North Carolina Newspapers

lhe Weather To-day: ! CAROLINA* | GENERALLY FAIR. The News and Observer. VOL. XLVI. NO. lot. imm all north Carolina dailies ii news and c'/3ulation. OK FIRE FOR BRYAN AT COOPER UNION The Building Jammed With Enthusiastic Democrats. JUDGE TARVIN CHEERED CHICAGO PLATFORM ENDORSED IN EVERY DETAIL. THE PHILIPPINE POLICY CONDEMNED No Alliance With the Powers of Europe. Trusts Denounced. Speeches by Altgeld and Lentz. McKinley not a Trait or But an Agent. Now York, Sept. 4.—Tlie Chicago plat form Democrats held a meeting tonight at CJooper Union, addressed! by ex-G-ov ernor John I‘. Altgeld, of Illinois; ex- Judge James Tarvin, of Covington, Ivy., and Congressman John .1. Lentz, of Ohio. Each one of them declared for the re-nomination of William Jennings Bryan and against the policy of Presi dent McKinley in the Philippines. Cooper Union was crowded to its capacity with an appreciative audience. Judge Tarvin, the first speaker, had to pause many times on account of the enthusiasm of the audience, which ap plauded every point of his speech. At the conclusion of Judge Tarviu's speech, resolutions were read endorsing the whole of the- Chicago platform and each of its specific details, recognizing William Jennings Bryan as the leader of the Democracy and the exponent of the principles contained in the Chicago platform and pledging the earnest efforts and endeavors of i!lnw>e present to elect him to the Presidency of the United States iu 1900, declaring that the war against the Philippines is a grossly im moral assault on American principles of Government and a brutal attempt to crush a weak people who are bravely contending for the exercise of the na tional and God-given rights of eel-gov ernment; condemning the action of President McKinley in relation to the Philippines as a gross perversion of the power given him: declaring in opposition of entering into alliances with foreign kingdoms and empires; holding that all trusts are destructive of industrial ami individual liberty: and urging the nom ination and election of W. J. Bryan, that the people’s Government shall not perish from the earth. The resolutions were enthusiastically adopted. Former Governor Altgeld's reception was flattering and his speech upon the issues warmly received. The speech-making was concluded by an address by Congressman Lentz, of Ohio. After a dissertation on the money question, he attacked imperialism, se verely criticizing the Administration. Mr. Lentz referred to the President as the “helpless and defenseless Presi dent with a mortgage of $190,000 on his backbone.” “McKinley is a traitor,” shouted a voice. “No,” replied Mr. Lentz, slowly: “I don't, think that. 1 think he is only an agent.” THE MONOGAHELA. No Fears Entertained at the Navy De partment for Her Safety. Washington. Sept. 4.—The Navy De partment, lias not the slightest apprehen sion as to the safety of the training ship Monongahela, which is said to be overdue at Annapolis, Stories of prob able disaster to the vessel have flooded the Navy Department with telegrams from anxious parents and friends of the cadets abroad, hut answers arc re turned in each ease that the Department entertains no apprehension on her ac count. The Monongahela sailed from Annajio lis on the first of May last on a prae tiee ernise across the Atlantic and back carrying' about 120 cadets from the naval academy, made up of the second and third classes and part of the fourth class. DRAW THE LINE AT CHINA MEN. Black Regulators Flog a Negress for Living With a Celestial. Brunswick. Ga.. Sept. 4.—Last night a lend of negro men called cut und flogged a negro woman who had been living with a Chinaman. The woman was warned that she must not return to the Cthiiiainan’s house. Several other negro women have bem warned that their relations with ('lnnumeri must, cease. The black regulators have de termined to draw the color line on the Orientals. THE COLUMBIA AGAIN LEADS. Newftorf, R. 1., Sept. I. In today’s race the second and Inti of the officii*i trial races for the settlement of a de fender of file American cup, ihe <’o liiuiibia again demonstrated that she is the superior of the Defender, the 1895 champion, by defeating her ten minutes and seven seconds over a triangular course in an eight-knot breeze amt a smooth sea. The contest was a pro cess hm throughout wifii the Columbia |en'fin '• at Die start by. thirteen s,*c ondm and gaining on every leg of the course. , CHANGE OF VENUE GRANTED. Judge Senbrooke Opposed to a Trial in Presence of the Militia. Darien, Ga.. Sept. 4.