The Independent from Hawarden, Iowa • Page 7

THE FORMAL OPEKIH6 IPittsburg's Grand Opera House Packed to Suffocation, Watterson Makes an Eloquent Appeal for Louisville, Great Kentucky Kdltor DrRCs the Sc- lectlon of His Native City 'for the Next National Encampment PrcsUJont'H Annual Achli-i'HH. TITTSHUIIQ, Sept. commanded high premium in the 'Gratul Opera house this morning when tho imtiotnvV enuamp- caent Of the Grand Army of the Kupnb- lic opened. Iu the parquet, their states being designated by handsome banners, sat tho delegates to the highest legislative body of tho order, while three balconies were packed veterans of greater or lesser distinction. The spacious auditorium was elaborately and artistically decorated flags and tricolored bunting.

It was a few minutes after 10 o'clock When Commander in Chief John Q. li. Adams tapped the table with his gave) -and declared the encampment opened. Pattison was introduced amid vociferous applause and in a few felicitous remarks gave welcome to the in behalf of tho state. JMavor Bernard McKenna spoke for PittSbiirg and William Kennedy for the sister city of the Allegheny.

Appropriate responses were uvade by Commander in Chief Adams and other delegates. These exercises over the encampment went into exectivo session and tho delegates settled down to listen to reports of the national oltiuers. The closest attention was paid to the annual address of the commander in chief, which touched upon a large number of J-opJcs. His pension issue" were repeatedly interrupted with applause. He said: question' io of vital Interest to the comrades of our dislike to consider -money matters in connection with our services to the government, the disabled condition of a large number of our comrades forces it upon us.

At our last national -encampment gross injustice to veterans was brought to our attention prompt action was taken. 'As the shot tired at the bridge at Conoord in thu revolutionary war was "heard around tho world," so one fired by our pension committee was heart! in Washington, and to some extent heeded "by the pension ofljce. So clearly fliil this report Rtate our position on the pension question I at once ordered it -rfiad in full ia every post and published, as far as possible, in the newspapers of the country. By vote of the the commander in chief instructed to make a tost case in tho courts of the United States. As BOOU as possible after my sickness I called a meeting of tho executive committee of the council and was given by them full power.

Upon visiting Washington 1 learned that Comrade Long of the department of Michigan had begun suit. I called the attention of the judge advocate general to the case uml instructed him to make a careful examination and if all the points desired were covered Comrade LOUR-. The opinion of the- judge advocate general was that they were and until that case was settled no other should be begun. As Comrade Long was fighting tho battle of hia comrades alone, and contending against tho department of the interior' at large expense, I believed it to be the duty of tho Grand Army of the Republic to bear a portion of the cost, and therefore instructed the judge advocate general to draw on the quarter -I" "understand the case is still pending." In concluding his report after ing various recommendations concerning 1 the establishment ot' permanent headquarters and other matters, the commander in eliief touched upon the question of "law and order." lie said: "Since wo broke rau'cs after victorv at Appomatox and returned to pur.suit's of civil life the condition of our country 1ms changed. have SCMI our population doubled.

Our prosperity lias brought to our shores large numbers of men who understood little of government by the people. While we welcome all who intend to unite with ns as American uphold pur constitution and obey Vie laws of our land, we have no room for those whose onl3 desire is to destroy what has been secured by the blood and treasure of our pwoplo." General Louis Wagner, the quartermaster general, reported that the financial condition of tho order was excellent, notwithstanding the loss in membership. There is more money tlie treasury than a year ago, while 'all bills are paid. Over had been expended during the year relief. The report of Adjutant General Merch showed members in good standing ,1 une for I.oniHvIlle.

The claims of Louisville for tho location of the G. A. encampment for were presented to tho national convention by Henry Watterson this morning. Just as soon as tho welcoming addresses had concluded a motion to suspend the rules and give audience to thu Kentucky orator was adopted with enthusiasm. He received a cordial reception and spoke as follows: "I have come hero undoubting lay at the feetof American manhood the tribute of respectful homage.

