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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
1
The United States states it will take the mediator role if conditions are met and leaves the decision to the Chinese Emperor to accept or reject the proposal.
Washington notes focus on China mediation as the United States weighs terms and asks for assent of major powers. report discusses European sentiment, possible troop movements toward Pekin, and the relay system between Pekin and Shanghai. It also mentions legation guards, allied headquarters, and medical news of Lieutenant Leonard.
From Tientsin and Chefoo reports the walled city refugees say foreigners in Pekin shelter in a bomb proof building. About 7,000 Chinese battled on July 11 with more arriving. General Nieh was imprisoned for opposing war, later released to fight with lukewarm zeal. A large portion of the city burned. civilians and looters fill the streets amid wrecked shops.
Reports from Shanghai and Yokohama describe the siege of the British legation in Pekin with 600 foreigners under rifle fire, poor provisions, and heat unbearable. A Japanese envoy in Pekin was exposed, captured, then escaped, while China’s instability endangers Japan’s big firms with closures and staff recall to Japan.
A war department dispatch from Nagasaki says the transport Grant is in the Inland Sea and expected to arrive tomorrow. It carries General Chaffee and the 6th cavalry for China service. Coaling arrangements are made for immediate readiness, with a departure to Taku planned and a likely arrival on the 28th.
A dispatch from the British consul at Tientsin reports Sir Claude MacDonald in Pekin appealing for relief. Provisions will last a fortnight but the garrison cannot hold out against a determined attack. Forty four dead and about twice that number wounded. The foreign office says this does not affect the main question of the alleged massacre at Pekin.
Dispatch reports hundreds of thousands of Chinese fleeing districts with fighting. Lt. Col. John B. Mallory arrives as military observer for the 41st United States Infantry. Censorship by American and British commanders blocks some correspondents to curb anti-Russian prejudices amid tensions.
Washington reports a dispatch from Shanghai indicating Chinese foreign ministers will be sent from Pekin to Tientsin under escort. The imperial government is protecting them and has supplied food.
The Belgian government allows Belgians in China to enlist in international service and to seek protection under foreign forces. It endorses sending a Belgian expedition to China, a move that appears to reflect national desire.
The ninth infantry entered the Tientsin fight with 420 men, suffering about 18 killed, 75 wounded and two missing. Marines lost four killed and 18 wounded, with Lt Butler shot but saving a comrade. Colonel Liscum died, urging continued fire as the city wall faced heavy Chinese resistance.
Paris reports from the French consul at Tientsin describe a siege at the British legation with marines defending fiercely since June 20. casualties total 16 dead and 17 wounded by the courier’s July 1% message. Dispatches through July 14 note Tientsin’s capture and a quiet city. July 18 details allied military chiefs considering Tientsin’s government. Consul messages have not arrived in Paris since June 20.
The Navy Department prepares for potential China situation challenges including the absence of a nearby naval base. Manila lies about 2,000 miles from Taku, while other powers hold bases closer to the area.
Paris learns of a Shanghai cable from July 25 stating Li Hung Chang has informed the French consul he is alive and will transmit a message to M. Pichon requesting a reply within five days. The Foreign Minister M. Delcasse received the report.
In Brussels July 24 the foreign minister read a telegram from the Nankin viceroy Lieutenant Kung Yi stating that the foreign legations are safe. He added that only a dispatch from the Belgian minister in...
A special dispatch from Honolulu dated July 16 reports that Chinese residents held an open air meeting to discuss their views regarding the ongoing crisis. The gathering, relayed via San Francisco, aimed to shape a communal response to the situation.
Four troops of the Third Cavalry totaling 400 men left Fort Meyer for the far East with orders to stop at Nagasaki for instructions. They march from the fort to San Francisco on the 9 o clock train and will board the transport Meade around August 1. The detachment will rendezvous with other units at Chattanooga and travel via Atlanta. Fort Meyer becomes depopulated as Fifth Cavalry under Colonel Rafferty sails from the West Indies to reinforce.
Washington July 24. Captain Benjamin Johnson assistant quartermaster United States volunteers has tendered his resignation and been honorably discharged. Lieutenant Colonel J H Calef third artillery on leave of absence is ordered to San Francisco for duty with his battalion in the Philippines. Captain George Montgomery ordnance department relieved as inspector at Baltimore and sent to Taku China to report to Major General Chaffee for ordnance officer duties.
Berlin reports Count von Buelow refused to submit Pekin telegram to the emperor until the status of legations and foreigners in Pekin is settled. He called for atonement for Baron von Ketteler’s murder and guarantees that China will act in line with international law and civilized usage.
A letter from Adjutant General Willer in Chattanooga asks how many veterans from the First Washington regiment would volunteer for war with China. Captain McCoy notes individual expressions indicate all would serve if the old regiment joins.
Spokane reports two cavalry columns moving toward Seattle for sailing orders to China. Fort Harrison Kentucky Fort Bliss Arizona sent 222 men with horses, while 100 men and 205 horses from Fort Niobrara Nebraska joined the movement yesterday night.
