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fflMU'S LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE. W. J. Biyan's letter accepting the democratic nomination for president of the United States. ""..i ? Klchardon. Chairman, and Other, of the Natlflcatlon Com mittee of the Democratic National Con vention: Gcnllenien-In accepting the nominal on tendered by you on behalf if the democratic party, I beg to as sure you of my appreciation of the great honor conferred upon ma by the del (fate In convention assembled and by the voter who gave Instruction to the delegates. I am sensible of the responsibilities which reat upon the chief magistrate of so great a nation, and realize the far-reaching effect of the questions in. volved In the present contest. In my letter-of acceptance of 1896, I made the following pledge: "So deeply am I Impressed with the magnitude of the power veated by the constitution In the chief executive of the nation and with the enormous In fluence which he can yield mor the ben efit or injury of the people, that I wlh to enter the office. If elected, free from any persona! dealre, except the dealre to prove worthy of the confi dence of my countrymen. Human judgment la fallible enough when un biased by selfish considerations, and. In order that I may not be tempted to use the patronage of the office to ad vance any personal ambition. 1 hereby announce, with all the emphasis which words can express, my fixed determi nation not, under any circumstances, to be a candidate for re-election In case this campaign results In my elec tion." Further reflection and observation constrain me to renew this pledge. The platform adopted at Kansas City commands my cordial and unqualified approval. It courageously meets the Issues now before the country, and states clearly and without ambiguity me party s position on every question considered. Adopted by a convention which assembled n the anniversary of - the signing of the Declaration of In dependence, It breathes the spirit of candor. Independence and patriotism which characterizes those who, at Phil adelphia in 1778, promulgated the creed of the republic. Having In my notification speech, dlscucsed somewhat at length the par amount Issue, imperialism, and added some observations on militarism and the Boer war, It Is sufficient at this time to review the remaining planks of the platform. TRUSTS. The platform very properly gives prominence to the trust question. The appalllrig growth of combinations in restraint of trade during the present administration, proves conclusively that the republican party lacks either the desire or the ability to deal with the question effectively. If as may be fairly assumed from the speeches and conduct of the republican leaders, that party does not Intend to take the peo ple's side against these organizations, then the weak and qualified condem nation of trusts to be found In the re publican platform is designed to dis tract attention while industrial despot ism is completing its work. A private monopoly has always been an outlaw. No defense can be made of an Indus trial system In which one, or a few men, can control for their own profit, the output or price of any article of merchandise. I nder such a system th consumer suffers extortion, the produ cer of raw material has but one pur chaser, and must sell at the arbitrary price fixed: the laborer has but one employer, and is powerless to protest against Injustice, either In wages or In conditions of labor; the small stock holder Is at the mercy of the specula tor, while the traveling salesman con tributes his salary to the overgrown profits of the trust. Since but a small proportion of the people can share In the advantages secured by private j-nnrwiy it follows that the remaln dre of the "people are not only ex cluded from tne mnenu, ui helpless victims of every monopoly or ganised. It Is difficult to overestimate the Immediate Injustice that may Ae 1nne. or to calculate the ultimate ef feet of this Injustice upon the social and political welfare of the people. Our platform, after suggesting certain specific remedies, pledges the party to an unceasing warfare against private monopoly 'n nation, state and city. i if heartily approve of tbla promise; lorted it shall be my earnest and con tant endeavor to fulfill the promise In letter and SDlrlt. I shall select an at torney general who will, without fear er favor, enforce existing laws; i sunn recommend such additional legislation M may be necessary to dissolve every private monopoly which does business outside of the state of Us origin; and. If contrary to my belief ana nope, a constitutional amendment (a found to be necessary. I shall recommend auch lment as will, without Impair- Ing any of the existing rights of the atates. empower congress 10 iinnwi the people of all the states from Injury at the hands of Individuals or corpora tions engaged In Interstate commerce. The platform accurately describes the Dlngley tarlfT law, when It con demns It as a "trust breeding measure, skillfully devised to give to the few favors which they do not deserve, and to plat e upon the many burdens which they should not bear." Under Its op eration trusts cun plunder the people of the fnfted Hti.tes. while they suc cessfully compete In foreign markets with manufacturers of other countries. Even those who Justify the Kneral policy of protection wbl find It ami cult to defend a tariff, which enables a trust to exact an exorbitant toil from the citizen. CORPORATIONS IV POLITICS. .