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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports a lengthy cabinet session focusing on the Chinese question. Acting Secretary Adee and diplomats discussed Li Hung Chang credentials and the aim to forge an agreed plan among powers to end China’s ambiguous status, safeguarding American interests and indemnities.
Berlin reports a German foreign office official says a future Chinese government will likely be a condominium among powers. He notes Pekin’s crisis has just begun with divergent interests and disputes over regency and empress dowager powers. Germany warns of possible isolation if Count von Waldersee acts alone.
Washington Aug. 29. The longest cabinet session in years adjourned after a day of debate over diplomatic issues tied to China. A heavily guarded document defining U S position was prepared for transmission abroad, with no detail released. The discussion touched on Russia and Germany but officials refused to disclose its exact nature. The cabinet emphasized allies should seek a common ground for peace talks with China.
Milan Aug 29 Bresci the anarchist who killed King Humbert at Monza is tried. He declares no accomplices and admits target practice and bullet preparation. Witnesses recount the assassination as Bresci sits unmoved in court amid a large crowd.
News from Union Hill New Jersey reports Mrs Bresel learned her husband had been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing King Humbert of Italy. She said the punishment came in one day and expressed belief it was unjust, adding she would rather see him dead than live in prison.
Instructions from the General Land Office reach Montana boards of mineral land commissioners. The state board will meet Saturday to plan remaining work. Clerk G O Freeman appointed. Montana band members named and reinstated across Helena Missoula Kalispell and Kobergman districts. Each commissioner will act separately with one examiner per tract and reports carry full effect.
Receiver Wilson of the First National bank will begin distributing 2900 checks for a 4 percent dividend to creditors of the suspended bank. The $125.81 to $0.00 checks bring total paid to 25 percent since closure, with overall dividends and settlements recorded at $1,282,501 against $3,175,523 liabilities. Most depositors reside in Helena and vicinity.
Special Dispatch reports from Helena that Governor Smith pardoned J J Adams, who was serving a six month sentence in the county jail. The action follows a clemency request and ends Adams's confinement.
Adams was pardoned in Sweet Grass county for reporting a jail break after burglars' tools were found on him. He refused to accompany the escapees, gave the alarm promptly, and was praised by Sheriff Kellogg, County Attorney Hall, and many others who petitioned the governor.
The navy confirms the Alabama averaged 17 knots on speed trials with no mishap, per Admiral Rogers and Chief Engineer Perry. The department also accepts the battleship Kearsarge, releasing $60,000 held back to builders after final acceptance.
Prominent national figures attend a Hamilton Club banquet in Chicago as Republicans gather to discuss strong just protective government. Speakers include Speaker Henderson and Senators Davis and Doliver, with remarks praising McKinley era doctrines and unity under the flag.
The populists and democrats show growing distance over a fusion plan in Rome Idaho with two populist executive members absent and talks delayed until their return. Senator Heitfeld, thought to back fusion, declined to comment on the hitch or outcome.
Governor receives a letter from the Sisters at St. Peter's mission reporting more than twenty inmates including pupils and instructors who were not enumerated in the recent census. The matter is referred to ex-Governor Richards, census supervisor.
A delegation of Germans who arrived from the Transvaal has presented a complaint to the German foreign office about British treatment there. After review, the foreign office will raise the matter with Great Britain.
Shipping news and dispatches describe unrest in China with Li Hung Chang seeking peace, Boxers blamed for violence, and reports of massacres near Pekin. Descriptions include a desecrated foreign cemetery, widespread lootings, and refugees flooding Chefoo as battles and punitive actions unfold.
William St John Broderick, under secretary of state for foreign affairs, spoke at Thorncombe that China lacks a functioning government to negotiate with. He said Britain would support loyal viceroys of South China, protect trade, and press penalties or indemnity, but cannot govern China alone or with other powers.
Berlin reports the senior allied fleet commander lists troops landed through August 18 by nation. United States 155 officers 4470 men, Britain 18% officers 5942 men, France 115 officers 2903 men, Italy 13 officers 277 men, Japan 573 officers 19508 men, Russia 275 officers 11500 men. Chefoo to Shanghai telegraph cable ready Sept 7. Jaguar reports communications with Pekin still intermittently interrupted.
Word from Beattle says J H Conrad a Helena mining man who left in May for Cape Nome has returned to Beattle ill with dropsy and is now in a hospital there.
A Shanghai dispatch reports a plot to burn the city, with Europeans fearing streets after nightfall and calling the situation critical.
Hongkong dispatch says two hundred raiders invaded Canton on Monday night looting several houses. The motive remains unclear as authorities investigate possible causes and affiliations.
Reports from Chefoo dated Aug 29 state the governor of Shensi invited foreigners to safety. About Aug 21 fifty accepted the protection pledge and were killed in a massacre.
Washington cabinet meets after late-night sessions to review the Pekin muddle with Secretary Root and Adee. Germany’s stance on Li Hung Chang delays peace talks and hints at U S troop withdrawal possible if talks fail. Wu Chinese minister denounces foreign admiral interference while preparing for wintering 5,000 troops in China.
One thousand Russians departed Tientsin for Pekin as the region remained quiet, with transport details reported via Chefoo.
Berlin reports a severe coal famine with chambers of commerce appealing to the government for relief. The Prussian cabinet plans a modified railroad tariff to speed imports from England and the United States, while the minister of railways imposes an embargo on state mine coal to protect the state.
The United States transport Thomas reached San Francisco from Manila via Yokohama after 24 days at sea. It carries 261 sick and wounded soldiers, 31 military prisoners, 51 cabin passengers, 173 in the new age and seven stowaways with deaths reported during the voyage. Quarantine inspection is pending and no mail or passengers will be landed until tomorrow.
In Berlin on Aug 2 the Manila hemp price rose due to troubles. Several large German companies with government ties plan to begin nila hemp cultivation in Germany after successful experiments.
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