-—ln tin* Superior Court today in the riot trials Judge Seabrook granted a change of venue in the case of John IX 1 legal, Ed. Delegal and Miranda Delegal, for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Townsend. The case will be tried in Offingham county at a special term of the court called to as semble next Wednesday. The prisoners were transferred from the jail to the court house twice during the day. each time under guard of a squad of soldiers. In stating his reasons for granting the change of venue Judge Seabrook said the main thing which influenced his de rision was the presence of the military, although he might name other weighty reasons. “I do not attempt or intend to criticise the Governor of the State in sending troops here,” he said, “but I am opposed to trying any issue where human life is involved in a court house the shadow of which rests upon the military.” During the day two blocks of five of the rioters were tried with the result that seven were convicted and three ac quitted. The ease against Henry DobA gal for rape, out of which grew the whole trouble, will be ’taken up Wednes day. Colonel Lawton has advised the Governor that the presence of the troops is no longer necessary ami they wi 1 leave Wednesday. Upon leaving they will escort, the Delegate to Savannah to ensure safety. MR. SCHURMAN’S VIEW TALKS TO THE CABINET ABOUT THE SITU AITON IN PHILIPPINES. Aguinaldo Does not Fairly Represent the Whole People. Influence of Anti-Imper ialists on Filipinos. Washington, Sept. 4.—The Cabinet, was in session today for more than two hours. President Sehurman. of the Philippine Commission, was present by invitation, and made a comprehensive statement of the situation in the islands. Mr. Sehurman takes a hopeful view of the situation in the Philippines, and lias no doubt that with our increased forces we will be able to make comparatively short work of Aguinaldo and the insur gent forces. He stated that although Aguinaldo is the leader of a very strong faction of the natives, he does not by any means fairly represent ' the entire population, a considerable number ap pearing to lie more or less Indifferent as to the outcome of the insurrection. Al though the work of the Anti-Imperialist League lias had no considerable influ ence among the soldiers in our own army, Mr. Sehurman said it certainly had given encouragement to Aguinaldo and his followers. The influence of the league in this country, Mr. .Sehurman thought, had been magnified by the in surgent, leaders, and has the effect of giving them a strong hope of ultimate success. | OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY. Its Celebration in Various Cities- Sus pension of Business. Richmond, Va.. Sept. 4. —The observ ance of Labor Day in Richmond was not as general as might have been expected. The banks and 1 government offices and manufacturing establishments woi x ing a large number of hands were closed and some offices closed for part of the day, but otherwise business went along pretty .much as usual. It was celebrated in Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, Boston, Cleveland. Chicago and Washington by parades ami other demonstrations and also in most of these cities by an almost total sus pension of business, BEN ATE TO SIT AS A COURT. To Hear Charges of Conspiracy Against the French Republic. Paris, Sept. 4.—President Ixmtiet has issued a decree, assembling the Senate on September 18th as a high court. It is understood that the trials will in clude’ charges both of conspiracy and attempts against the internal safety of the State, The decree names Procureur Bernard and MM. Fournier and lier beaux to represent the State before the high court. SOUTHERN BUYS A RAILROAD. Knoxville and Bristol Said to Belong to it Now. Knoxville, Tenn.. Spot. 4.—Advices re ceived here from New York state that the Southern Railway has bought the Knoxville and Bristol Railroad. A DETENTION CAM I*. Washington, Sept. 4.—Surgeon Gene ral Sternberg has made efforts for the es tablishment of a detention camp at the Island of Dry Tortugas to accommo date those who may desire to got away from Key West on account of the yellow fever. The old Jefferson Barracks on the island will be utilized, and they are of sufficient capacity to accommodate several hut id red persons. Assistant Sur geon Clark will be in charge of the • amp. . * ... 