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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
1
United States and Russia lead a movement toward diplomacy. They advocate withdrawing troops from Pekin to create a setup that may admit the start of negotiations.
Washington reports the United States and Russia push for a settlement in China after Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching are discussed. States aim to begin negotiations to end hostilities and protect foreign life and property while awaiting European responses from Taku and Pekin.
A London note cited by the Tribune reports Britain undecided on negotiating with Li Hongzhang, Salisbury leaning toward recognition if credentials prove binding. Berlin papers signal no aggressive Chinese policy, while German and Russian talks aim for peaceful settlement and possible territorial compensation for harmed powers.
Washington clarifies U S position on the Li Hung Chang episode in China. The Russian note criticizes the interdiction and urges powers to direct commanders to allow Li Hung Chang to fulfill his mission. The United States says it has pressed its representatives in China to act in that spirit.
The 34th national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic near conclusion in Chicago with Denver picked as the site for the 1901 gathering. Leo Rassieur elected commander in chief after acclamation. officers and auxiliary affiliates named for the year. The convention adjourned sine die after approving pensions discussion and memorial actions.
The fusion state convention completed its work at noon voting a Rogers Turner ticket. Johan R. Rogers for governor and W E K McCroskey for lieutenant governor head a slate with J A Reeves as electors and James A Brady as secretary of state. A motion to condemn current methods from Bridges and others created a sensational rift. Henry Drum of Spokane elected Democratic central committee chairman with Senator Turner as treasurer.
Special Dispatch reports Governor Smith pardoned Johnn LaRue, a county jail inmate serving a vagrancy sentence, whose term would expire September 2. LaRue, an expert modeler and stone carver, is needed at the capitol and his pardon was requested to allow immediate work.
In Pendleton Oregon Arthur Kelly a boy near age twelve confessed to killing his father four miles northeast of Milton. Deputy Sheriff Blakeley brought him to town after the boy returned from the mountains where he and his father had been for a week. The younger Kelly said his father had abused him and threatened to kill him. Blood was found on blankets the boy brought back. The father left a wife and nine children.
Kansas City August 20 Joseph Smith president of the reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints declares the church does not believe in plural marriage. He says Joseph Smith never taught polygamy and denounces bigamy as not part of church teachings while defending his father’s name.
England reacts with suspicion to the Russo American accord. British editors question Tsarist plans to evacuate Pekin and doubt Li Hung Chang’s reliability. Russian strategy and potential concessions stir concern about future conquests.
London dispatches survey British and foreign press on the Pekin crisis. Analysts debate evacuation versus continuing relief, with notes on Li Hung Chang and Russian aims. Reports describe Chinese siege conditions, ministerial responses, and the strain on telegraph networks as China’s capital remains at stake.
Berlin records a grand flag consecration led by Pastor Wolfing, highlighting a crusade tone as the China regiment flags are carried. The event frames international law and humanity as crossed in the modern conflict and touches on a Washington dispatch about US policy on China with no changes confirmed by other powers pending full reports.
Diplomatic circles in London suggest Russia has sent circular notes to other powers proposing open peace negotiations or reached an agreement with the United States on initiating action. Russia may favor the latter, noting the United States has no entangling commitments.
A Union Pacific passenger train near Tipton was held up by five bandits. Conductor Ed Kerrigan reported dynamite used on the baggage car and safe opened after three charges. Guards and crew were kept at risk as robbers fled on horseback toward the Colorado line with a federal reward sought.
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