- The democratic party mukes no war upon horieslly acquired wealth; ne ther does It seek to embarrass corporations engaged In legitimate business, but It does protest against corporations en tering politics, and attempting to as sume control of the instrumentalities f government. A corporation Is not organized for political purpose., and should be compelled to confine Itself !o the business described In Its char t.r. Honest corporations. !" an bonett business. '" " 10 tiller advantage to aid In the enact J?,M of Nth "e1.1.tlon a. will pro Set them from the underved odium which will be brought upon them by tnoM "corporation, which enter the po- ,u,cintVftate commerce Tb republican party baa peralst . ummi to comply w Ith the ur ns"' of Interstate Com rn VommlsXon for woh an en jarminent of the seep of the lnter itZewnrmtro. law a. will ewbl. the ss?A CatrUrtMUe. sad the pMt at large from unjust and unfair trans portation rates. THE FINANCIAL PLANK. The platform reiterates the demand contained in the Chicago platform for an American financial system made by the American people for them selves. The purpose of such a system is to restore and maintain a bimetallic level of prices, and In order that tiiere may be no uncertainty as to the meth od of restoring bimetallism, the specif ic declaration In favor of free and un limited coinage at the existing ratio of 16 to 1, independent of the action of other nations, is repeated. In 1893 the republican party recognized the necessity for bimetallism by pledging the party to an earnest effort to se cure an international agreement for the free coinage of sliver, and the president. Immediately after his in auguration, by authority of congress, appointed a commission composed of distinguished citizens to visit Europe and solicit foreign aid. Secretary Hay, n a letter written to Lord Aldenham In November. 1898, and afterwards pub lished In England, declared that at that time the president and a majority of his cabinet still believed in the great desirability of an international agree ment for the restoration of the double standard, but that It did not seem opportune to reopen the negotiations Just then. The financial law enacted less than a year ago contains a con cluding section declaring that the measure was not Intended to stand in the way of the restoration of bimetal lism, whenever it could be done by co-operation with other nations. The platform submitted to the last repub lican convention with the indorsement of the administration again suggested the possibility of securing foreign aid in restoring silver. Now the republican party, for the first time, openly abandons Its ad vocacy of the double standard, and In dorses the monetary system which It has so often and so emphatcally con demned. The democratic party, on the contrary, remains the steadfast advo cate of the gold and silver coinage of the constitution, and Is not willing that other nations shall determine for us the time and manner of restoring sliver to Its ancient place as a stand ard money. The ratio of 16 to 1 Is not only the ratio 'now existing be tween all the gold and silver dollars In circulation In this country, a ratio which even the republican adminis tration has not attempted to change, but It is the onjy ratio advocated bj those who are seeking to reopen the mints. Whether the senate, now hos tile to bimetallism, -can be changed during this campaign or the campaign of 1902 can only be determined after the votes are counted, but neither the present nor the future political com plexion of congress has prevented oi should prevent an aanouncement of the party's position upon this subject In unequivocal terms. The currency bill, which received thf sanction of the executive and the re publican members of the house and senate, justifies the warning given b the democratic party In 1896. It wa then 1 predicted that the republican party would attempt to retire the greenbacks although the party and lt leaders studiously concealed their in tentions . That purpose Is now plain and the people must choose between the retention of the greenbacks, Issued and controlled in volume by the gov ernment, and a national bank note cur rency Issued by banks and controlled In their own Interests. If the na tional bank notes are to be secured by bonds, the currency system now sup ported by the republican party in volves, a permanent and Increasing debt, and, so long as this system stands, the financial classes will b( tempted to throw their powerful Influ ence upon the side of any measure which will contribute to the size and permanency of a national debt. It Is hardly conceivable that the American I ruptif wm turn -ueiiut-i ttt!? tht At.i.iav(n rwillrv nf th nast to tne dangerous doctrine of perpetual bonds. ELECTION OF SENATORS BY THE PEOPLE. The demand for a constitutional amendment providing for the election