4.A EARL OF LISBURNB DEAD. Ixmdon, Sept. 4.—Ernest George Henry Arthur Vaughan, sixth Earl of Lisburne. is dead, lie was born July 30th, 1802. RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 5,1 spy. ENGLAND REGARDS IT AS A DEFIANCE Transvaal’s Reply Withdraws Franchise Proposals. AGREES TO CONFERENCE ENGLAND THINKS BOERS PLAY ING A SHREWD GAME. EXODUS FROM JOHANNESBURG CONTINUES The Excitement There is Unaba'ed. Cable grams from Boer and British South African Sources Detail War Preparations. Pretoria, Sept. 4. —The reply of the Transvaal Republic to the demands of Great Britain increases the term of years’ residence necessary in order to obtain the franchise. CONCESSION WITH I)RAWN. London, Sept. 4.—A dispatch front Johannesburg to Renter’s Agency defi nitely announces that the reply of the Transvaal Republic to the British com munication withdraws lhe franchise pro posals and agrees in principle to a con ference at Cape Town. 'lhe afternoon papers take the view that if the foregoing dispatch is cor rect, President Kruger’s reply is omi nous, as it was palpably made to gain time. Sir Alfred Milner’s suggestion of a further conference at Gafie Town was instigated with the sole purpose of considering details and for the en forcement of the concessions offered by the Boers. If these concessions are withdrawn there can lie no object from a British point of view for parley ing longer. The only inference to be drawn is that the Boers have taken Mr. Joseph Ch«iu!*erlaiin. tin* Secret n i"*- of State for the Colonies, at his word in a broader sense than he intended, and that they now want to begin negotiations over again on an entirely new basis. The shrewdness of this reported move is not likely to save it from ls’lng In terpreted by th<’ Briti.-lh Government as a thinly veiled defiance; and unless it is accompanied by a vague agreement to further confer, it would generally be taken as sufficient cause for imme diate hostilities. Regarding the exact terms of the re ply in question, reports continue mysti fying in contradictions, but all agree that the excitement in Johannesburg is unabated, and that the exodus from that city is continuing and that distress there is increasing. Cablegrams from Boer and British South African sources detail war preparations on all sides. The Secretary of State for the Colonies. Joseph Chamberlain, ar rived in Ixiiidon this afternoon and at once proceeded to the Foreign Office. It is understood that he will remain here until the end of the crisis. In the course of an interview today State Secretary Reitz said the Transvaal Government was waiting until Satur day’s dispatch reached the Imperial au thorities tieforo making its contents pub lic. \\ khout. however, entering into de tails. he could say that in his judgment the proposal of the Government offered Mr. Chamberlain an opportunity of com ing to a settlement regarding tin- fran chise and other outstanding questions. He could also say that the Transvaal would take part in the suggested confer ence, and was now awaiting the imperial Government’s reply in order to arrange the details as to a place of meeting. AFFAIRS NOW HOPELESS. London, Sept. 4. —The Johannesburg corresjwuident of the Standard says: “I learn from an official who has been earnestly striving for jieiace that tin* mutter is now hopeless. The Boers will probably declare war at forty-eight hours’ notice, and will try to raid Natal before the British troops arrive. 1 be lieve the Orange Free State will join the Transvaal, lint that the Boers in Natal and the Cape Colony will remain quiet at the outset, unless irritated by the dismissal of tin’ Cape Colony Cabi net. "The Boers have the fullest confidence in their magazine rifle and their skill in marksmanship. State Attorney Smuts is the chief incitor of the war party. Thirty thousand men in the Transvaal and twenty thousand in the Orange Free State will take the field.” THE SHOOTING AT SEA GIRT. Sea Girt, N. J. .Sept. 4. —With a large list of entries of representative riflemen from several States, the eighth annual meeting of the New Jersey Rifle Association opened today. 'l’lie Wimbledon cup, the Hilton trophy and President’s cup matches, with the inter-State team matches, will be the ones of greatest interest. The shooting today was exclusively pool work and individual matches. A dozen States are represented by individ uals, but the only teams on the ground are those of the District of Columbia, Georgia and New Jersey. NO SUSPICIOUS CASES. New Orleans, Sent. 4.