broken Bow the Governor, Senator Dolliver and Candidate for Governor Diet (CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE.)

BIG RECEPTION

TO SENATOR FAIRBANKS AT A BIG MEETING AT II ED KEY Financial Issue, War Policy and Bryan's Intimate Relations with Imperialism All Discassetl C. N. POLLARD FOR M'KINLEY FORMER DE3IOCnATlC JUDGE ON HOWARD COUNTY CIRCUIT. He Says the Issue Is BryanUm, Which Mast Be Crushed to Maintain This Couutry's Honor. GEN. WALLACE'S STATEMENT HE TELLS IIIS TOWNSMEN HE IS WORKING FOR M'KINLEY. Refutes Statement that He Is Not Supporting the President Speecli by Mount Other Meetings. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. PORTLAND, Ind., Oct. 3.--A Republican meeting of the rousing kind, which awoke enthusiasm and will be productive of much good in the campaign, was held at Redkey to-night. It was largely attended by residents of that city, from this and other places, as well as from the surrounding country. Considerable preparation was made for Senator Charles W. Fairbanks, Indiana's senior United States senator, who was the central figure of the occasion, and delighted and held his large audience with close attention throughout the entire length of his speech. Senator Fairbanks took up the trend of events as they have occurred during the present administration and commented upon them In a way that could not be misunderstood. Senator Fairbanks took up the money issue, the war policy, giving some Information as to the progress being made by the President toward securing peace when the Maine went down; the battle of San Juan hill, out of which Theodore Roosevelt came famous; Mr. Bryan's connection with the ratification of the treaty with Spain; following with a complete exposition of the Imperialism fallacy as it has been quoted relative to Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines. Taking up the financial Issue, Senator Fairbanks said: "The Republican party was. pledged to the maintenance of the gold standard, and true to Its pledge It enacted a gold standard law. This was against the opposition of the forces represented by Mr. Bryan. We have more money and better money to-day than we ever had In the history of the Republic. "My countrymen, are you interested In the maintenance of the gold standard? Does the currency question Interest you? It is not a question which appeals to the enthusiasm of the people, but it is one which seriously affects every citizen more immediately than any other question before the American people. "Would tbe free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 Injure us? Is it possible to secure the current circulation of gold and silver at the ratio of 16 to I? No, it is not. In 1?J2 was passed the first coinage law, at the ratio of 15 to 1. It was selected by Thomas Jefferson, one of the majestic figures in American history', and by Alexander Hamilton, one of the greatest of the financial geniuses. They wanted to secure the concurrent circulation of silver and gold, so they went into the markets there to ascertain what the ratio was between the two metals. Back of them lay centuries cf experience. "Secretary Gage, one of the ablest financiers of the treasury we have had since the days of Alexander Hamilton, has well pointed out to the American people the perils to our interest that would follow the election of Mr. Bryan and the appointment of a Populist as secretary of the treasury of the United States. ONE WAY TO SAFETY. "There Is one way I have thought of to obviate all of this, and that Is to elect a gold standard administration, friendly to the execution of the law as it now stands." Mr. Fairbanks then turned his attention to the party's war policy, and In this connection said: "Soon after the administration came into power we were confronted with a question that gave us little concern in' 1896. A cloud gathered in the southern horizon. For many years Spanish rule in Cuba had been tyrannical and brutal. Cubans caught the spirit of liberty as they looked across upon the shores of the great Republic and desired to be free. The President of the United States negotiated to the end that war might cease and the independence of Cuba be secured. While he was negotiating, a resolution passed ths Senate recognizing the belligerency of Cuba. It was opposed by the President, and failed to pass the House. The President desired a more positive and effective policy. He tendered the good offices of the United States to Spain, negotiated for peace and independence. While this was going on he was being criticised by those in opposition. They challenged his humanity, they challenged his patriotism. "The President was making much headway toward a peaceful solution of the problem in Cuba, when happened that masterful tragedy in the harbor of Havana. A wave of vengeance swept across the country. The President began to preparo for war, while still negotiating further in the hope of a peaceful settlement. "The President asked for an appropriation of fifty millions of dollars to prepare for national defense. The committee having the bill in charge reported it, ü was In due course of time laid before the Senate, and then a scene was witnessed that can never fade from the memory of those who witnessed It. Every seat was occupied but one. and the occupant of that was on his deathbed. 'Aye, resounded until the last name was called, the vote lor the appropriation being unanimous. THE PRESIDENT IN WAR. "Congress declared for war, and when it did. how splendidly the President drew the sword and struck down Spanish power. A brief order was Issued, yet it changed the destiny of a nation. It was rent across the seas. That order was to find the Span