1 havo come, willing witness, to bear testimony to the goniusof American soldior- fihip. I have come with a message from your countrymen who dwell on what was onee the other side of tho line, but whose hearts beat, in ready response your hearts and who bid mo tell you they want to see you. I know that, whatever your decision may be, you will give mo cre-lit for en- tirii sincc'rity when I add that was i never happier in my lifo than 1 nm in finding myself the vehicle for such a from such men to such first of many voices to be raised in good will and in faith, entreating the Grand Army -of tho Republic to come south, to bring ita knitting and to atay all day. You "will find 'there much to exhiieraUr you. You will find there ong-aged in business rivalry, men who fought side by side in imminent deadly breach; engaged in equal partnership, men who 'were introduced to one another at tho mouths of hostile cannon.

And you will find there warmest and most veraal welcome from all Hearts and all from men and women who know how to welcome and who are none the less Americans because they happen to be Kentuckians. I come to you today with arms wide open, hope singing my heart. 1 "beg you come to us with your arms wide open. Thank God the flag you will find there is our (lag as well us your flag." In the presentation of at the opening of the session the supporters of Louiaville stole a big march on St. Paul and the advocates" of the latter city are considerably disgruntled.

Heretofore it has been the invariable practice to defer the nomination of the next encampment to the second or closing day of the convention. Speakers for St. Paul will be heard this afternoon or tomorrow. fHEVETERANSATPITTSBURG Kngllsh mill French Nobility Prnsont in I-iirgu Nuiuber.s. LONDON, Sept.

mass for the dead was celebrated atStowe house at 7 o'clock this morning. The ceremony was attended only by members of the count of Paris' family. Tho cortege left Stowe house at 7:.10. The procession was received at the railway station by the mayor and o-upicipal authorities of liackingham." Tho special train conveying the body arrived at Weibridg-e'at noon. It had been preceded by four special trains from London bearing the duke of York, duke of Connaught, marquis of Loruo and a large number of the French nobility.

A procession was formed at tho station and tho body was taken to the church. The duke of Orleans and other princes of the family walked immediately behind the hearse. In the procession the duke of York was accompanied by Prince Herman of -Prince- I'hillipe of Saxe-Coburg. The coffin was taken to the Roman Catholic church, where the services were held, after which the body wa's placed in a vault near the altar. tho LONDON, Sept.

A dispatoh to the Times from Wei-IIai-Wci says: "A committee composed of foreigners after examining into the incitements of the naval battle, which took place July 2li, declares that the evidence completely disposed of tho fiction that the Chinese began hostilities. All evidence goes to prove that tho Japanese waylaid the Chinese vessels. BURIAL OF COUNT OF PARIS Count of I'iiriR in State- LONDON, Sept. coffin con- tauiing the body of the count of Paris was removed to the marble salon of Stowe house today and will bo taken to "Weybridg-t; by special train tomorrow morning. The bishop of Soutb- wark will conduct the funeral services.

The duke of York will be present at the funeral. The king of Portugal will be'officially represented by tho duke of Oporto. Frnnco nml Mndugnocfir. PARIS, Sept. Temps declares that military intervention in Madagascar is inevitable unless the government submits to Franco's terms.

The Gaulois says that Lo Myro de Vilers will start for Madagascar on September 14 empowered to present to the government the French ultimatum. The Sinnilsli KIccttoiis. MADRID, Sopt. report of tho Spanish provincial elections which took place yesterday is, so far as ascertained, as follows: Support of government, elected, Hll; conservatives, 120; republicans, Carnots, 17; independ- 1 -doutetful, 20.7~" Throstle WiiiH tin; St. T.rjror.

Lo.vno.v, Doncastcr today the St. Leger stakes for 3 year olds, over tho St. Legor course, about one and three fourths mile, was won Sir (i. Johnsionp's Throstle. Ladas, ownnd Lord Hoscbory, second, and Matchbox, owned by Sir Johustonc, third.

lutiTfero. YORK, Sept. Herald's special cable from Panama says: In tho event, of failure to explain its scix.uro of Uuv Mo.squiUo const, tho Colombian government may sond a commission to Minefields to proclaim its authority over that territory. Demand on Ilniily, Thrni.i.v, Sept. JJavitt hn.s written an opea loltur demanding- that Timothy I'loaly definitely stato the nature of his complaints against Justin McCarthy and Irish party.

