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The Weather To-Day: Partly Cloudy. The News and Observer. VOL. XLVIII. NO. U 6. Leads allMerthGarolinaßailiesinMews andLL&^ation OFFICIALS CONFER WITH MINISTER WU The Conference is Held Be hind Closed Doors. ____________ ANOTHER MOVE COMING Exactly What It Is No One Seems Able to Say. t - THERE IS SOME TALK OF A COMPROMISE Paris Hears It Suggested That the Allies Will* draw From Pekin, Leaving There, How ever, the International Guard. England Opposes. 1 (By the Associated Tress.) Washington, September 7. —Minister Wu arrived in Washington from Cape May late this afternoon and pro ceeded directly t othe State Depart ment. It is understood that he had Vecelved on intimation that the De partment officials were desirous of conferring with him. For nearly an hour the Minister was closeted benind locked doors with Acting Secretary Dill and Assistant Secretary Adee. None of the parties to the. conference was communicative as to the confer ence, but at its conclusion Dr. Hill repaired to the White House with a portfolio well filled with papers. Vor several hours preceding the Minister’s visit Acting Secretary Hill and Assistant Secretary Adee had been engaged in short conferences, and it was gathered that the nego tiations relative to China were ap proaching another phase and that an other pronouncement of some kind was In preparation. When the United States made its response to the Rus sian note, on the 20th ultimo the offi cials here expressed the belief that about a week's time would be requir ed to determine upon the next step, and at the end of that time it would be definitely known whether or not the troops were to be withdrawn from Tekin. That period of time has now elapsed. The reports from the Euro pean chancellories indicate that, offi cially at least, this important subject is being treated with the greatest de liberation. and at least another week, and probably even more time, may be consumed in framing the last, of the. answers to the Russian note. Meanwhile our Government has pretty well satisfied itself as to the attitude towards this last pro position of each and all of the powers interested in the Chinese problem. It may be that this knowledge is regarded as suffi cient upon whieh to base another for ward, and perhaps in this ease, independent movement by the United States toward the ultimate with drawal of the troops and the settle ment. with China whieh the Govern ment. has had in mind since the be ginning of the troubl<|. The consultations with Mr. Wu are believed to have been inspired by a desire to learn something of the per sonality of Chinese notables whose names have been suggested as proper to constitute the Chinese side of any commission which may be named to arrange a settlement of the difficul ties. Mr. Wu is an ardent adherent of Earl Li. There was much specula tion here as to tliep ersonnel of the American Commissioners, in case the peace negotiations should be entrust ed to such a body, and the names of men prominent in international af fairs in recent years all have been canvassed, included in the list is the name of General John W. Foster, but it is regarded as much more pro bable that if he appears at all in these negotiations it will be in his old place as a representative of the Chinese Government. There was a dearth of official infor mation from China today. General Chaffee got through a dispatch dated September Ist at Tekin, indicating that couriers are still employed to close the gap in the line of communi cation between Tien Tesin and Tekin. This dispatch made no mention of the military situation and it was in ferred that affairs in xekin remain quiet, i. . e dispatch warmly com mended Colonel Aaron S. Daggett for gallantry in China and urged that he made a brigadier general before his retirement nine years hence. A COMPROMISE SUGGESTED. Withdrawal of All Forces Save the Interna tional Guard. (By the Associated Press.) Paris, Sept. 7.—Active negotiations are in progress looking to some compromise arrangement with Russia regarding the position she has assumed towards Pekin. The communications exchanged between the powers now have better promise of success. The compromise suggested, it is asserted here, is the withdrawal of the forces of all the powers in Pekin leaving the international guard to pro tect the legations, which it is further asserted in Paris will he allowed to re main at the Chinese capital pending a peace settlement. The main body of troops, it is also said, will retire to the neighborhood of Tien Tsin. leaving suffi cient forces along the road to keep clear the railroad route between Pekin and Tien Tftla. Russia's attitude is inter preted here as meaning that she will withdraw her troops outside the walls of Pekin but not necessarily a great distance from that city. LET PEACE BE MADE AT PEKIN. England Thinks the Allies Should Remain There Until Then. (By the Associated Press.) London, Sept. 7.