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C. W. WOLFE .
Editor and Proprietor.
'A curious suit for damages has been
"brought by a tramp lu Idaho against
a railroad. He was injured while
stealing a ride, and charged the employes
with negligence because, although
they knew where he was, they
did not pnt him off the train.
The employment of women in the
postal service is not an American idea.
|t was by no means uncommon in the
old days, when postmasters kept posthouses
and were persons of some consequence.
In 134& Leonard, of Taxis,
appointed a woman postmaster at
Braine-le-Comte, an important point in
0
France.
Uncle Sam need have no fear for the
future of bis navy with such material
to fall back upon as the brave boys
of the school ship St. Mary's, who, under
their gallant commander, safely
brought their craft to Lisbon, after
successfully battling with three terrific
storms.
The destruction of American forests
lias been pitiful, accelerated lately by
the cuttiug of commercial woods. A
movement, which would make the replenishing
of former growth compulsory
would be one of the highest industrial
value, which should be backed up
boll) by State and national legislation,
thinks the Atlanta Constitution.
An adjunct is to be established to
the University of California to teach
college girls the household arts. The
up-to-date university training of y:ung
women, fitting them for all the duties
of life, is a vast advance on the
"prunes and prisms"' course of the old
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"seminary for young ladies," with Its
fictitious ideals ana its smattering ut
fashionable accomplishments.
It is time that the civilized nations
of the world declared munitions of
war contraband of peace. It is all very
well to trade with the heathen in his
blindness on the basis of one revolutionary
matchlock for two tusks of
ivory, but when it comes down to selling
barbarians Mausrt- rifles and Maxim
repeating guns, it is like putting
dynamite into ?he hands of children
and feeling hurt when the explosion
comes.
There is no longer doubt in Europe
of the primacy of American athletes.
The victorious course of our amateur
athletes hi the world's championship
games at Paris affords ample proof
of their superiority. The margin of
advantage was so considerable, moreover,
that there was no room for a
claim that at another meeting less favorable
results might be attained. It
is fair to assume, accordingly, that the
American race is physically stronger
than the Old World stock froui which
it sprang?no slight advantage in these
days of strenuous and unremitting personal
endeavor.
Ahout two years ago the natious
which dwell on the other side of the
Atlantic?chiefly because they cannot
escape?were viewing us with eyes by
no means bedimmcd with the dew oi
sympathy. It was deemed an act of
unpardonable presumption that we
should claim a place among then), and
we were given to understand in many
kiuds of language, parliamentary and
otherwise, that we w%re not desirable
companions in the march of civilization.
It may be recalled by those
whose memories are not too feeble
that we were described with joyous
insistence as "Yankee pigs." And now
what do Y/e beholdV The spectacle ol
the despised Yankee pig feeding the
armies of the world. In this particular
instance the pig comes from Chi
cago, and he goes abroad in the shapt
of pork. Verily, the world advances.
There is something really inspiring it
the gentle prediction of the Chicagc
packer that Europe would be in trou
i ble if his city were cut off from com
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' munication with it, facetiously ob
ervee the New York Times.
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TROOPS TOj
American Proposal Cot
and the Rus:
FILL TEXT OF RUSSIAN DOCUMENT
Official Statement Given Out From
Washington?The Proposition for
the Evacuation of Pekin by the
Allied Forces and the Reasons Behind
lt--Our Government in Fu!!
Accord Wfth Russia.
Washington, D. C., Special.?The
Russian note relative to the withdrawal
of Russia from China and the
United States' response thereto were
marlo niiblin Friday by the State De
partment, after the cabinet had fully
considered the expediency of so doing.
The correspondence is unique in the
history of diplomatic exchange.
The State Department has just made
public the text of the Russian proposal
and its response as follows:
"Telegraphic instructions sent to the
representatives of the United States in
Berlin, Vienna. Paris, London. Rome,
Tokio and St. Petersburg.
"Department of State, Washington,
August 29, 1900.