of senators by direct vote of the people, pie. appears for the first time In a democratic national platform, but a resolution proposing such an amend ment, haa three times passed the house of representatives, and that too, practically without opposition. Whatever may have been the reasons which secured the adoption of the pres ent plan, a century ago, new conditions have made It Imperative that the peo ple be permitted to speak directly In the selection of their representatives In the senate. A senator Is no less the representative of the state besuse he receives his commission from the peo ple themselves, rather than from the members of the state legislature. II a voter Is competent to vote, for a mem ber of congress, for state officers and for president, he Is competent tc choose his representative In the sen ate. A system which makes the sen ator responsible for his election to thr people, as a whole, and amenable tc them If he misrepresents them, must rommend llself to those who have con fidence In the Intelligence, and patriot ism of the masses. DIRECT LEJIL,ATION. The platform Indorses the princi ple of direct legislation. This Is al ready applied to the more Important questions In nation, slnte and city. It rests upon the sound theory that the people can be trusted, and that the more responsive the government is tc Ihe will of the people, the more free tt will be from misuse and abuse. LAltOK QUESTION. Several planks of the labor plat form are devoted to questions In which the laboring classes have an Immediate Interest, but which more remotely af fect our entire population. While wha' l generally known a government by Injunction Is at present directed chief ly against the employes of corpora tions, when there is a disagreement be tween them and their employer, It in volves a principle whlcn concerns every one. The purpose of the In junction In such cases la to substitute trial by Judge lor mai oy jury, ana if . envert blow at the jury system. The abolition of government by Injunction la aa necessary for the protection of the reputation of the court, as It is fn' the security of the citizen. Blackstone In defending trial by Jury, says: The Impartial aaminisireuon m justice, which secures both our persons, and our properties, Is the great end of civil society, hut if that be entrusted entirely to tne magistracy, a seieri body of men, and those selected b" th Brine auch as an Joy the highest offices of the state, their decisions Ir spits or their natural Integrity wli have frequently an Involuntary bis toward those of their own rank, and Unity. It la Pot to be expected from man aann mm mm w b"vi ww if to srtmiaaJ tows are not suBclent for the nrotettlon of property, they can be mad mor severe, but cltl sen charged with crime must have his cas tried before a Jury of his peers. THE BLACKLIST. The blacklist as now employed In some places enables the employer to place the employe under practical duress, for the skilled laborer loses his independence when the employers' can not only discharge him. but prevent his securing any similar employment. The blacklist enables employers to se cure, by mutual agreement, that con trol over the wage earners which a private monopoly exercises without contract. ARBITRATION. The platform renews the demand for arbitration between corporations and their employes. No one who has observed the friction which arises be tween great corporations and their numerous employes can doubt the wisdom of establishing an Impartial sourt for the Just and equitable set tlement" of disputes. The demand for arbitration ought to be supported bf neartlly by the public, which suffers Inconvenience because of strikes and lockouts, and by the employers them selves, as by the employes. The estab lishment of arbitration will Insure friendly relations between labor and capital, and render obsolete the grow ing practice- of calling in the army to settle labor troubles. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. ' I cannot too strongly emphasize the Importance of the platform recom mendation of the establishment of a department of labor, with a member of the cabinet at Its head. When we remember how Important a position the laborer Alls In our economic, so cial and political fabric, It la hard to conceive of a valid objection being made to this recognition of his serv ices. Agriculture Is already represent ed In the president's official household, the army and navy have their repre sentatives there; the state department, with Its consular service, and the treasury department, with its close connection with fiscal affairs, keep th executive In touch with the business and commercial Interests. A cabinet officer truly representative of the wag earning class would be of lavaluable J aid, not only to the tollers, but to tne president. CHINESE EXCLUSION. The Chinese exclusion act has proven an advantage to the country, and Its continuance and strict enforcement, as well as its extension to other similar races, are Imperatively necessary. The Asiatic Is so essentially different from the American that he cannot be as similated with our population, ,'ind is. therefore, not desirable as a permanent citizen. His