—<A special dispatch from Shanghai says Li Hung Chang has made a request for an American escort to accompany him on his journey to Pekin, and that United States Consul Goodnow is considering his request. Now that a proposal more in conformity with the original American recommenda tion has apparently met with the appro bation of at least a majority of the pow ers, the British Foreign Office has allow ed it to become definitely known that the British Government is of the opinion that it is advisable for the allied forces to remain at Pekin until satisfactory ar rangements for peace, etc., are conclud ed with the Chinese Government. AGREES TO A COMPROMISE. Russia to Leave a Portion of Her Troeps at Pekin. (By the Associated Press.) London, Sept. 8. —(Saturday.)—It is as sertediby the Austrian Foreign Office, ac cording to the Vienna correspondent of the Daily Mail, that Russia has agreed to a compromise, leaving a portion of the troops in Pekin and sending the main body to Tien Tsin, which will be the mil itary headquarters. WISH TROOPS TO REMAIN. London, Sept. 7. —The London Chamber of Commerce has received a telegram from the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, with a request that it be communicated (Continued on second page.) THE! WON'T BOySPOI 1 Manchester Spinners Bar Our Staple For a Month. The Result Will be the Closing of Scores of Mills.’ Sharp Criticism of Liverpool Speculators. (By the Associated Press.) Manchester, Sept. 7. —At a meeting of the cotton spinners here today it was decided with practical unanimity not to purchase American cotton during the month of September. Four-fifths of the employers in the trade were represented. It is anticipated that the decision will lead to the closure of scores of mills for several weeks. Only three manufactur ers opposed the resolution, and their ob jection was that it was not strong enough and that it should bind the trade to stop the consumption of cotlon and not mere ly to stop purchasing it. The meeting was private, but it was ascertained that during the discussions there was sharp criticism of the Liver pool speculators, who it was declared, made the crisis worse by gambling. Eventually the meeting adjourned until September 21st, when the situation again will be considered. The meeting summoned for September 21st is to reconsider the situation, “and if necessary to take more drastic meas ures.” Yesterday’s meeting was open to all spinners, whether connected with (he Federation or not. Members of the North and Northeast Lancashire Spinners and Manufacturers’ Associations were also present. These had met earlier in the day and it was understood that they were willing to co-operate with the federa tion. In the course of the meeting the accu sation was made although not formally discussed, that some of the promoters of the meeting had been fortifying their own position by large purchases of cot ton since the conference was summoned. Disclaimers, however, met with cordial acceptance. Replying to complaints that the resolution was inadequate to meet the crisis, the promoters admitted that this had become more acute since a meet ing was called, but they said it had been deemed expedient to secure united ac tion throughout the whole trade before attempting to strengthen the terms of the resolution. The chief interest in yesterday's pro ceedings is as to whether they will has ten the end of the corner which has been established. Mr. Wawdsley, a leading of ficial of the operatives’ union is hopeful. He says that a fortnight’s loss of work should not seriously alTeet the operatives. The Bolton spinners use Egyptian cot ton chiefly and are therefore little af fected. The Barnes Company of Farns worth, one of the largest firms depend ent upon American cotton, have already placed their four mills on short time for four days a week; and it is feared that many mills will be obliged to close. IT WILL ENTAIL SUFFERING. London, Sept. 8. —(Saturday.)—The morning papers comment upon the se riousness of the crisis which has arisen at Manchester, where suffering is likely to be caused by the enforced idleness of operatives especially if. as is not impossi ble, the stoppage continues into uctober. The prospects of a satisfactory Amer ican crop are regarded as slender. Favorable For Crops in India. (By the Associated Press.) Simla. Sept. 7.