He advises Ilealy to join the Parnell- itea. Karl of Dcuil. Loxnox, Sept. Watson Miles, tiic first earl of Soudca, died at his seat, Lees court, Favcrsham, Kent, last evening. He.

was 1 of age. JAPAN AND COREA, A Treaty Itatwnitit Tlniin hiKTliolr WASHINGTON'. Sept. telegram was received at tho Japanese legation this morning to the effect that an important treaty had been negotiated bc- twccn Corea Japan, which authoritatively defines tho relations of two countries toward each other and toward China. WAR'llTzANZIBAR, Two ThmiHaiKl NutSvcM tlio Cior- irtiiti Ciirrlmm ut Sept.

11. The Oerman garrison at ivilwa was attacked by a force of Li, 000 natives on September 7. After two hour's fighting the natives were ropxilsed with a loss of 100 killed ami wounded. The Germans lost only two men. A renewal of thu attack ia expected.

Old Soldiers March With 300,000 Looking Oru Twenty-Eighth Annual Parade of Hoys Who Wore tho UJuo la tho Slxtlej IVenther for tho ICxurciscs. Sept inspiration born of the same old national and patriotic airs tliut the stirring days of the 60-s led them valleys nnd over mountains to victory riiprescntiitives of the surviving veterans of tho union army gathered from nearly cvory stato and territory, marched this morning through tho twin, cities of Pittstmrg and Allegheny and received tho plaudits and homage of more than third of a million of Bpectatoi-a. It was tho twenty-eighth national parade of tho boys in bine, and it may bo tho last one. It was a glorious day for tho event. The weather was perfect.

Pittsburg and'her sister city were early awake and hours before the divisions had begun to malco eve a sign of forming, tho streets were uncomfortably packed. In botli cities as well as in nearly every town within a radius of score of miles the day had been proclaimed LL public holiday and from all sections people came pouring in like a ceaseless torrent General business in Pittsburgh and was entirely suspended. A salute of artillery at 10 o'clock gave the signal to the various departments of Lho First division to prepare for formation at points designated in tho orders. The Third and Fourth divisions were given a respite until noon and 1 o'clock. Promptly at Senior Aidedecamp Silas Burton reported to Commander in Chief Adams tjthat tho First division was ready to move.

There was aToar of cannon, a burst of trumpets iiiul the escorting- platoon of police-astride miig- niiicont animals moved down Smith- ficld street. The mounted staff of the commander in chief moved- in columns of fours. Jt had as special escort General Lander post of Lynn, and the post had in turn a mounted escort of nearlj' 200 local of the order. By virtue of seniority Illinois has the right of line, but in point of number it did not make the appearance that had been expected. Farragufc post of Chicago created enthusiasm with tattered battle flags from the United States steamer Monitor.

The Buckeye state made an excel- let showing, between thirty ami forty posts from Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo and other cities boing in line. A tumultuous reception was accorded throughout the route to comrades from New York. Massachusetts was represented by thirty-one posts ranging in strength from twenty-five to seventy. NORDICA TO WED. STANFORD DEBTS ALL PAID.

EnKagrcinent of tlio Operatic Stiir Announced From London. NEW YOKK, Sept. of tho engagement of Mine. Lillian Nordica to Zolton Dome, tho young German tenor who sang with her in Bayrouth, is announced from London. Very little is known of Dorno in this country.

Ilis engagement in this year's Wagner festival, which is said to havo been duo to Mme.Nordica's offices was the ilrstevciit of great importance in his artistic career. lie is understood to have created a good impression by his singing and acting in Bayreuth and, as Mine. Nordica's husband, if for no other reason, good engagements will probably be open to him henceforth. Hcrr Dome is probably younger than Mmc. Nordica, w.ho is now about 35 years of age.

The gossip of London is that tlio proposal of marriage was made and ac- wefa utiiylzTg in Fran Cosiman Wagner's home, in Bayreuth, during tho great festival, though it was only announced a few days ago. Mine. Nordica is one of tho greatest cpcralic artists of tho present day. She is an American girl, having boon born in Maine. Her iiarae was Lillian IN'or ton, and she has boon married once before to Frederick Cower, who inci her in Paris while she wan studying for the operatic stage.

Mr. Gower was a Providence newspaper man, who made a fortune through his connection with Prof. Bell of Bell telephone fame. Tho married life of Mr. and Mrs.

Gower was not happy. Nearly ton years aero her husband was believed to have lost his life in trying to cross the British channel in a balloon. Humors of his reappearance in London were recently circulated, but never verified. Mine. Nordica has won distinguished success in all the principal cities of the world in opera of the French, Italian and German fichools, and she was the bright particular star of this year's Wagner festival.

