* China party chief rules out democracy Page 3

* China party chief rules out democracy Page 3 * Police beef up security ahead of Sept. 20 election Page 4 * Quake, high winds kill two in Bali, North Sumatra Page 5 * Mega's metamorphosis is great, but rather late Page 6 * Sutiyoso to allow bigger walls at embassies Page 8 * Waiting game almost over at golf's Ryder Cup Page 9 * Russia rejects U.S. criticism of planned reforms Page 11 * Synthetic fiber makers await quota-free regime Page 13 * Balinese script joins the computer age Page 18