"The Russian charge d'affaires yesterday
afternoon made to me an oail
statement respecting Russia's purposes
in China, to the following effect:
" 'That as already repeatedly declared,
Russia has no design of territorial
acquisition in China; that, equally
with other powers now operating
there, Russia has sought safety of legation
at Pekin and to help the Chinese
government to repress the troubels;
that, incidentally to necessary
defensive measures on Russian border,
Russia has occupied Niuchwang for
military purposes and as soon as order
is re-establihed, will retire troops
V, if o r>t i r\rt r\t nthpr nnwprs
llincuviu, 11 uv uwu V4 r
bo no obstacle thereto; that the purpose
for which the various governments
have co-operated for relief of
legations in Pekin has been accomplished;
that, taking the position Jhat
as the Chinese government has left
Pekin. there is no need for her representation
to remain. Russia has directed
the ftussian minister to retire with
his official personnel from China, that
the Russian troops will likewise be
withdrawn; and that when the government
of China shall regain the
reins of government and afford an authority
with which the powers can deal
and will express desires to enter into
negotiations, the Russian government
will also name its representative.
Holding these views and purposes,
Russia expresses hope that the United
States will share the same opinion."
"To this declaration our reply has
been made by the following memorandum:
"The government of the United
States receives with much satisfaction
the reiterated statement that Russia
has no designs of territorial acquisition
in China. Russia has sought the
safety of her legation in Pekin and to
help the Chinese government to repress
the existing troubles. The same
purposes have moved and will contiuue
to control ine government ui iuc
United States and the frank declaration
of Russia in this regard are in
accord with those made to the United
States by the other powers. All the
powers, therefore, having disclaimed
any purpose to acquire any part of
China, ^and now that adherence thereto
has* been renewed since relief has
reached Pekin, it ought not to be difficult
by concurrent action through negotiations
to reach an amicable settleraent
with China by which the treaty
rights of all the powers will be secured
for the future, the open door assured,
the interest and property of foreign
citizens conserved and run reparation
made for wrongs and injuries suffered
by them.
"So far as we are advised, the greater
part of China is at peace, and earnEndeavorers
Busted.
New York, Special.?Many cf the 420
Christian Endeavors, who reached this
port from Europe on the North German
Lloyd steamer, are unable to proceed
to their homes, by reason of la"k
of funds. Neither did any of the 420
have any baggage when they arrived,
lacking even a change of linen. They
tell harrowing stories of their experiences
abroad.
Northern Mills to Reduce Wages.
Boston, Special.?A statement was
sent out from Clinton tnai a general
wage reduction in New England cotton
mills is contemplated. The report could
not be verified. A reduction in wages
is under consideration in Fall River,
but as yet no decision has been positively
announced, though mills representing
1,000,000 spindles have agreed
to a reduction plan. Should wages be
reduced in that city, it is thought many
manufacturers elsewhere may take up
the wage question, but as far as can be
learned here, no action has yet been de-ided
upon.
i
i withdrawn!
icerning Chinese Trouble
sian Response.
? (
estly desires to protect ?lie life and
property of all foreigners, and in sev
I erai or me provinces acnve arm sui!
cessful efforts to suppress the Boxers
j have been taken by the viceroys, to
j whom we have extended encourage;
ment through our consul and naval of|
fleers. This present good relations
j should be promoted for the peace of
China.
"While we agree that the immediate
object for which the military
forces of the powers have been cooperating,
viz:?the relief of the ministers
at Pekin?has been accomplished,
there still remain the other purposes
which all the powers have in
common, which are referred to in the
communication of the Russian charge
d'affaires which were specifically
enumerated in our note to the powers
of July 3.
"These are to afford all possible protection
everywhere in China to foreign
life and property, to guard and
j protect all legitimate provinces of the
empire and a recurrence of such dis|
orders: and to seek a solution which
may bring about permanent safety and
peace in China, preserve Chinese territorial
and administrative entity, to
protect all rights guaranteed by treaty
and international law to friendly
powers and safeguard for the world,
the principles of equal and impartial
trade with all parts of the Chinese Empire.