—The weather is now promising for the crops. Excellent rain has fallen in the famine districts, and the winter sowings arc practically assured. The number now receiving relief is something under four million, an en couraging reduction. The earth is a turner and the sun i 3 a tanner. RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA, SATURDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER 1900. ASSAULTED BY • II BUCK SATYR A Farmer’s Wife Dragged From Her Home. HER ASSAILANT ARMED Alone and Defenceless, She is Threat ened With Death. ARMED CITIZENS PURSUE THE BRUTE If They Capture Him Bullets Will Probably End His Career There and Then. The Condition of His Victim is Very Critical. (Special ’to New r s and Observer.) Winston-Salem, N. C., Sept. 7.-- Mrs. Jarrett Patterson, wife of a prominent farmer residing near Price’s Store, Rock ingham county, was brutally and crimin ally assaulted at her home at 10 o'clock yesterday by an unknown negro. The brute drew a pistol on Mrs. Patterson and dragged her out in the back yard, where he committed the nameless crime. The 'husband was in the field at viork at the time, and their son had gone to Price’s. The negro made his escape, but the news spread rapidly and soon a large crowd gathered with Winchesters and went in search of him. Two negroes were arrested this morn ing, but both proved to be innocent and (hey were released. One was shot before he was captured. When called upon to surrender he ran, whereupon he was fired upon. His condition is not considered serious. The searching party were out all night, and they caught a glimpse of the guilty party just before noon today, but ho ran info the woods. He was being pursued this afternoon between Walnut Cove and Stckesdale, and 'there was every reason to believe that he would be captured tonight. Mrs. Patterson said the negro was of ginger cake color; were a white hat and carried a grip. Mrs. Patterson’s condition is reported to be critical. It is thought the negro will he lynched or shot to death as soon as the men who are hunting him are convinced that they have the right man. It is understood that they will have him identified by the lady upon whom he made the assault. IN RECEIVERS’ HANDS. The Tunis Lumber Company of Norfolk is in Deep Waters. (By the Associated Press.) Baltimore, Md., Sept. 7.—Theophilus Tunis, of this city, president of the com pany, and H. B. Nichols, of Norfolk, Va., were appointed receivers of the Tunis Lumber Company today in the United States Circuit court. An official of the company states that the receivership was rendered necessary by the unsatisfactory condition of the lumber markets, making it impossible to dispose of 'the company’s large stock of manufactured lumber except at great sacrifice. It is believed by the company's officials that the receivership will be of short duration. Similar action was taken in Norfolk, Va., yesterday. A statement of assets and liabilities is being prepared at the company’s offices, but until it is completed the receivers refuse to estimate the amount of eithr the liabilities or assets. THE COMPANY MAY PAY OUT. Norfolk, Va., Sept. 7. —The troubles of to a climax by the application filed by to aclimax by the application filed by Mrs. Georgianna Wilson late Thursday afternoon in the United States District Court, asking that a receiver be ap pointed for the company. Mrs. Wilson's claim is a judgment, confessed by the Tunis Company for $53,753.83 in the Uni ted States Court on Tuesday. Receivers Tunis and Nichols are in structed to continue in operation all the Tunis mills until further order of court. They are given full control of all the de fendant company’s affairs. Captain Nich ols, who is now at Pen Mar, has been notified by telegraph of his appointment and will probably return immediately to Norfolk. Mr. Tunis is in Baltimore, where the lawyers in the case were in confer ence yesterday. The announcement of this receivership was a great surprise. Not only the lum ber trade, but all the business men of the city were ignorant of the embarrass ment of (his large and reputable firm. A prominent member of the lumber trade here, in speaking of the firm to a re porter stated that the indications are that the Tunis Company will pay out. But its financial status is not known here. Its headquarters are in I3ai>' .lore and few. if any, persons here v . be affected by the failure. He said that valuable standing timber, a large amount of marketable lumber, say $150,000 worth, an up-to-date plant, worth $150,000 or $200,000 with a largo amount of collectable open accounts should enable the receivers to pay the debts. The Tunis Company, he said, sold lum ber all over (lie country in carload lots. These lots were considered small in the lumber trade, S2OO aud S3OO and therefore the merchants rarely gave notes for them. They were sold on 90 days’ time. That plan required the company to put out a large amount of money for which there was no immediate return. That with large purchases of timber lands, he supposed, caused the embarrassment. The failure of the