ish fleet and destroy it. It went into the right hands, into those of an officer who rightly lnterpreted it. and in one brief hour George Dewey stood one of the greatest naval heroes in all history. "Then came the charge up San Jaun hill, and out of the fire and flame of that battle was born our candidate for Vice President of the United States. Then came the battle of Santiago, second only to Manila bay, and then came Spain's suit for peace." 1 Continuing his speech. Senator Fairbanks said of the ratification of the treaty with Spain; and the rart Mr. Bryan played In It: "The debate against the ratification of the treaty was protracted. The charge was made by the opponents of the treaty that is was without constitutional warrant, and that there had not been secured the consent of the Filipinos. It seemed for a time that the treaty would be rejected. When the hour for ratification -vas at hand did Mr. Bryan come down to Washington to oppose the treaty? No, to secure its ratification. The treaty was ratified by one majority. The treaty was ratified by the potential assistance of William J. Bryan. Senator Hoar, who was strongly opposed to ratification, says that before Mr. Bryan came to Washington, seventeen Democratic voters were opposed to It, but when the final vote was taken the entire seventeen, except four or five, were recorded In its favor." He then quoted the utterance of Mr. Bryan, at Indianapolis. regarding Imperialism, and said: "Was there ever an utterance more monstrous than this? Upon his own confession he ratified a treaty that bore In its breast, in its very heart, the seeds of imperialism, in order to present the issue of imperialism to the American people. Remember, the treaty was ratified by one vote, and a word from Mr. Bryan and it was rejected. I have come to address you as Republicans. We must reason together and determine these great questions, not In passion and in prejudice, for neither passion nor prejudice has a rightful place in the august tribunal where the destiny of the Republic is determined. That man who has been talking so much Is a candidate for the peat occupied by Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and William McKinley. "Let us Inquire Into this imperialism. Let us see what evidence there is in Cuba of this imperialistic purpose. The President of the United States is to-day establishing in Cuba a republic, and when that Is done the island will be turned over (.CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE.) ZELAYÄ SEEKS TROUBLE

HE AND CASTRO ARE CONSPIRING AGAINST COLOMBIA. "Patents ot Nobility" In Central and South America Roster of the Militia of Nicaragua. Correspondence of the Associated Press. MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Sept. 20. The Nlcaraguan Congress Is absorbed at the present In the work of enacting laws and passing resolutions authorizing the President of this country to decorate President Castro, of Venezuela, with the title and honors of major general of the army of Nicaragua. This is a reciprocity affair, and is declared to be in consideration of the fact that only a few months ago President Castro conferred on President Zelaya honorary membership in the highest order of honorary distinction conferred by Venezuela on some of her great men; also that honorary membership was conferred on Senor Ferando Sanchez, President Zelaya's minister of foreign relations, end that President Castro sent to the two recipients, with the nobility patents, regalias In purple and gold. However, It Is claimed that the true cause of these decorations from President Castro is the fact that In March of the present year, when a revolution was In progress in Colombia against the government. President Zelaya permitted a vessel to leave Corlnto, Nicaragua, for the Department of Panama, loaded with Colombian revolutionists and rifles, cannons and munitions of war, in an endeavor to overthrow the government on the isthmus. That expedition came very near being successful, but the revolutionists were finally defeated and captured. In recognition of the expedition, it is alleged, and before the defeat of the filibusters from Nicaragua, then at peace with Colombia, President Castro sent the decorations to President Zelaya and Minister Sanchez, the two presidents, it is pointed out, being of the rame political faith and in sympathy with the revolutionists in Colombia. What action Colombia will take In regard to the alleged attempts by the presidents of Nicaragua and Venezuela to destroy her legitimate government, in case she overcomes the revolutionists, remains to be seen. General J. B. Saenz, Nicaragua's minister of war, in his report to Congress, declares that he has now enrolled on the militia list over 50,000 men, between eighteen and fifty-five years old, a large majority of whom are fit for military service. These persons are' required to. answer roll call and to drill on the fifteenth day of each month, with the exception of field officers, of whom there are a large number, and those having medical, law, pedagogic or similar diplomas; also civil employes of the government, numbering many persons. MSHSBBSaBBaaBSBSBBBlBSBBBBVJaBMBSBSSaBHMBBHBftBBlSBBS TOR ROBBING THE DEAD. Russian Sailor Arrested He Was on the Ill-Fated Idler. PITTSBURG, Pa.. Oct. 3. Charles Samuels, a Russian sailor, suspected of robbing the dead body of Miss Jane Corrlgan, of Cleveland, of $10,000 worth of jewelry, was arrested here to-day, and will be taken back to Cleveland for trial. Several months ago Miss Corrlgan was drowned In Lake Erie by the wrecking of her father's yacht. When the wreck was raised and the body recovered the jewelry was missing. Samuels, who found tke body, was suspected, but he disappeared. To-day he was discovered in this city. In his pocket was .found a pair of gold cuff buttons marked "J. C," the Initials of the dead woman. Capt. Corrlgan'a Statement. CLEVELAND, Oct. 3. Capt. James Corrlgan, father of Jane Corrlgan, was fhown the dispatch from Pittsburg to-day announcing the arrest of Charles Samuels in that city on the charge of robbing Miss Corrlgan's body of $10,000 worth of jewelry. Captain Corrlgan said: "Samuels was employed in cleaning the debris out of the Idler after the vessel had been raised and brought into port. We believe he confiscated Jewelry and other valuables to the amount ot $10).'