She was a member of Abbey Gniu'a Opera company at the Metropolitan opera house last Reason, and will probably return this year. A DUEL MAY FOLLOW, Jolin II. Allen, a SlujiH Prof. Alhnrtl, an LKXTNOTOX, Sept. encounter which came near ending in a terrible tragedy occurred in the rant of Frank Davis this morning.

The principals in the affair, in 'which pistols played a prominent part, were Prof. C. W. a prominent Owens man, and Colonel John II. Allen, county attorney of Fayottc, a follower of Hreckinridge.

Allen took offense at words of Albert! in a speech at a here last night. Alberli had arisen from tho tablo and Allen approached him and in a twinkling struck his oponcut twice in -Lhe face with his open hand. Albert! made no effort to strike Alien swore he could pret his pistol ns quickly as anybody when Ailen in- ntantly had him covered. A fter roundly abusing Allen withdrew and Albert! finisher! his breakfast. Another Btory has it that Allan approached Alberti from behind and holding his pistol on him slapped him in tho face.

Neither of the principals will talk. Further trouble is expected. Everything: Cleared Up but the Suit of tho Government. Sept. '11.

Examiner says: Mrs. Stanford has paid off tho last of tho debts duo from tho Stanford estate and has thus early got its great properties in almost perfect order. Khc is most aurdous for a distribution of the so that she may secure personal control of the of which she is now executrix. As soon as the distribution is ordered she will bejjln operations in a new Then, under lior personal supervision, tho erection of SSOU.UUG wovth of buildings and tho early expansion of tho university to three times its present magnitude will be begun. It is that tin- debit side of the ledger has been ck-ared, the credit sidu has been ably attended to and tho hypothecated Kcuuritie'tt have boon released.

The three great 'estates, tho Orinilliiy aud'Vma ranches, 8,000, 1,700 and acres roKpectivolv, on which Senator Stanford lavished expense und experiments, luivo been put on a strictly business basis. Mrs. Stanford has uow leased all of theso properties in parcels, except tho vineyard and stock fanny, and tlio land sary for their maintenance, and the brandy at Vina, of which Senator Stanford never sold a gallon, is still to Europe and elsewhere in immense quantities. The estate is nearly roadv for distribution, except for three claims that are pending. One is a suit for 875,000, idvolving a horse, which is pending on appeal, and another is a suit for 87,000, brought, recently by a Pal to Alto bookseller, who asserts some sort of a contract about supplying books to tho university.

The other claim is tho 000,000 claim against the Stanford estate whit-It Attorney General Otney has presented on behalf of the government on Mrs. Stanford as executrix. This is an annoyance to Airs. Stanford, because HO long as it is unset lied it will prevent her from spending a dollar of Lhe estate in behalf of thu university. Tina claim the executrix has repudiated.

Tho estate will bo tied up 113 long as tho cluivu is pending. The Stanford attorneys are doing what they to a settlement, 'ihey aro urging- Attorney General' Olucy to begin and push hia suit, and havo said that they would waive all objections based on technicalities' which might otherwise delay a trial of the issue on its 'merits for years 'and: until the claim is fully duo. But a small portion of the alleged indebtedness will fall due in January, 1805, when the first of tho mortgage bonds aro payable, The rest fall duo' in several MiecuHaive years thereafter. It has been a question with Mr. Olney as to his powar to bring auit beforo tho whole indebtedness is duo.

The estate of which she is executrix was appraised at 817,000,000. This includes tho bequest of tho university nnd that of to Thomas Stanford of Australia, which has been turned to tho university by Mr. Stanford. Tho university can get nothing from these bequests until distribution is made. As soon as distribution is effected tho Stanford university will ut onco have added to its available fund tlio interest on 517,000,000.

It will from that timo have practically tho income of the en- tiro Stanford fortune, whiuh in times of ordinary prosperity would exceed, it ia stated by good authority, a year. Its income will be threo times that of Harvard, tho richest of American universities, and greater than that of the University of Uorliu. IT GETS YOU THIS YEAH REVOLUTION MARKET Chicago Taking Trailo From tlio ami Southern (Juniors. CHICAGO, Sept. 11.