Tunis Company will not af fect other concerns here. It will not affect prices if the receivers continue to sell at the schedule rates. It is said there are already many orders on file, which if filled, will consume a large part of the stock on hand. The plant has a capacity for 100,000 feet a day. The mill here Is the chief mill, the one at Baltimore having been burned several years ago and not rebuilt. That mill was insured so that the company suffered no great loss. This gentleman said also that the mem bers of the Tunis Company had the re spect of the trade and that the other members would assist them in returning to business. CHARGES OP BRUTALITY, Preferred Against New York's Chief of Police and His Subordinates.' (By the Associated Press.) New York, Spe.t 7.—Former Police Commissioner Frank Moses, on behalf of the recently organized Citizen’s Protec tive League, late this afternoon pre ferred charges against Chief of Police Devery, Inspector Thompson and Acting Captain Cooney, of the West 37th Street Station. He accuses them of brutality, neglect of duty and incompetency in their method of treating the recent race riots in the West Side. It is stated that the league has evi dence against the chief and his subordi nates that the police commissioners can not ignore. The investigation of the charge of club bing and other forms of brutalities made by colored people, against the police of the West 37th Street Station, after the recent race troubles, which the police commissioners were asked by the mayor to hold, began today in the trial room at police headquarters. BULLER IN ACTION He Engages the Boers’ Left Near Belfast. Hamilton is Endeavoring to Turn Their Right. The Boers’ Brush With Canadian Mounted Infantry. (By *the Associated Press.) London, Sept. 7.—Lord Roberts reports from Belfast, Transvaal, under date of Wednesday, September sth, as follows: “lan Hamilton traversel Dulstroom yes terday with slight opposition. “Duller engaged the enemy’s left this morning. Hamilton is endeavoring to turn the enemy's right. “Boers, with two big guns and one pompom, this -morning attacked 125 Canadian mounted infantry guarding the railway between Pan and Wondersfontcin. Mahon proceeded to their assistance, but the little garrison had beaten off the enemy before he arrived. It was a creditable performance. The wounded were Major Handers and Lieutenant Moodie, slightly, and two men. Six men are missing.” BRYAN EN ROUTE TO CHICAGO. At Cambridge He is Called Upon and Makes a Short Spoech. (By the Associated Press.) Cambridge, Ohio, Sept. 7.—W. J. Bryan left Wheeling for Chicago at 7:30 this morning. He had endeavored to keep his route a secret, but at Cambridge there was assembled a crowd of several hun dred people who demanded a speech of the candidate. Mr. Bryan spoke for three minutes, confining himself to the trusts, along the same lines he has used in former speeches. He said that no one could expect remedial legislation from the Republican party, which depends to a large extent upon these combinations for campaign contributions. He said that if 'the workingman did not know how to vote in order to hurt the trusts, he should watch the way the trust magnates voted and then vote the other way. He was cheered and applauded during his remarks. Indians Starving Near Cape Nome. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Sept. 7.—The Secretary of the Treasury has received advices from Alaska, confirming the reports that a most deplorable condition exists among the native Indians along the coast from Cape Nome northward. The Treasury officials are powerless to render any aid to the sufferers owing to the fact that the Department has no available funds for such a purpose, but General Spaulding has written a letter to the War Depart ment which has a fund that can be drawn upon in emergency cases like the present, recommending that food he sup plied and distributed under the direction of the army officer in charge of the troops stationed there. The Treasury Department xtyll furnish surgeons. Loading Lumber For China. (By the Associated Press.) Seattle, Washn., Sept. 7. —The Govern .ment transport Goodwin, now at is loading building lumber for the troops in China. She will come to Seattle to complete her cargo of 2,500,000 feet, tak ing also six hundred doors and 800 win dows. Money For Troops in China. (By‘the Associated Press.) San Francisco, Sept. 7.—The steamer China, which sailed for Hong Kong, car ried nearly $1,500,000 in gold and silver currency for the United States troops in ! China. THE TIDE IS WITH BRYAN, SAYS BILL The Issues Too Plain to Be Misunderstood. BRYAN IS FOR THE PEOPLE McKinley For the Moneyed Interests, Greed and Grandeur. INTRENCHED IN PATRONAGE AND POWER The Struggle to Defeat Him Will Be Terrific, But With Democrats Working Togeth er the Promise of Victory Will be Fulfilled. (By the Associated Press.) Herkimer, N. Y., September 7.