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PRESIDENT HEARST FAILS TO ATTC.D CONVENTION OF CL111S. No Explanation Furnished the DeleSales foe This Unexpected ActlOu of Mr. Hearst CROWD A DISAPPOINTMENT DELEGATES REGALED BY GOLDEN RULE JONES AND J. HAM LEWIS?. The Latter Acknowledged Ihnt He Had Been Asked to Put Himself on Exhibition NIGHT STREET DEMONSTRATION WITH THE AID OF LOCAL CLUBS A GOOD SHOWING WAS 31 A DE The Night Meeting nt Tomllnson Hall Called to Order Late Business and Speakers. The W. R. Hearst convention of Democratic Clubs of the United States had to be called to order yesterday afternoon, a few minutes after 2 o'clock, without ths Inspiring presence of its guiding spirit. It was a blue looking little group of men that sat on the platform of Tomllnson Hall and beheld the Cook county delegation from Chicago with which Mr. Hearst was, expected to come march down the aisle and still no sign of the young Napoleon of yellow journalism. That was not the worst of It, either. Mr. Hearst thought so littls of this national convention, which he had boomed so vigorously for weeks, that he not only did not lend the magic of his presence to It, but did not even deign to offer a single reason for his remarkable absence. Senator Jones and Mayor Taggart cast sickly glances at each other the difference being that Mr. Taggart was really a sick man physically and each mutely interrogated the other as to why the leader came not. Privately, the report was circulated that Mr. Louis G. Stevenson, the vice presidential candidate's son, had received a telegram from Mr. Hearst, stating that he is ill in Chicago, but if such a telegram had been received it would have been gladly lead from the platform yesterday, and none was read, thus demonstrating that Mr. Hearst was eo upset about something that he could not even conjure up a reason for remaining away. Various suggestions to account for his absence were heard yesterday afternoon, and the most plausible teemed to be that he had been Informed of the miserable failure of his efforts to attract a crowd to Indianapolis, and preferred not to harrow his feelings by a personal glanco at the disheartening spectacle. THE HALL DECORATED. Tomllnson Hall was decorated as elaborately and gorgeously as If the greatest audience in its history were to fill Its every nook and corner. The place of honor in th portrait gallery was given to Thomas A. Hendricks, a splendid likeness of whom done In oil depended from the center of the squared celling above the big stage. Oa either side of the dead leader's portrait were pictures of Bry an and Stevenson, which were about tho worst specimens ever displayed. Only the fondest worshipers of the gentlemen could recognize their features in the miserable daubs supposed to depict them. The balcony rail facing the rostrum was adorned with two portraits of Bryan and one of Stevenson done In the same distressing style of art. Flags and streamers greeted the upraised eye in every direction, while bunting of fresh and attractive appearance hid the railings of both balcony and musicians' gallery entirely from view. A word concerning the music provided for the entertainment of the convention is not amiss. The Indianapolis Military Band, stationed in the topmost gallery, played a repertory of popular and operatic airs in its own inimitable fashion. winning frequent outbursts of applause. Small portraits of Washington and Jackson were discerned at the ends of the balcony railings near the stage. James K. Jones, chairman of the Democratic national committee, called the convention to order after the applause with, which he was gTeeted had subsided. Senator Jones made a feeble attempt to apologize for the absence of President Hearst by saying that he was "unabolvably detained from this meeting." The senator declared grandiloquently that Democratic clubs are being formed In the United States at the rate of 500 a day, and that now there are 7,353 clubs altogether, with an aggregate membership of over 2,M,M. With thU mighty force, he asserted, the result of the election In November cannot be in doubt. In concluding his brief address of welcome, the senator vannounced the temporary organization of the convention as consisting of Chairman Thomas Tggart. Secretary Max F. Ihmsen, of New York; Reading Clerk Jefferson Pollard, of Missouri, and Sergeant-at-arms Myron D. King, of Indianapolis. Mayor Taggart in taking the office of temporary chairman responded briefly to Senator Jones's welcoming addresses. Several resolutions were then Introduced in quick succession, among them being one providing that the mls of the convention be those of the Fiftythird Congress, another, providing for the formation of resolution, credentials and permanent organization committees by the helectlon of a committee to invite ex-Senator David Turple to occupy a sat on the platform during to-day's sessions of th convention. Tho latter committee tas made up of Nicholas M. Bell, of St. Louis; J. L. Slayden. of San Antonio, Tex., nni Alonzo Greene Smith, of Indianc polls. The proceedings of the convention wre broken into at this point by the dramatic arrival of the Chicago (Cook county) delegation, headed by the Liberty Drut Corps r.f this city, following which cam the reception committee escorting Adlal n. Stevenson, the guest of honor, and the club In the rear, directed in true military My! by Robort E. Burke, its commander-in-chief. Mr. Steenson was given an ovktloa as he proceeded to the platform and again when he aroo to address h few words to his "Fellow-Democrats," as he styled the