—Dr. Souchnn reports tonight that no new casts of fever have developed and that a house to house inspection of the squares sur rounding the two cases show no sus picious cases. A U, S. VICE CONSUL WAG IN TOE GAME Envelopes Bearing Our Con sular Seals Were Used, SO DECLARES BENTHEIM THE TRAFFIC IN FRENCH WAR OFFICE MERCIIANDISE. MORE DETAILS OF THE STORY GIVEN The Doll Plan Was not the Only Modus Oper andi Employed for Communication Between the two Countries, as M. Bentheim Explains. Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 4.—The gentleman who claims to know how the French War Office secrets reached Germany and the names of those instrumental in their transfer from France was seen today l»y r the Atlanta representative of the Associated Press. All the matter given in the Jewish Sentiment story sent out iu these dispatches Thursday night was gone over and substantiated as far as possible, and match informa tion tending to (amplify and to elucidate statements there made was obtained. The additional and highly interesting information was elicited that the letter heads and envelopes of the consular seals of the United States Government were used as a safeguard in transmitting the War Office documents from that country to Germany, and also that one of the chief actors in the “underground” sys tem at the time the traffic in French War Office merchandise was going on held the position of United •States Vice Consul in a little German city. The informant gives his name as Charles E. Bentheim and his discharge papers, which are regular and duly signed, show that hi’ was a private in Company M. Two Hundred and Second New York volunteers during the war with Spain. He was made brigade clerk to General W. Oates, and accompanied (the Two Hundred and Second New York to Cuba. He was the only man of that regiment who was mustered out in Washington. The paper to the Adjutant General’s office in Washington recommending his discharge is duly signed by William E. Horton, Assistant Adjutant General, First Brigade, Third division, Second Army Corps. Since he left (lie service of the United Statics Bentheim has been travelling over the South, and is at present on his way from Montgomery to Washington, where he says he will visit the sculptor, Tren tanove. Benfheimrsays ho has no inter est Jn the matter and wishes no no toriety. “The obtaining of intelligence re garding tlfe French army ami navy,” said Bentheim, “was operated by the secret service department of the Im peria I#£W inisttry of Marine. When a doc ument was obtained from any of the officers in Paris it was taken to Prince Heinrich Hans Plie&w, the German rep rose ntaitive in Paris. Through him it went to the house of one of his sweet hearts, where a copy of it was made. A few hours later the! original papers were returned to the"office from whence they came. The next move was to get these papers to Berlin. Herr Franz, a toy manufacturer at Sonneberg, Germany, aided in this. Ho would send dolls to Paris to be dressed. I n the body of these little playthings the copies of drawings and descriptive notes were placed. Front Paris they were sent by jx»st to Holme rook, a village in England. Here an other agent was located. He was Herr Lindau, at that time a partner in some mailing operations being carried on there. Ivindiaiu remailed the dolls to Herr Franz at Sonneberg, and once there they were safe. From Sonneberg they were brought to the Great Headiquartrs by Herr Franz, where I translated many descriptions. “llerr Alvin Florschuetz, a bank di rector of Sonneberg, was also in the (scheme. He was the United States vice consul there.” “Was the doll plan the only modus operaindi for communication between the two countries?” “Oh, no,” replied Mr. Bentheim. “‘Several times 1 received documents of this kind in the regular United States consular envelope. 1 remember it distinctly. The correspondence which was carried on lietween the few people regarding the War Office traffic was al ways done on letter heads hearing the one line inscription ‘United States Con sulate, Sonneberg,’ Nearly all the de scriptions! of war vessels, new inven tions, armor plate, etc., were on letter heads bearing the inscription ’Ministere de la Marine, Paris,’ or ‘Minister de )a Guerre. Paris.’ Whenver Frigate Cap tain Si gel, who was in charge of tliis work at Berlin went out on a scouting trip by himself he carried a supply of United States stationery, and I have seen information from the French W ar Office come into lhe staff headquarters in an envelope bearing the consular seal of the United States Government.” Mr. Bentheim described minutely the plan follow'ed for the securing cf th, coveted information, and mentioned many cases in point which were highly interesting. He signified his willingness to go before a notary public and make oath as to the truth o£ his statements. DEWEY AT GIBRALTAR. The Olympia to Sail September 11th Di rect for New York. Gibraltar, Sept. 4. The United States cruiser Olympia, with Admiral Dewey on board which arrived here at 9:15 o’clock t his morning, fired the usual sa lute in honor of the garrison, and the compliment, was returned by the batter ies on shore and the British battleship Devastation. Admiral Dewey is slightly indisposed at present and intends to live ashore dur ing his stay here, Mr, Horatio L. Sprague, United States Consul at Gibraltar, an old friend of Admiral Dewey, warmly welcomed him. At noon the American commander landed, the batteries*again saluted. The second battalion of the Second Grenadier Guards escorted Admiral Dewey in the carriage of General Sir Robert Riddulph, the Governor and Commander-in-Chief, to the palace, for (In' purpose of paying General Riddulph an official visit. The Olympia is expected to sail Sep tember 11th direct for New York. The crow of the warship are well. ISEVEIN PEOPLE DROWNED. A Sail Boat Goes Down, and Only Four Are .Saved. Halifax. N. S.. Sept. 4—-A sail boat was sunk tonight near the mouth of Hali fax lunribor and seven lives wore lost. There were eleven persons in the beat anti four were saved. WRECK OF MORGAN CITY STRUCK A REEF EIGHT MILES FROM ON ONUCHI, JAPAN. Cargo Almost All Lost, lhe Crew Saved. The Ohio Will be Sent by Otis to the Transport's Relief. Washington, Sept. 1. The following dispatch, received at the War Depart - ment this afternoon gives some particu lars of the wrecking of tile transport Morgan City: “Nagasaki, Sept. 3d. “Adjutant General, Washington. “Transport Morgaati City, under guid ance experienced pilot, struck reef in inland sea eight mi'les from Otionucki, 250 miles from Nagasaki about 4 a. in. September Ist. Backed off ft day light. Vessel filled rapidly: was beached ami all saved. Officers ami crew did splendid work. Have telegraphed to Kobe for food. Am> sending ‘wrecking crew vessel food from here; cargo al - all lost. Can you send me trans port Manila? American money good here only, hence delay. (Signed) "<' A.RTER. “Quartermaster.” General (His cabled Minister Buck for particulars aid notified th*’ Department that the Ohio would lie sent to Nagas aki. THE TROOPS AT KEY WEST. They Will lie Taken to New York First. Washington, Sept. 4.—The troops 'at. Key West probably will be taken to New* York, but it has not been decided to what post they will be sent after their arrival in that city. They will be taken away from Key West by either the Plant or Mallory lines. WANT JAPAN’S RECOGNITION. Manila, Sept. 4.-43:20 p. m.—Rafael Delpan. a Spaniard born in the Philip pine Islands and recently identified with the Filipino Junta at Madrid, has gone from Hong Kong to Japan. It is report ed in Filipino circles here that Delpan’s purpose is to request the Japanese Gov ernment. to recognize the Filipino insur geibtis. It >s asserted that Delpan was recently working in the Filipino interests on tlie China coast. The Washington volunteer regiment has been embarked and will sail for home tomorrow'. TROOPS TO BE REMOVED. Washington, Sept. 4.—The War De partment his given instructions for the removal of tho Unfitted Stales troops gar risoning Fort. St. Phillip and Jackson Barracks, near New Orleans. This ac tion was purely precautionary and results from (the difficulty experienced in get ting t'he troops out of Key West. The garisons near New Orleans are made up of Batteries D and C of the First Artillery. APPEAL FOR PORTO RICO. New York. Sept. 4.—The Central Por to Rican Relief Committee has issued another appeal to the people of the I ni tedi States on behalf of the sufferers from the hurricane. The appeal de clares that SI,SOO,<HH> will be required to procure for the destitute the bare ne cessities of life. HAMPTON COLLEGE 111 ILNEI). Newport News, Va.. Sept. 4.--Fire de stroyed the Hampton Female College this afternoon, entailing a loss of $30,- 000. The building was valued at S2O. (MM) and the furniture and library, at SIO,OOO. A stock company owned and conducted the institution. lusmauce SIO,OOO. 