Several months ago tho market prico of Bessemer pig iron was SI a ton lower at Pittsburg than at Chicago. Now tho value of Bessemer is SI a ton less at Chicago than at Pittsburg. A revolution in tho two markets lias occurred. Pittsbnrg has advanced from S10.2. to gl a ton.

Chicago has maintained the old "quo tit lion Sll -Karl yin-th year southern pig iron sold fri-oly at Chicago as against the local product, the quotations on even grades being cents lower. Today tin: prico of pig iron manufactured in this citv is 7, cents a toa lower than corresponding grades of tho Alabama product, another revolution in tha iron market. Iiot5i the.se important changes utnpha- the supremacy of Chicngo as a pig iron producer. It is assorted by good authority that pig iron and its products can now be mado at Chicago as cheaply as at Pitt.sburg, if not more cheaply. The result of this now state of airairii, should it prove permanent, must havo a marked influence in attracting to this region from the cast, a largo number of important manufactories, wiio.se product consists largely of iron, for tho market for these goods is mainly in tho wi-st, and not only do prices compare favorably, but transportation rates would thereby be mainly eliminated.

"One of the reasons for this change in the relative positions of Chicago and other markets, said an iron maufac- turcr, "is the recent scarcity or orders. When business was good southern makers of iron held a portion of tho northern field. Tint now it has become a question of tho survival of this fittest, and we havo demonstrated our ability to fullj control our own market and to drive the so'uthcrn product from this Held." RULING ON SPIRIT SCHEDULE Xo Alcoliol (Jmi Do In Itondtiil Wurc- hoiiMf'H CJjKlttr Any CijiuUHoiiM. WASHINGTON, Sept. Carlisle han addressed tho following letter to Commissioner of Internal Revenue Miller: "I have received your letter of tho nth instant, in which yon inclose a telegram from "U'cl- born of San I'Vaneiseo requesting to be informcil whether section 0 of tho now tariff act prohibits tho dilution or mixture of dis- lilifld spirits in bonded manufacturing houses or only the manufacture distilled spirits from such dilutions nr mixtures.

In reply yon aro informed the department holds that the purpose i of the paragraph i.s the exclusion of tho manufacture of alcohol of any sort in bonded warehouses. No original alcohol can be, produced by any process under such bonds. Tho mixture of distilled spirits and the use of the name aa component materials of articles manufactured in bonded warehoused aro not prohibited, but such spirits must bo introduced into tho bonded warehouses and not created therein." The income Be Collected for 1894, Docltlon of Internal llovcmie the Flrut of Nest January tlovoru- meut Collectors Will Uu at Sept. tho 1st day of next January tho ofiloials of tho government charged with carrying into effect tho provisions of tho iucoinu tax will nniko an etfort to collect tho required tuu-centago from thono whose resources annually not move than' $4,000. Some consternation will bo created by tho announcement of Internal Uevenuo Collector Miller that each person subject to tho act will bo compelled to pay 2 percent on their earnings in excess of for the present calendar year.

Mr. Miller holda, that, although tho income tax Become a law only oa tho 28th August, all incomes received) or earned during 1804 are subject to taxation on the (Irst of January. large numbor of government are interested in tho method by which this tax will bo colloctod, and several: delicate will arise beforo tho matter is definitely determined. A disbursing 1 otllcor in one 'of the bureaus yesterday said to Commissioner Miller: "Am I to deduct from the monthly payment of salaries tho amount which would be duo from incomes, or am to wait the end of tho quarter or tho end of tho half year?" Without consideration, Mr. Miller answered that tho deduction should bo miuiu Bemiaunmilly.

"Then," said tho ctflcer, "suppose man is discharged or roslgfna, do I become personally responsible for that portion of Inn income which wan mib- jcut to taxation during hia connection with tny department?" Tho commissioner was forced to ad-mit. that this was a feature which would' require considerable study, and ho could not at this time what tho practiceof his bureau would bo. It is apparent that some timoinusF oliipsQ before a uniform system of collection can be evolved and during thu firstyoar there will necessarily be moro or less litigation, and possibly nomo friction between the different offlehtls who will make the now law operative-. HENNEPlVcANAL. Ilonvy lining Have Cuunml Work to 111., Sept.

