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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
1
London reports a growing war crisis as China expands its rebel area and allied harmony falters. Dispatches cite German, Russian, American, and British forces in precarious supply situations near Tientsin and Taku, with Boxer threats rising and Tokyo signaling strategic delays.
Victoria B I July 18 The Empress of India brings Col Shimamura s detailed report on the Tientsin fighting through June 25. Chinese forces attacked with torches but were repelled by Japanese fire from Maxims and small arms. An dawn party of about 1500 Chinese appeared again before a large eastern force moved toward the native city as shells blasted foreign concessions.
A London dispatch notes widespread unrest along the Yangtse region with Shanghai menaced by a native uprising. Allied forces seek to prevent massacre and protect foreign interests as Chinese troops display anti foreign sentiment.
The international Y M C A committee received a cable from Pekin via Korea stating Seoul Gailey has arrived at Nagasaki safely and will stay in Japan for now. The Gailey mentioned is Robert K. Gailey, Lafayette College and Princeton Theological Seminary graduate and noted former football player.
Report notes Mr. Gailey, one of the five committee secretaries, did not send word from China. Other secretaries were located in Pekin Shanghai Nankin and Hongkong as the group continues its mission.
Russian reports from the Amur district warn that Chinese forces concentrate on the Aigun to Saghalien railway. They are heavily armed with artillery and munitions. Charban is under siege as July 9 attacks are noted. Russian troops move to protect the line while the eastern section remains in operation and Duke Alexioff is tipped to lead allied forces at Tientsin.
Washington sees a faint chance that some members of the Pekin legation survived. W W Rockhill, head of the bureau of American republics, says fugitives may be sheltered by Beijing officials friendly with Sir Robert Hart. He dismisses any imminent return to the Orient but notes possible relief through long-standing ties in Pekin.
San Francisco reports a cable from Singapore announcing Kang Yu Wei was saved from an assassination attempt by a Sikh guard. The Chinese reform leader, adviser to the emperor, is famed as a key organizer of the reform movement with substantial southern support and a large rumored following. The dowager empress had offered a reward for his death.
A Shanghai Daily Express correspondent reports that the empress dowager sent a commissioner to Tokyo with secret proposals for a secret treaty between China and Japan. The plan allegedly aimed to massacre foreigners and divide Eastern Asia from Burma to Siberia, but the Japanese emperor rejected the proposal.
Belgian foreign minister reports Yu Kung received official telegrams stating that foreign ministers in Pekin were safe on July 13. The notices mirror those sent to the Chinese minister in Washington and align with the July 9 date in our calendar.
Leading Chinese merchants in San Francisco held a mass meeting to condemn attacks on foreigners in China and to express sympathy with powers punishing those responsible. Consul General Ho Yow presided.
Hongkong July 17 Li Hung Chang departs Canton for Pekin despite appeals from Chinese merchants and gentry to stay. Before leaving he is urged by local officials and residents with a petition detailing their concerns.
The article notes Canton’s peace under Li Hung Chang’s viceroyalty with suppression of robberies and pirates. Merchants feared departure of Li and mourned his potential loss, preferring protection to disruption and decline.
AP dispatch from Tientsin reports July 16 actions as 7,000 allied troops assault the south wall. 215 American casualties include Col. I H H Liscum killed. Majors Lee and Bagan wounded. Marines suffer 40 casualties. Capt. Davis killed. Allies plan renewed attack at dawn. legations under fire.
West Virginia Senator Elkins met with the president and praised the decision not to summon Congress in an extraordinary session. He warned that an extra session could imply war and affirmed he opposed war even if foreign ministers or Pekin incidents suggested danger. Huntington and Long also commented on the unchanged Chinese situation.
Admiral von Bendemann describes capturing Tientsin on July 14 with 62 guns falling to the allies. He notes plans to open regular army communication between Taku and Tientsin on July 18 and discusses military control of the line being handed to ordinary authorities. The British oppose delay, while Russians repaired and control the line.
Rome July 18 Pope Leo XIII writes to the vicar cardinal expressing sorrow over the Chinese crisis and the mass killings of Christians and missionaries. He fears for apostolic vicars and urges all communicants to pray for peace and protection from further bloodshed and suffering.
London dispatch cites Prince Tuan moving toward a general uprising with a fixed date not known. Chinese forces advance from Hupeh toward Shanghai as foreign troops arrive, leaving Shanghai undefended and forts under Chinese control, signaling growing threat.
Dispatch from Consul General Fowler in Chefoo says the Shantung governor’s courier left Pekin on July 4 as legations still hold out. Minister Allen in Seoul reports Boxers and Chinese near Corean frontier. Pingyan natives described as northern. Continued on Page Ten.
At the Idaho Democratic state convention in Pocatello the Woods delegation from Shoshone County was seated by a 122 to 110 vote amid a battle over United States Senate nomination with Dubois and Hawley leading the contention. The day featured county-unit rule loosening and preparations for future nominations as the party aligned around fusion efforts and state offices.
Boise delegates adjourned after a harmonious session with no floor contests except for attorney general and mining inspector. The platform pledges allegiance to the national Republican program, McKinley administration policies, stronger federal power to regulate trusts, and a tough stance on China and constitutional reform.
A telegram reports John Rakun an Austrian coal miner attempted to Saw off his head in Aldridge. He attacked himself with a razor and an ax after wandering into a frenzied state, leaving him critically wounded but alive, with Sheriff Young unable to move him for transport. He is deemed mentally unsound and will be examined when stable.
The decomposed body of a middle aged man with no identification was found in Prickly Pear creek near East Helena. Coroner ruled no inquest and the body was buried by the county. noMissed from East Helena since, the river had dried and water was diverted for irrigation.
Captain Frank B Whitiman of the 2th Infantry arrived in San Francisco and tendered his resignation. He has been designated “for the good of the service” by direction of the president, to take effect July 1.
The Montana state board of equalization reports total property assessments for 1900 at about 152 to 153 million dollars, up roughly 10 million from last year. Cattle numbers rise to 534,333 head, sheep to 3,488,694, with Silver Bow County posting the largest mining-related gain. seven counties show declines totaling over three million, while railroads await roadbed valuations set for July 24 and 25.
Horace Sedger and actress Ethel Sedger were arraigned at Bow Street on charges of fraudulently obtaining goods with worthless checks. They were discharged after a magistrate found the Sedgers’ check likely unpaid due to the theatrical association lacking funds. Mrs Sedger had already been released from custody.
After a conference between counsel and the court in the hearing of Charles Eastman the Harvard instructor charged with the murder of Richard Grogan on July 1 Judge Almy ordered his discharge finding no reason to hold Eastman for the grand jury Cambridge Mays July 18
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