'flic National Convention of the Fet ter Carriers Association was formally opened at Scranton. Pa., this afternoon w ith a parade in which nearly 5,000 men, representing brandies in all parts of the country, participated. ‘RICE FIVE CENTS. “WHERE IS IDE HONOR?" HE ASKS In the War Waged Against the Filipinos, PITCHFORK IN ACTION TILLMAN ADDRESSES THE NEW ENGLAND 111 METALLISTS. RESOLUTIONS FOR BRYAN AND SILVER Representative Democrats from All Over New England Were Presen*, and the Great Throng Punctuated Tillman’s Address With Cheers. Providence, It. 1., Sept. 4.—The second meeting of the New England Bimetallic League at Crescent Park this afternoon was very largely attended, and repre sentative Democrats from all the New England State® occupied the platform. Resolutions declaring for free silver, against militarism and urging the nomi nation of \V. J. Bryan for President were unanimously adopted. Senator Benjamin R. Tillman, of South Carolina, was then introduced and his address was punctuated with cheers throughout. He stated that the Spanish War wos worth all it cost if it has proved nothing else than that the South will fight for the Stars and Stripes ns eagerly as well as tlie North. He de clared that unless the policy of the Government is changed soon the re public is doomed ami will become a Government of oppression of the many by the few. lie praised New England for what it has done for the country but called attention I<> the fact that there were people enough South and West of the Potomac and the Mississippi to elect a President without the aid of New England. He said that while he believed and al ways would that the negro is not the equal of the white man, still he believed in giving him his legal rights, barring the political side. He said the negroes did not know enough to vote and iu South Carolina the white people had succeeded in disfranchising them until they can read and write. Mr. Tillman asked: “If it was right to free Cuba because Spain was shoot ing Cubans to death, lmw 1s It to be re conciled with the fact that the United States which now owns the Philippines, was 4U»w shooting the Filipinos to dea tih ?” He said that he believed the President is honest in his belief that he is doing his duty, but claimed that lie only looked at the one fact that the United Stales bought the islands from Spain. Ho asked where the honor was in the Philippine war. The South and South Carolina will at any time send as many men in proportion to its population as any State to any war of decency and honor, but it will not send a regiment to the Philippines. TELEtIRAITIIC BRIEFS. Justice. Chambers 'is in Washington. A destructive syclone has been rag ing in the Azores. Sunday in New York was a day of riots, suicides, assaults and other disturb ances. The President and his party reached Philadelphia from Washington at nine o’clock last night. Prciparatiotnis are King made for the great conference on trusts to take place in Chicago September 13th to ltith. Ewcaijiedl Spanish prisoners tell tlie Americans that the Filipinos are in need of rations and are using black powder. A Democratic carnival will be he I 1 at Dallas, Texas, on October 2d and 3d. An attendance of 100,000 is ex peeted. Mr. Bryan and others will s-jieak. The Republican State Executive Com mittee of Virginia in an address advises that no steps be taken looking to tin* nomination of Republican candidates for the Legislature. The fever has lieeir declare,! epidemic at Key West. Tin* tyqpe of the disease seems to he very mild. Owing to sti-e-t quarantine very little fear is felt at Jacksonville and other Southern fsirts. The first meeting of the New England Bimetallic League was held at Provi dence Sunday. Judge Tarvin, of Ken tueky, Congressman I/ontz, of Ohio, ex- Governor Altgeld and Senator Tillman spoke and were cheered. Dr. W. M. Grier, president of Erskine College, Dive West, S. ('., died of apoplexy Sunday, lie was a distin guished Confederate veteran, having en tered the army when a mere lad, nnil was a leader in religious ats well as edu cational circles. The vanguard of the Grand Army of the Republic reached Philadelphia Sunday, ankl the thirty-third national encampment opened Monday. Admiral 'Sampson with the North Atlantic squadron arrived off the city Sunday. The veteran® w ill paradie today >«nd the naval parade is scheduled for Frit lay.