Dispatch from Shanghai reports 3000 Russians landing at New Chiang from Port Arthur. They face 15000 Chinese soldiers blocking advance near the town, with fighting expected and Chinese forces prepared to bar further progress.
Two companies of the 5th infantry totaling 215 officers and men reached Fort Snelling today. The regiment will be recruited to full strength before proceeding to the Orient.
Zack Phelps of Louisville sends resignation to George F. Peabody, chairman of the national committee, citing Kentucky's Goebel killing as reason. He indicates he will vote the regular Democratic ticket. The national committee plans to meet in Indianapolis tomorrow.
San Francisco reports Nero and Justin placed in commission for naval service. The Nero will soon depart with a full cargo within a week while minor work remains on the Justin, which is expected to sail to China.
London dispatch reports Sir Chih Chen Lo Feng Luh and Lord Salisbury discuss the Pekin crisis with no result. The foreign office clings to the belief the ministers were murdered while some MPs cite cables claiming they survived as of July 9.
The steamer Mexico arrived from Havana with 24 United States teamsters and 195 mules for the army. The mules are stored between decks aboard the vessel. Seventy seven passengers were sent to Hoffman Island for observation.
In Rossland British Columbia authorities reveal Ernest Chenoweth aged eight has confessed to shooting Mah Lin the Chinese cook found dead May 26 in Mrs Chenoweths kitchen. He said the celestial laughed at him and prompted the fatal act.
A cable from Dr. Loez of Ecuador, received in New York, claims Panama City has been captured by Colombian rebels. The Guayaquil dispatch states Liberal triumph in Panama.
Managua hosts a grand ceremony with military and religious pomp as government engineers from Nicaragua and Costa Rica, along with General E. P. Alexander of South Carolina, the arbitrator, finalize the boundary settlement.
In Congress Hall, President Cleveland signed the delimitation maps in the presence of a distinguished company. The ceremony ended a boundary dispute that has threatened war for forty years. Later President Zelaya hosted a banquet at the Hotel Tralla for the arbitrator and engineers.
After a day of fighting a force of 2000 Japanese with British and Russian support captured the Chinese fortified arsenal two miles east of Tientsin. Foreign losses were heavy though unreported. Chinese bombardment killed several Britons and Frenchmen. Two US infantry battalions and 200 marines disembarked for Tientsin while refugees head to Japan aboard the Logan.
Chicago July 24. William J. Bryan has accepted an invitation to attend the national encampment of the Grand Army in Chicago next August. General John C. Black, chairman of the invitation committee, received his acceptance this afternoon after initial hesitancy over timing. Bryan noted he could not fix the exact day but suggested August 30 as a possible date.
George Boutwell, president of the national league of anti-imperialists, says he knows nothing of any fusion with the gold democrats and would oppose such a move. The gold democrats plan a first meeting the next day in New York, with third party movements ahead.
Committees named to arrange notification of Bryan and Steven son at Military park on August 8 at 2 30 PM. If agreeable to the candidates and Chairman Jones, ceremonies will proceed. A meeting at Tomlin's hall follows in the evening, with an effort to have Bryan stay to speak.
The Hamburg American line steamer Deutschland, Captain Albers, arrived Plymouth at 8:30 AM on her maiden eastward trip from New York. She set a record time of five days 11 hours six minutes despite two days of fog, with 536 miles logged on July 19 as her best day. The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse held Plymouth’s eastbound record since 1897.
The Victoria boat Queen City reports two Japanese were killed at Naas Point. Their bodies were found in a fish net and Indian suspects are under investigation by Indian Agent Todd. Their steamer Ewan boat showed blood stains. engineer Wood drowned while boarding and his body remains missing.
Excitement rises among miners and Yuma County residents over a suspected oil bed in the Colorado river pot holes district about 15 miles north of Yuma. A rush to the site followed discovery with some early locators using rifles to guard their claims amid the scramble.
Cheyenne Wyoming reports that sensational rumors of a massacre of Chinese laborers at Rock Springs are unfounded. The adjutant general cited no trouble and no cause for alarm, noting citizens are indignant at sensational newspaper reports.
Via Haitian cable President Castro officially proclaims the re establishment of peace in Venezuela. All political prisoners have been released as part of the accord.
A massive wildfire rages in the western Lewis and Clarke forest reserve near Swan Lake. Rangers report 25 fires along a 30 mile stretch as Indians are accused of setting blazes to drive game out for hunting. Officials fear over a million acres burned. crews rushed from Kalispell and Missoula to contain the flames.
In Missoula on July 24 special dispatch reports two fierce fires in the Thompson district endangering timber and cedar claims. J. H. Massey and Bonita sawmill man Hearie Morrison say rain is needed to halt flames burning toward a tie camp and cedar tracts while winds shift. Morrison notes a temporary mill-surrounding danger, hazardous gulch fire, and a wind change that aided efforts to save the mill and lumber yard.
Superintendent Collins reports a fire started by Indians on the east side of the Mission valley near Renan. Rangers are stationed at the forest reserve boundary to contain it, and efforts continue to keep the blaze in check before it crosses the mountains.
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