presence as a temporary laborer, preserving his national Identi ty, and maintaining a foreign e?ale of wages and living, must ever prjve an Injustice to American producers, as well as a perpetual source or irrita tion. PENSIONS. The party expresses Its pride In the soldiers and sailors of all our wars ind declares Ita purpose to deal gen erously with them and their depend ents. A liberal policy Is natural and necessary In a government which de pends upon a citizen soldiery, Instead of a large standing army. Self-Inter- t. as well as gratitude, compels the government to make bountiful pro vision for those who. In the hour o( danger, and at great sacrifice of bust ness, health and life, tender their serv ices to their country. The pension laws should be con strued according to the generous spirit which prompted their passage. The platform very properly reiterates the position taken in 18'J6. that the fact of enlistment srjall be deemed conclusive evidence that the soldier was sound when the government accepted him. A certificate given now to the health of a. person 40 years ago, even If easily obtainable should not have as much weight as the certificate of the medical officer who examined the volunteer with a view of ascertaining his fitness for army service. NICARAGUA. The democratic party Is in favor of the Immediate construction, ownership and control of the Nicaragua canal by the United States. The failure of the republican party to make any prog ress in carrying out a pieage contamea ;.. Its plstfcrn-. fsar yzzrr. szc t?s'.hr with the substitution In Its latest plat form of a plank favoring an Isthmian canal for a specific declaration in fa vor of thcNIcaraguan canal, would In dicate that the republican leaders either do not appreciate the Importance of this great waterway to the marl time strength and commercial Inter ests of the country, or that they give too much consideration to the Interest ed opposition of transcontinental lines. The Hays-Pauncefote treaty, now be fore the senate, would. If ratified, greatly lessen the value of the canal. If It would not indeed convert It Into a positive menace In time of war. The paramount Interests of the United States In the western hemisphere .to gether with the obligations to defend the republics to the south of us, makes It necessary that our government shall be able to close the canal against any hostile power. ARIZONA, NEW MEXICO AND OK LAHOMA. Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma have long been ready to assume the responsibilities and enjoy the pilvl eges of statehood, and It will be a pleasure, as well as a duty, to carry lut the platform pledge concerning Ihem. ALASKA AND PtSflTO RICO. There will be a popular acquiescence n the demard for home rule, and a territorial form of government In Alaska and Porto Rico, lloth are en titled to local self-government and representation In congress. CUHA. The recognition contained In both the democratic and republican plat 'orrns of the riftht of the Cubans to In Irpendence, removes the general prin ciple Involved from the domain of par tisan politics. It Is proper, however, to consider whether the accomplish ment of this purpose can be safely en trusted to the republican party after t has yielded to the allurements of thr olonlal Idea, and abandoned ita ear ler faith In the natural and Inalien able rights of man. RECLAMATION OF ARID LANDS. The time is ripe for a systematic and extended effort to reclaim the arid ands and fit them for actual settlers. The last agricultural report estimates that homes can thus be provided toit many millions or people. Th Im pounding and use of the waters which ire wasted In the spring would people be western ststes With thrifty. Intelli gent and Industrious cltlsens, and -hese would furnish a valuable market for all the products of th factories. A imall percentage of the money spent in a war of conquest would provide oc cupstlon and habitation for more peo ple than would ever seek a residence n colonies within th tropics. FORRION ALLIANCES. Th reasons gtyn by Washington, 'efferson, and th other ststesmen of th tarty day In support of th . U1f t wyi fkpald iMlnUta frfendly nMUom , with sir Mtlens, tot ar even stronger today than war a hundred years aax. Our com mere la rapidly Increasing, and we are brought Into constant communication with all parts of the world. Even If w desired to do so, we could not afford to alienate many nation by cultivating unnecessary intimacy with a few. Out strength and standing; are auch that it Is less necessary than ever before to lean for aid upon the friendliness of s foreign nation. We cannot connect ourselves with European nations, and share in theli Jealousies and ambitions without los ing the peculiar advantage, which our location, our character and our insti tutions give us in the world's affairs. MONROE DOCTRINE. The doctrine enunciated by Monroe, and approved by succeeding presidents, Is essential to the welfare of the United States. The continents of North and South America are dedicat ed to the development of free govern ment. One republic after another has been established, until today mon archical ideas have barely a foothold In the new