—E*x- Senator Hill's appearance here this evening l occasioned something - vl a sensation in political circles. He came ostensibly to visit his old friend, ex- Jiwlge Earl of that place. In the evening the Fort Dayton band sere naded Mr. Ilill and a large crowd of citizens assembled. He was introduced by Judge Earl and made a speech, the chief feature of which was his reiterated declara tions in support of Mr. Bryan. There was some talk that Judge Earl was to be advanced as a compromise can didate for Governor, but Judge Earl said emphatically that his name was not to Ik* considered. Hr. Hill spoke as follows: >*lt is needless to say that I am hearti ly in favor of the election of Bryan and Stevenson. They are the candidates of the Democratic party, duly and regularly nominated ait the National Convention, of which I was a member and which treated me, from beginning to end, with marked and unusual courtesy, and I am honorably bound to actively support a ticket of my party nominated under such circum stances. “Our candidates represent the interests of the average man—the plain people of the country, the farmer, the mechanic, the laborer. The issues this year are very plain and cannot be misunderstood. “One party favors large standing armies, immense public expenditures, a govern ment of grandeur and magnificence, high protective tariffs, a British colonial policy, great combinations of corporate wealth and centralized government. “The other party favors a continuance of the plain and simple government of our fathers, public expenditures limited to 'the actual necessities of the. govern ment, tariff taxation for public purposes only, an army for defence and not for conquest, competition in business free from monopolistic combinations. “An appeal is made by our opponents to our love of country. Country! We heard -the same specious appeal in 1896, and we always hear it when our oppon ents seek Democratic votes to aid their cause. It is a partisan and not a sincere or patriotic appeal. It is based upon false j pretenses. The country is not in danger except from those who are now adminis tering its government. We will protect the flag wherever it goes, but we will see that the flag goes only where it belongs. It shall not be hauled down in disgrace, neither shall it be raised anywhere in dis honor. “The people are opposed to this Govern ment acquiring territory which is not to be governed by our Constitution. It has no more constitutional right to set rip a colonial system than it has to create a king. The foreign policy of the present National Administration has been weak, shifty, inconsistent and unpatriotic, and the best thought of the country—the best students of history—the most indolligent of Americans are against It. No right minded man can defend a President who said in his annual message that it was our ‘plain duty’ to give free trade to Porto Rico with the United States, and then within a few months thereafter signed a measure which imposed a tariff.duty of 15 per cent. If wise counsels shall pre vail at the Saratoga convention next week and we proceed on right lines to plan for the victory instead of inviting defeat, and shall so shape our course and policies as to deserve the support of the great aide pendent and conservative forces of this State we cannot only rescue the Empire State from further Republican control, but can give our electoral vote for our gal lant national standard bearer, William J. Brvan. “While disagreeing with Mr. Bryan in some matters, I need not reiterate that I earnestly desire his election. “Our opponents are entrenched in pat ronage and power, and the struggle to oust them must necessarily be terrific. “The tide, however, is with us. The skies are becoming brighter every day. Let us then all/ work together enthusias tically for the cause and victory is within our reach.” RECEPTION TO THE LAW CLASS. Given Thursday Evening nt the University by Jndge and Mrs Macßac. (Special to News and Observer.) Chapel Hill, N. C., Sept. 7. —Mr. and Mrs. James C. Mcßae gave a reception Thursday night to the law class. The halls wore beautifully arranged and the refreshments were all the heart could wish for. Mr. Kirkpatrick, of Charlotte, made a very appropriate talk on behalf PRICE FIVE CENTS. of the class, thanking Judge Mcßae for his most excellent instruction during the summer, for his knidness, for the inter est he had manifested in the boys, and for the present pleasant occasion for which Mrs. Mcßae was entitled to the Highest compliments. Judge Mcßae re sponded in a most happy style. He stated that he enjoyed his present work of teaching, that lie had learned to love every member of his class, that a'lawyer makes a strong impression for good or evil in the community in which he locates. “Young men,” said he, "you must be gentlemen in order to gain greatest suc cess;” let that be stamped upon your minds and hearts.” There arc thirty-five in the class, twenty-five will go before the Supreme court this month. Buxton on the Race Issue. (Special to News and Observer.) Winston-Salem, N. C., Sept. 7.