"In our opinion these purposes could
best be attained by the joint occupation
of Pekin under a definite understanding
between the Dowers until the
| Chinese government shall have been
re-established and shall be In a posij
tlon to enter into new treaties with
adequate provisions for reparation
and guarantees for future protection.
With the establishment and recognii
tion of such authority, the United
States would wish to withdraw its
military forces from Pekin, and remit
to the processes of peaceful negotiation
our just demands.
"We consider, however, that a continued
occupation of Pekin would be
ineffective to produce the desired result,
unless all the powers unite therein
with entire harmony of purpose.
Any power which determines to withdraw
its troops from Pekin will necessarily
proceed thereafter to protect its
interests in China by its own method,
and we think that this would make a
1 general withdrawal expedient. As to
j the time and manner of withdrawal,
! we think, in view of the imperfect
knowledge of the military situation,
resulting from the interruptions of
telegraphic commanders at Pekin
should be instructed to confer and
I agree together upon the withdrawal
as a concerted movement, as tney
agreed upon tne advance.
"The result of these considerations
is that unless there is such a general
expression by the powers in favor of
continued occupation as to modify the
views expressed by the government of
Russia and lead to a general agreement
for continued occupation, we
shall give instruction to the commandi
er of the American forces in China to
j withdraw our troojjs from Pekin after
: due conference with the other commanders
as to the time and manner of
withdrawal.
"The government of the United
States is much gratified by the assur;
ance given by ...ussia taat the occupa
I tion of Niuehwang is for military purj
poses incidental to the military steps
j for the security of the Russian border
i provinces menaced by the Chinese ana
that as soon as order shall be re-established
Russia will retire her troops
from those places if the action of the
other powers be not an obstacle thereto.
No obstacle in this regard can
arise through any action of the United
States whose policy is fixed and has
been repeatedly proclaimed.
"ALVEY A.-ADEE,
"Acting Secretary."
"Department of State, Washington,
August 29, 1900.
Telegraphic Briefs.
A coal famine threatens Newfoundland.
Alfred M. Waddell, of Wilmington,
N. C.. has announced himself a Democratic
candidate for United States Senator.
Michigan Prohibitionists have nominated
a State ticket, headed by Professor
F, S. Goodrich, of Albion, for governor.
I
Railroad commissioners of all the
Southern State? met at Chattanooga,
Tenn., to discuss remedial freight legislation.
The thirty-second annual reunion of
the Society of the Army of the Tennes"
see will be held at Detroit, Mich., <\
September 26 and 27.
Tom S. Johngon, of Ohio, who arrived
at New York from Europe says he
will accept Mr. Bryan's invitation to
stump Ohio.
Giovanni Romano, held at New York
for forging a signature to a $10 postal
, order at Scranton, Pa., has been discharged
for lack of evidence.
George H. Ling, who saved the lives
of scores of persons at the time of thf
Johnstown flood, fell from a train a'
Chicago, IH-, and was killed.
AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION!:! S
Gather in Raleigh, N. C.?Welcomed
by the Governor.
Raleigh, N. C., Spr*'^.?The Commiss:orers
of Agriculture of the Cotton
States held thier opening session
Wednesday, in the new auditorium of
the Agricultural Department. Govern
or Russell welcomed the visitors on behalf
of the State. He said it was always
a pleasure to him to welcome any
one to the State, and he especially welcomed
any people or association which
had for its object the betterment of the
farmers, who were the basi3 of prosperity.
The welfare of the farmer was
the welfare of all. Years ago, he said,
the farmers believed that cotton was
king and endeavored to subject the
world to the idea by the raw material,
but they had learned that for cotton to
be king they must manufacture it in
the section in which it is grown, as
they are now doing. Instead of selling
it at 6 cents as then, they are now
sending it out as a manufactured product
worth 20 cents a pound.