10. Heavy rains of tho last few days have caused a cessation of work on the llonnopln canul, and should tho wet weather tinue, it is doubtful if tho flrst two miles which aro to connect tho oaiial with the Illinois river can bti finished before cold weather. i The right of way for the first mile is low and marshy, and but a few foet higher than the lovol of tho Illinois river, and aa tho latter la slowly rising, it is fearod that work on this section may come to a. standstill within a wook or ten days. Swarms of men wanting work continue co arrive nnd all tho towns in tho vicinity aro now well filled.

Additional forces will bo put to work ns soon as tho government chief approves tho contract of Edward Phelan, tho lo'woot bidder for tho third mile. Tho fourth which a tio of three bids occurred, has boon referred to tho war department for a decision. It will probably bo decided by lot, Mull and Doan, tho successful bid- dors for the four firat, are hauling material and implements to tho grounds and expect to start work today with a force of 1(50 men. The bids for the second four miles, including five locks, will bo opened on September 20, and work will start at onco. THE TORPEDO BOAT ERICSSON Frouhla In Liiylnjj Out Coumo for Ilor Trial WASHINGTON, Sept' 10.

of tho navy department aro having Komo dilTloulty in laying- out a courwu in Long sound for tho trial of thu Ericsson. Thero have boon several consultations between Admiral UauiHcy and the bureau chiefs, but as yet a plan hits not be-on entirely decided on. Tho trouble in that tin: ship so mnall nnd the time, "two hours," so short, that it difficult to anchor buoys HO Unit distance of two miles can bo accurately measured. The KriesHori must make 1 knots an hour or she will bo re- jeoLed. Tho contractors insist that tho trial must take place in deep water.

'The navy department cannot obstruct the sound, and it must anchor its buoys, making tho c.oursu with accuracy. One end of tho coursu may bo marked by tho Uarht.hnii.se, but this is impossible at tho other end. It In probable that the buoys will be anchored by several chains, in order that they may not bo displaced by the tide movements. If tho should make 2-1J- knots will earn a premium of and 31,000 for each additional quarter knot. The contractors insist upon an accurate eour.so in deep water, PO thatfiho can make tho fastest uos- lible speed.

SOUTH' Convention at Aberdoen Kn-JflocLn All Ofllcers. AnisrinHEN, S. Sept. Btato W. C.

T. U. convention thin morning re-elected all tho old otlicers without Opposition, HH follows: Emma A. Cranmer, Aberdeen. Vice Anna R.

Simmon, Huron. Corresponding lamina P. Myers, Vermilliou. Recording Secretary Mrs. II.

J. Swan, Sioux Falls. Treasurer Mrs. Eugene Slc.cro, will bo taken tonight, Tho "equal elect oil Mrs. Simmons, Mrs.

M. A. Grossbaclcof Watertown, vice president; Mrs. Kate Folger of Watertown, secretary; Mrs. R.

J. Iluacli of Ilrittou, treasurer. A resolution was adopted ing- the populist party i for adopting a suffrage plank and declaring that tho woman's ballot will settle tho prohibition question. One hundred oand twenty-two delegates from abroad aro present and tho one of the boat over CHINA'S STATEMENT. Oeleitlal Gorernment Tellg How Trouble B.

Sopt, Pekin Ion-Tain advices by Empress of Chlnaharoa translation of a recently Issued circular note addressed to ministers of tho various countries by the Chinese imperial ofBoo for cominu- nicattou to their respective The Chinese version of trouble is given in detail, commencing with tho rebellion iu Corea.i The statement proceeds: "To our aatoaishmont Japan also dis- 1 patched troopa to Corea, protending- that it was for tho purpose of assisting- to quell tho rebellion, thoir real object being to occupy Seoul, which they did, depositing themselves at all important passes. They continued to reinforce themselves until their number rose to upwards of 10,000 men. and then demanded that Coroa nhould repudiate her allegiance to China and "declare herself Independent. Januu further drew up a uroat numbor of rules and for the alteration of tho government of Coi-ea, which thoy required the king to conform to in every particular." Tho circular goes on to say that China, out of counidoration for the commendable efforts of tho powurs to effect a peaceable solution of the diffl-- culty, had abstaktod from bloodshed. and then concluded: "Notwithstanding all this and by the' most treacherous and unoxpaoted tem, tho Japanese on tho yad day of the sixth mouth -(July), collected a numbor of their vessels of war outalda' the point of Yaahot and 'commenced hostilities by firinir on nnd damaging- our transport ships and then attacked! and sank tho British steamer Hying the Hug.

