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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1900
Page
1
Reports from London dated April 24 describe Gen. Rundle delaying his march to relieve Wepener after encountering a larger Boer force at De Wets Dorp. Bravery and artillery exchanges are noted as British and Boer positions maneuver near the Tugela frontier with reinforcements expected for a renewed action.
Twenty three Democratic committeemen respond to Journal and Advertisers questions on campaign issues. The item notes Schley leading the discussion and outlines views from party members on platform details and electoral strategy.
The note cites Chicago as non committed to the Chicago platform and lists political positions. It records Dewey's candidacy as not taken seriously and not harming Bryan. Bryan is linked to sector information and possible unity or wallet. It mentions Admiral Soktey predictingVie and no VP preference. Names Coromine Sulzer Van Wyck Willems Pattison Deniel Ceseh appear as possible figures.
Constantinople reports Ali Ferrouh Bey informs Washington of US insistence on prompt indemnity payment. Imperial decree allows rebuilding of American missions at Kharput and an annex to Roberts College in Constantinople. State Department has no official confirmation of the AP dispatch.
Washington April 4 The senate voted 33 to 32 against seating Mr Quay after debate on the disputed claim. Senator McCumber opposed the seating, yielding a sharp turn in the celebrated Quay case as spectators filled the galleries and law and constitutional arguments dominated the proceedings.
A Wichita report claims Democrats plan to attack Breidenthal amid a push led by Sunflower League president W F Sapp. Sapp replies there is no movement against Breidenthal, noting his Probationist ties and temperance role make Democrats hesitate to nominate him. No quarrel with Breidenthal exists.
In Columbus this afternoon the Republican state convention opens to nominate an alternate year state ticket and delegates to Philadelphia. Leaders arrived late, including Senator Hutina who says he will not be a Philadelphia delegate. Sessions begin at 4 pm with keynote by Dayton’s 7. M. Nevin as the convention codifies platform planks. Balloting will occur only for alternates at large and for state dairy and food commissioners.
Clay Center April 3 arrangements for the Bryan meeting were made for Wednesday morning. He wired from Wichita saying he cannot reach here before 5 o'clock Wednesday and the speaking will be in the evening. Col B C Little is to preside over the Bryan meeting and has accepted.
A San Antonio dispatch reports Panuca Mexico a coastal town on the Panuco river and 60 miles west of Tampico burned completely destroying Thatched homes and modern blocks. Estimated loss 2 235 000 with eight men injured from a government arms storehouse explosion. Mexican infantry aided peasant crowds. relief efforts centered at Tampico after a rapid wind driven blaze.
President and Mrs. McKinley arrived in Canton at 10 10 this morning to rest. Despite requests for private rest a large crowd gathered at the station with cheers as they stepped from the train. An informal reception committee greeted them and the party proceeded toward their next stop.
A cold wave forms on the Pacific northward and is expected to move east over Kansas this week. Weather official Cox expects unsettled but generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Record shows high today near 72 and low around 67 with winds from the south east. Rain totals across cities include Baker .90, Concordia 1.0, Fort Scott 1.06, Hays City 1.0, Manhattan 0.68, Wichita 0.0.
Harrisburg April 24 It is hard to forecast the Republican convention tomorrow as leaders are scarce on the ground. It is conceded the convention will be controlled by Col Quay's friends. No names are given for the four presidential electors at large. Likely selections include M S Quay Governor Stone Attorney General Elkin Senator Porter and Col James Elver. Ex congressman Letsinring of Wilkes Barre State Chairman Reeder and B W Green of Semportac. Congressman Connell of Scranton urges endorsement of Postmaster General Smith for vice president.
Police were called to quell a disturbance at the Coeur d'Alene investigation in Washington on April 24. Bartlett Sinclair testified for the miners when Robertson charged at him. several congressmen separated the rivals and an officer arrived but was not needed as order was restored.
Washington April 4 Secretary Gage sent to the senate a reply regarding the revenues from the revenue act. Commissioner Wilson notes it is impossible to detail receipts by source under schedule A with precision due to stamps used on higher taxed documents. The statement lists taxes on tobacco liquor and various related categories and notes the difficulty in separating gains by source.
New York April 4 The Herald reports William A Clark of Montana will resign his senate seat The prepared communication may be presented this afternoon or held until later but will be handed in before the committee report on privileges and elections is acted upon Clark plans to carry his resignation to the capital and face his state with a request for renewed confidence and a supporters vote to reelect him.
From Clay Center April 24 report on the Populist convention, the central issue is state committee reorganization. Breidenthal allies push to install new leadership with Semple as secretary while resisting a change in chairman. Taylor Riddle seeks re-election. Fight centers on Curran’s succession and party loyalty amid looming May nominating events.
A Populist state committee meeting called in Clay Center discusses a possible forceful reorganization at Fort Scott. Leaders Taylor Rill die and J H Curran are expected to seek a declaration to compel changes, while opponents warn of a broad ousting of committee officials.
In Clay Center Apr il the Kansas party outlines its bid for national delegates with several contenders. The slate includes J Thayer Atchison and others vying for the at large and district delegate spots under the state’s representation plan, with continued details promised on the next page.
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