Prof. H. C. White, of the University
of Georgia, responded in a happy manner
to the address of welcome. H*?
stated that the association was confined
to the Commissioners of Agriculture
of the cotton States, not on account
of sectionalism, but on account of tho
common interests with which these
Commissioners had to deal. The Agri""Uiipoi
TVinnrtmpnt in many of the
v
States had joined with the scientists to
further the interests of the agriculturalists.
He referred to the achievements
made by North Carolina and the
progressive spirit which today is alive
in the industrial sphere.
Among those attending were President
0. B. Stevens, Commissioner oi
Agricuiture, of Georgia; Hon. J. A.
Redhead. Commissioner of Agriculture
of Mississippi; Prof. H. C. White, of
the University of Georgia; Secretary
Royal Daniel, cf Atlanta; Chancellor
Hill, of the University of Georgia; Col.
R. J. Redding, of the Georgia Experiment
Station; Col. Robinson, of Lousiana;
Commission J. W. Lee. of Alabama,
and Assistant Commissioner
Frank Hill, of Louisiana. At the afternoon
meeting the reports of the
president, 0. B. Stevenson, and of the
Secretary, Royal Daniel, were read.
The president's report says: "If the
Textile World is correct in its figures,
then South Carolina stands first among
the Southern States in the number of
spindles; North Carolina, which we
know is first in the number of mills,
stands second in the number of spindles,
while Georgia is the third cotton
manufactuing State of the South, unless
the product of her mills exceeds
in vaiue that of either of her Carolina
sisters, which was the case in 1890
ttm what should especially please ev
ery member of this convention, is the
fact that the whole South is marching
on to the goal of industrial independence.
Fir the season of 1899 and 1902,
the South for the first time in its his
tory. fixed the price of cotton. If the
growth of the cotton mill industry ir,
the South continues at it3 present rate,
with the consequent increased consumption
by the Southern mills, we
may confidently expect that the South
will henceforth he able to fix the price
cf her own great staple."
Secretary Jafhes A. Wilson, of the
Department of Agriculture, tonight delivered
an address before the body.
Secretary Wilson said there was no
agricultural product that the Depart
ment of agriculture muxes C4fort
to report upon accurately than the
cotton crop. Detailing the organization
the organization of thi3 service h>)
pointed out tilt there were in all 17,COO
regular correspondents in the cotton
growing States. largely as the rc:ult
of special measures put in operation
the Department was able last December
to publish an estimate of the cro,?
that has proven to be within one-tenth
of 1 per cent, o fthe figures shown by
its subsequent movement. From the
Department's latest sources of information.
he said, there were now in
North Carolina 168 mills, 22,178 looms,
1,003,268 spindles, which consumed
380,231 bales of cotton in 1899.
The total consumption in the Southern
States for the year was 1,400,026
bales. The secretary estimated that
one-fifth of the crop of the Southern
States is being manufactured in the
South'8 borders. Point'^ig to the fig_?
? - r.r?ttnn mnntlfac
ures ui cipui is ui
Hire?, the secretary said:
"When we find the United States
loaning money to everal foreign countries,
and certain lines of manufactured
cotton goods being bought in the
United States by dealeis in Scotland, it
indicates very emphatically the position
now occupied by our country
among the nations cf the earth."
Southern Yarn nills.
Charlotte, N. C., Special.?Dr. J. H.
McAden, president of the Southern
Cotton Spinners' association, left Wednesday
night for Philadelphia, in company
with a committee consisting of
rjforpp r Hiss. Charlotte: and Messrs. J
A. P. Ryee. Mount Holly: A. C. Miller,
Shelby; J. P. Leak. Rockingham; W.
C. Heath. Monro?, and R. S. Reinhardt
Lincolnton. They go to Philad:lphia
in response to a request from the commission
men of that city to confer a?
to the present condition of the yarn
market. Three of the committee.
Messrs. W. C, Heath, J. P. Heath, J
P. Leak, and R. S. Reinhardt. formed
the special committee that was appointed
to consult with the Southern
yarn spinners ?
A COAL FAMINE,
American Coal to go to Europe io
Large Quantities.