world. While it Is not the policy of this country to interfere where amicable relations exist between European countries and their dependencies In America, our people would look with disfavor upon any attempt on the part of European governments to maintain an unwilling or forcible sovereignty over the people living on this side of the Atlantic. The position taken by the repub lican leaders, and more recently set forth by the republican candidate for the presidency, viz.: That we cannot protect a nation from outside inter ference without exercising sovereignty over Its people, is an assault upon the Monroe doctrine, for-wlille this argu ment is at this time directed against the proposition to give to the Filipinos both independence and protection. It is equally applicable to the republics of Central and South America. If this government cannot lend Its strength to another republic without making sub- Jects of Its . people, then we must either withdraw our protection from the republics to the south of us or ab sorb them. Under the same plea, that the guardian nation must exert an au thority equal to Its responsibility, Eu ropean nations have for centuries ex ploited their wards, and it Is a sig nificant fact that the republican party should accept the European idea of a protectorate, at the same time that it adopts a European colonial policy. There is no excuse for this abandon ment of the American Idea. We have maintained the Monroe doctrine for three-quarters of a century. The ex pense to us has been practically noth ing, but the protection has been beyond value to our sister republics. lf a Filipino republic Is erected upon the ruins of Spanish tyranny, Its. protec tion by us will be neither difficult nor expensive. No European nation would be willing for any other European na tion to have the islands, neither would any European nation be willing; to pro voke a war with us In order to obtain possession of the Islands. If we assert sovereignty over the Filipinos we will have to defend that ' sovereignty by force," and the Filipinos will be our enemies; If we protect them from out side Interference, they will defend themselves and will be our friends. If they shpw as much determination in opposing the sovereignty of other na tions as they have shown in opposing our sovereignty, they will not require much assistance from us. EXTRA VAOANCE. The republican party, drawing as It does enormous campaign funds from those who enjoy special privileges at the hands of the government. Is power, less to protect the taxpayers from the attack of those who profit by large ap propriations. A surplus in the treas ury offers constant . temptation to ex .lavagance, and extravagance, In turn, compels a resort to new means of taxa tion, which is being kept in the back ground until the campaign is over, Is i fair illustration of the imposition which will be attempted when there Is i considerable amount of money idle In the treasury. The rehabilitation of the merchant marine, laudable In it self, Is made the pretext for expen diture of public money fdr the benefit of large ship owners, and in the in- fft! ,r s trannortHtlnn mononolV. The government being only the agent of the people, has no ngnt to coiiect from the people taxes beyond the le gitimate needs of a government hon estly and effectively administered, and public servants should exercise the same degree of care in the use of the people's money that private individ uals do in the use of their own money. With a restoration of a foreign policy consistent with, American Ideas there can be an Immediate and large reduc tion in the burdens now borne by the people. INCOME TAX. By Inadvertence the Income tax plank agreed upon by the resolutions committee was omitted from the plat- m V a 1 ... J ff V. lorm as itjhu hiiu uuupieu. Aiie sub ject, however, Is covered by the re affirmation of the Chicago platform, and I take this occasion to reassert my belief in the principle which under lies the Income tax. Congress should have authority to levy and collect an Income tax whenever necessary, and an amendment to the federal consti tution speciflcially conferring such au thority ought to be supported by even those who may think the tax unneces sary at this time. In the hour of danger the government can draft the citizen; it ought to be able to draft the pocketbook as well. Unless money Is more precious than blood, we can. not afford to give greater protection to the Incomes of the rich than to the lives of the poor. IMPERIALISM. The subjects, however, treated In this letter. Important as each may seem In Itself, do not press so Impera tively for solution as the question which the plutform declares to be the paramount issue In this campaign. Whether we shall adhere to, or aban don, those ideas of government which have distinguished this nation from other nations and given to Its history ts peculiar charm and value, Is a ques tion the settlement ot wnicn cannot be delayed. No other question can ap nroach it In Importance; no other question demands such Immediate con sideration. It is easier to lose a repu tation than -to establish one, and this nation would And It a llong and labori ous task to regain Its proud