—Hon. J. C. Buxton, of this city, was nominated on the forty-nimth ballot at 12 o’clock last night by the Congressional convention, held at Lenoir. This county is certain to have the next representative in Congress, the Republican candidate, Spencer Black burn, also being a resident of Winston. In his speech of acceptance last night, Mr. Buxton said the queslion has been raised whether the race issue has boon settled in this State. It can never be settled, he said, as long as the Republican party puts up a man for Congress who voted for a negro, and against a one armed Confederate soldier. It can't be settled when the Republican nominee of this district voted to put Eastern cities and towns of this State under negro rule. This sentiment was loudly cheered. Rev. W. H. L. McLaurin, pastor of the Mocksville circuit (Methodist Episcopal church) has been selected as the Prohibi tion candidate for Congress in the Seventh district. THE PIPE OF PEACE Empire State Democrats Are Getting Together. Justice Earl a Gub manorial Possibili y- Ccck ran to Stump For Bryan. Gorman Pulls Off His Coat. (By the Associated Tress.) New York, Sept. 7. —There was an im portant conference of the leaders of all factions of the State Democracy today at the Hoffman House. Richard Croker, ex- Senator Edward Murphy, Frank Camp bell, Perry Belmont, State Senator Mc- Carren, Corporation Counsel Whalen and ex-Governor Stone, of Missouri, who looked after the interests of the National committee in his capacity as chairman of the sub-committee of that body, were present. The conferees were pledged to secrecy and about all that any of them would admit was that an earnest effort, and partially effective, had been made to secure harmony. Justice Earle, of Albany, was mentioned as a guberna torial possibility. Senator Murphy said that he and Senator McCarrcn had visited Hugh McLaughlin today, but declined to say what had been discussed beyond the statement that harmony was practically assured. He said that the National com mittee would eo-operate with the State committee in the campaign. National Committeeman Richardson called today on former Secretary of the Treasury Carlisle and the two were to gether for an hour. Mr. Richardson said he got no satisfaction, and Mr. Car lisle said he knew his own mind but pre ferred to make no statement. Mr. Rich ardsdn announced that Bourke Cockran will take the stump for Bryan and will be under the direction of the speakers’ bureau at the Chicago headquarters be cause it was not intended to have a speakers’ bureau in the New York head quarters and he thought Mr. Cockran would be on the stump in the West a large part of the campaign. Former Sen ator Gorman, of Maryland, arrived here today to assist the Eastern branch of the' Campaign committee. HILL MAY PRESENT COLER. New York, Sept. 7. —The co/nference of Democrats at the Hoffman House today was interesting, though without special significance. It was though! there was a possibility that the representatives of ex- Senator David B. Hill would reach an understanding wilth ex-Senator Murphy, Richard Croker aud the representatives of Tammany Hall. Chairman Frank Camp bell, however, returned to his home at Bath tonight leaving behind him the an nouncement that the situation was still unchanged. It was given out that the gathering today was to be a “harmony conference” held for the purpose of ascer taining the views of it he different leaders and arranging for a “getting together” of the Democrats in New York for con vention and campaign purposes. Whether harmony will be the watchword at the convention at Saratoga next week cannot he determined until It has been ascer tained whether ex-Senator David B. Hill will consent to abandon the cause of Comptroller Color, of Brooklyn, and unite with dther State, leaders in the selection of some candidate from the State to the north of High Bridge. There was a rumor to night to the effect that ex-Senator Hill would consent to this arrangement and that in the event of Comptroller Coler’s nomination seeming among the impossi bilities he would favor the nomination of former Judge Earl, of Herkimer coun ty. Briefly stated the attitude of ex-Senator Murphy and Richard Croker today seemed to indicate a willingness to ac cept any candidate who might be sug gested by the followers of Hill except Comptroller Color. Perhaps the name (Continued on second page.)