This, therefore, is tho commencement of war tluMi- part, which Is beyond all justification, and China, having done hen- part hit.Tu'rto to preserve tho good fellowship of nations, can carry forboar- imcu no further, but feels constrained to take efFoctnal measures for the management of affairs. anticipate that tho various gov- tinmuintN will regard thcin'o "extraordinary proceed ing-n with wonder and iiur- nr i 1 1 uy 1 1 ow ho Q. 1 ay the entire blame which attaches, Th6 full Ktatemuut of tho particular circumstances under which Japan has iniqult- nusly and unlawfully commenced war presented to your excellency, to be IK cated to your govornmeut'for ---Us) inspection." FLOGGING IN RUSSIA! Subntiui Lint on Mia Htortog ot tlio UHO of Uto Knout. LONDON, Kept. has recently boon nmdo by one of tha' great London dallies into the stories of judicial flogging which havo been re-' latcd i from timo to tSmii by Russian: travelers.

Tho correspondent him justv made tils report, and, as might have- boon expected, has found much to btautiate tho atatcmontH made by writers and others In thin regard. Ho bo- piim by aaserling that the entire tlan people fool a porpotual hankering iftor tho birch rod and tho knout, la olden timoR, no doubt, It was BO. Tho Blav people of bygono ages fult a vrottk- iiess for the rod i.nd strong exffeutton for him who wielded it. WhenoTor the boundaries of a Sold, an' ostato or a district were to bo marked off, Lhe method in vogue was this: A number of boya woro taken to the, boundary mark, which was generally mound or a hill, and told to note it woll, walking around and ovur it. Thon tlio llttlo urchins were undressed and flogged nh'mercifully on tho mound 1 to within an inch of thoir lives.

That Impressed tho scono on thoir momory, And they over after romomborud that spot Sorno yuarn ago, at Moscow, in Iho course of a law suit about the ownership of certain acres of land, one ot Uio witnesses, a hoary old Lithuanian, deposed: "Tho Lottin hill la tho boundary. I was flogged on the "place tin tho boy." Tho upper classes are exempt from (ingiring in Rimsla, but only tho upper with a largo "IJ." Government oflioialrt of a certain rank aro liable to receive the rod rcinisMtiess. Hero a recent case: An cx-olllcial was (logged in Poltara liuu, March. ICiglit years ago ho wan nxMc.d to Siberia for something which ho had doms rir U-ft Hut ho tiiivur I'fachrirl destination. Having fivcin tlmsllp to Cossack escort on thu highroad, ho returned Iu safety to Jil.omir, Jioar Kil'f, and became a law- per.

HiHKurviecs wore in constant do- Dinnd, n.mong the poorer ivlioso ho defended, al- ivayn ably and Kimcitssfully. One lay, howovi-r, hi.s identity was' discovered, and In: was romlonmoii, alLliong-h li of liH yearn, to receive forty lashes and to bo s'unt back to Siberia. CHINESE TRANSPORT SUNK. Utindrcd Trixtpn Huve LO.VDOX, Sept. A correspondent of tho Central XCWK ngenc.y ut Sliung-- iiai telegraphs uiuier.

today's date that the Chinuso transport ship Chcan, svhilc proceeding with troops on board was wrecked at Chetungf. The soldiers und crew were pulled to safely, Three tho most powerful vessels of tlio French-Chinese squadron have been ordered to proceed to the gulf of Po- Chi-Li and join tho northern squadron. Tlio Chinese steam- HI'S at Shanghai aro being put audcr tho protection of tho British. Another dispatch from Shanghai says Chinese forces in tho northern part of f'orcu aro hemmed in by Jnpanose, and boing out of supplies were obliged to kill t.hoir horses for food. All of tho foreign employes in thu Japanese dockyards arc dismissed.

ON A SINGLE TAX PLATFOR iv N. O. N'cUon of St. I.otilH Will Miiko Hace for CongrcHi. ST.

Louis, Sept. an lerviow today N. O. Nelson, a prominent manufacturer of this city, the nomination for congressman in Twelfth district. platform will froo trado and the single tax.

A poti- lion, requesting Nolsrm to accept nomination was circulated by tho mem- bors of tho single tax league and Uined over 7,000 .1 .1.