position among the nations. If, under the stress of temptation, It should repudiate the self-evident truths proclaimed by our heroic ancestors snd sacredly treasured during a career unparalleled in tne annals of time. When the doctrine that the people are the only aouree of power Is made secure from further at tack we can snfeiy proceed to the set. tlement of the numerous questions which Involve the domestic and eco nomic welfare of our citizens. Very truly yours, W. J. BRYAN. FIRST BNOW FALLS IN THE HILLS. Lead. n. D.. Sept. 17. This morning snow and rain fell In this vicinity. A vrv avr north wind cmhm the air. Two Inch -ttltd Bald mounuinvinf It 1 quit cold bsra. STATEMT MR. HOMI8TEN ISSUES LETTER TO FUSION FORCES. OUTLOOK VERY BRIGHT Every Encouragomont In thai Stat For Succass of the Local and National Ticket. Lincoln, Neb. Special.) Chairman J. H. Edmlsten of the people's independ ent state central committee today is sues an open letter to the reform forces of Nebraska, dealing with the progress and present status of the campaign. In his letter Mr. Edmlsten refers very caustically and pointedly to the record and standing of the republican candi date for govern er. Mr. Edmlsten says in part: "We desire to congratulate the work ers of the reform forces for the manner In which they are taking hold ef the po. Iltical work In this campaign. Evi dences are to be seen in ail sections of the state that our people are Inspired with the hope of success in this con test, both in state and nation. ... "With this feeling abroad, one and all enter Into the campaign with the full belief that their efforts will be reward ed with victory, and, my fellow work ers, there is no occasion for any other feeling as to the outcome of this po litical engagement. First of all our cause is Just, and we believe the right will prevail, and second, there is a ma jority of free, Independent thinkers and voters in this state who have been cast ing their ballots together 'for several years, and they have as much faith In the reforms they now contend for, as they had in the past. Yes, their faith has been strengthened in this respect, for the reason they have seen the en croachment of corporate Influences from all actions, with a determination to place the entire business of this coun try under the management of 1 the trusts, and ultimately controlled by one gigantlo trust. RECORD OF REFORM FORCES. "The contrast In the management of the affair of the state of Nebraska, when taking that of the reform forces and comparing It with the record made by the republican party, causes every citizen who has heretofore given his support to the cause of reform to re joice for so doing. One has only to glance back at the record and officials of the republican party and ask him self If he wants a repetition of the same. Take a sharp glance at the can didate the republican party is present ing for the suffrage of the people of this state In this campaign for govern or. Take a little pains and inquire Into his record, investigate his past history, morally' and socially, and ask yourself the question If you want the state of Nebraska presided over by a man of this type. Remember the -institutions of this state with helpless children and unfortunates at the mercy of a gov ernor who knows no Interest but that of commercialism. "We believe that the Intelligent vot ers of this state are not to be deceived by any delusion or bait that may be thrown out for tne purpose of decoying the voters fryui lite wutic tiic liiVO heretofore followed, which has given uch good satisfaction. Upon the other hand, we feel confident that with the assurances that are coming to us dally that not only the state ticket, but the electoral ticket, will receive an In :reased majority at the polls this fall. "There la but one thing to be done to bring this about, and that is that every person who has allied himself with the reform forces shall exercise all the In fluence he can to bring these matters about. With a united effort in this re spect you can be assured of victory to the cause of the people for two years more. ' "There is no reason why the condi tions referred to should not exist in ev ery county; yes, every precinct in the state, and we do not doubt for one mo. ment when the returns are sent by wire across the nation that the glad news will be heralded from ocean to ocean that the home state of Hon. W. J. Hryan his been carried for the cause of reform by 20,000." DETROIT BANK CLOSES DOORS. Detroit, Mlch. (Special.) The oldest ban kin Detroit dosed its doors this noon. The bank wits that of A. Ives & Sons, and the written notice pasted on the front door merely said: "Wc hove decided to go into liquidation." The first Intimation of trouble came several months agD, when Ives & Sons withdrew 'from the clearing house as sociation In the matter of weekly state ments. Ives & Sons had been members of the clearing house since the fky It was organized, but being private bank ers they objected strenuously to the Idea of giving weekly statements. WANT NO MILITARISM. Utlca, N. Y. (Special.) At the ses sion of the State Federation of Work Ingmen today, among the resolutions adopted was one which protests