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HESTER'S LATEST COT ION REPORT
Shewing the Production and Con-N^
sumption of Cotton in the Southern
States the Past Year.
London, By Cable.?American coal
operators and their agents are apparently
swarming to England and
rumors of many important deals filled
the air during the past week. W. P.
Rend, of Chicago, is here on his way
to Paris. He is hopeful of supplying
both the French and Russian navies
with steam coal from West Virginia.
Mr. Rend had a long interview with
the Russian consul.
E. M. Hopkins, of Philadelphia, has
closed a contract for 100,000 tons of
Pennsylvania run of mine coal for immediate
delivery at Mediterranean
ports. Mr. Hopkins said to a representative
cf the Associated Press:
"English consumers are not familiar
with American unscreened coal, but
continental dealers are. Therefore I
am selling to them. I do not anticipate
trouble in securing charters."
President Cassat, of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, has gone to Paris on the
same business, while the presence of
Robert Pitcairn, superintendent of the
Pennsylvania's Pittsburg division,
goes to Scotland on a visit to Andrew
Carnfgie early next week, and it has
been said that there is on foot a
scheme to provide the Pennsylvania
coal syndicate with twins-Atlantic
transportation. Mr. Piteairn said to a
representative of the Associated Press:
"My visit to Mr. Carnegie is not exactly
upon the errand suggested. I am
not quite sure how long the present
coal famine or the existing conditions
in England will continue. My personal
idea is that American mine owners
are apt to find a better market in
the Mediterranean, or Black Sea ports,
than any country where England herself
will be a competitor. Under fair
conditions I believe the United States
can supply England's former customers
on the continent with fair profit."
Hester's Cotton Report.
New Orleans Special.?The totals of
Secreatry Hester's annual report of the
cotton crop of the United tSates were 1
promulgated Saturday. They show
receipts of cotton at all United States
ports for the year of 6,743.764 bale3
against 8,575,426 last year; overland to
Northern mills 1,161,189 against 1,345,623,
Southern consumption taken
direct from interior of the cotton belt
I,540.863 against 1,353,791, making
the crop of the United States for 18991900
amount to 9,436,416 bales against
II,274,840 last year and 11,199.994 the
year before. Mr. Hester has made his
usual investigation into the consumption
of every cotton mill In the oSuth,
including woolen mills that have used
cotton, and the results show a total of
1,597,112 bales, but of this 56,249 bahs
were taken from ports included in port
t.n/.A'nfo TViJe nfnl c Vi r\rva that thp
id?ri|SU3. J UIO vwwv v.. w
mills of the South have used up 197.713
hairs more than during 1S9S-'9D.
against a consumption by the North of
2.300,000. He makes the actifhl cotton
crop of Texas, including Indian Territory.
2.590,512. or say. 964,579 bales
less than last year. His repo. t, on tho
cotton crop for the different Sta.eB
shows that in thousands of bales:
North Carolina raised 561; South
Carolina 921; Georgia 1.309; Alabama'
1,044; Florida 50; Mississippi 1.230;
Louisiana 625; Arkansas 750; Tennessee
358, and Texas 2,591.
McKinley's Departure Delayed.
Washington Special.?President Mcley's
departure for Canton has not
been fixed. He had hoped to be able
to leave this we:k. largely on account
of the condition of Mrs. McKinley's
health, but the important character of
the Chinese negotiations necessitates
V. r? 4> 1aA?4 imtl'l t'rto
nis presence ueic, ac icasi uuui
present crisis is passed.
Shatter Denies Report.
Washington, D. C.. Sprcial.?The War
Department nas received a telegram
from General Shafter, at San Francisco,
saying that he has carefully investigated
the statements that have
been made relative to the treatment accorded
the late Captain Crenshaw, of ->
the Twenty- ninth infantry. Says the
general: "There is not the slightest
foundation of fact in the newspaper
articles in which it is claimed that he
had not received proper treatment,
while on shipboard and at the hospital
at the Presidio. It Is shown on
the contrary that hfs case received
special c#e and attention. Report by
mail to-day.'*