against "Large standing armies as being a inensoe to th liberties of organised wage workers and a heavy burden upon them." The resolution declares It to be the irm belief of th federation that "ne contingency could possibly arise that would warrant a larger army If the r.ntt, wis and human course hereto for followtd by our government war continued. tunnqiTOCJ. MssssBsBnssnsnnBBtBssn Cotannl Matf MaysIt Wa Th Worst He Ever Saw. Honolulu. Special.) Colon! Mead, who commanded all th American force at Tientsin, arrived here on September 1 on the transport en rout to San, Francisco. "I have Been in the war business for thirty-five yean," said Colonel Mende. "and I never saw such slaughter 'an was inflicted on the Chinese at Tientsin) on the-ISth and 14th of July. Whan we finally entered the walled city there were dead and mangled bodies every few feet, it seemed. They lay all ever the streets. . . , . . "There was no special attempt to get the figures of the enemy's loss. Tne dead were simply burled aa quickly a possible, and the Chinese started alone the Pekin road with what wounded they could look after. There were MS of these." The battle began at daylight an July It, raged all day and night, ana an the following morning the end came witn the blowing up by the Japanese ef one of the gatea through which, the allien entered the city. EX-QUEEN'S LESSON IN PATRIOT-- ux-wueen iiiuoaaiaiu uns m-, irw on her 62d birthday, September I, ta give th natives another lesson la American patriotism. During1 tne cele bration and concert at the qaaan'S res idence she arose when''T, Star Span, gled Banner" was pjsed, and kept her seat during the staying of the Hawaii an national anthem.. This action great ly tuipip-ed the rttives. It wan the queen's way of showing that "The Star Spangled Banner" was the national anthem in Hawaii, and not the eld Hawaiian hymn. This action n.ay have a good deal of political effect as a reply from the queen to those na tives who are urging the organization of an Independent party, with the ldes that the restoration of the monarch is still a possibility. . IN PLACE OF 60EBEL LAW. Kentucky Legislature Agree en New Election Law. Frankfort, Ky. (Special.) The sen ate and house special committee en election this afternoon decided to veto on the recommendation of election bUn to the houses as soon as practicable The bilBl to each house will be substan tially the same, as both provide tar equal party division in boards and elec tion officers. A minority report will be made1 to the house by Representative Orr, dem ocrat, who agrees with the majority re port, except that he does not favor clothing the election eommlsrioner with judicial powers. The bills provide that the state board of election commissioners shall be com posed of three members, one to be se lected' from each of the dominant po litical parties and the Clerk of the Court of Appeals. County boards shall be the same, except- that the clerk of the circuit court shall be the third, member. CORNER IN BROOM CORN. Trust Said to Have Combined wltn Manufacturers, Mattoon, 111. (Special.) Details have come to light of a daring coup to gain exclusive control of the broopi eorts crop Demg narvesiea in uenirai Illi nois. The Central Broom Supply com pany is said to be manipulating - the deal and has enlisted the co-operation of the biggest broom manufacturers in the east. The value of the present crop is $2,600,000. It is 60 per cent short of last season's crop, which makes the "corner" a necessary move on th trust's part. For several,. weeks the manufacturers have had agents in the field to purchase the coming yield at prices under the trust's figures. The trust has now effected an arrangement to furnish the manufacturers with suf ficient, brush to last till October 1 if they will withdraw their agents. They furnish It at 90 and $100 a 'ton. The procedure is for the trust to "corner" the 1900 yield at law figures and then restore the price to $200 a ton. 1 TIES PILED ON THE TRACK. Kansas City, Mo. (Special.) A spe cial to the Star from Abilene, Kan., says: Three attempts were made Inst night to wreck Union Pacific trains west of here. Ties were piled on the track In front of the local passenger train, and the "Flyer," westbound, a.id heavy Iron on the track before the "Flyer" eastbound. The obstructions were discovered and the trains stopped In time to prevent any damages. RUSSIANS CAPTURE FULJARDA. Ft. Petersburg, Sept. 17,-OcIbI dis patches received here announce the capture of Fuljarda on 8r'.eaiber h, giving the Russians command, of th Manchurlan railway. General Orlift and General Rennenkampf, command ing separate columns, left Tslkslhsr on September t and occupied Zanfundl on the 9th. Mongolo and Fuljarda gave up cattle In lieu of taxes. A Pallne, Kan., special says a number of wholesale grocers have been form Ing a syndicate to control the whole sale grocery business in Kan' as. Mis souri, Iowa, Nebraska and olVr west ern atates. The syndicate '. n: ptoo sbly have capital of flO.f WW and, will have Its beadquarttn- I J'iieia City. , EDOAR HOWARD rrMt'.4 Papllllon, Nb.( Bid. I",- f H rhaa sold the Pnplilton Tnri w r, Morgan of Chappcii. luwt & Saturday ' i,