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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1900
Page
1
London reports a flood of unverified rumors on the Pekin crisis. Lord Salisbury signals cautious acknowledgement of a mediation appeal while awaiting news from Pekin. Reports claim massacres of missionaries near Kiyuanfu and Moukden, and Chinese forces concentrate near Getsang as Russians and Japanese skirmish in the region.
Berlin reports German foreign office notes no new China news as mediation terms echo McKinley. German papers say Washington seeks talks while others blame U S for Chinese double dealing. critics cite Russia rail veto and strained power unity amid Pekin tensions.
Washington reports no improvement in the Chinese situation and growing doubt about China’s good faith. Admiral Kempff’s letter claims imperial authorities sympathized with the Boxers, while the government was overwhelmed and unable to control events. Officials question Pekin disclosures as possible fraud, with naval vindication of Marines at Tientsin and Generals Miles Buffington and Secretary Root continuing high level consultations on the campaign.
Washington July 26 The navy department released an additional chapter of Admiral Kempff's report from the Newark at Taku in June 1900. He describes declining to seize the forts and aligning with foreign powers to protect life and property amid Boxers and Chinese paralyzation, noting warnings and actions around the Peiho defenses.
Rear Admiral Louis Kempff explains that open firing on the Monocacy tenched about 3,000 yards from forts was an unprovoked act of war aimed at protecting national honor. He asserts shots were fired at a vessel moored there for days, and that decisive action was taken by the Naval Force Asiatic Squadron.
Hong Kong reports an Italian priest arriving with news of a brutal massacre in Huan Province. On July 4, six hundred converts were killed after torture of women, with seven priests slain and others fleeing to the hills. One priest escaped by hiding in a coffin aboard a river boat for 17 days.
London reports chaotic telegrams from Pekin Tientsin and Shanghai show divisions among admirals as allied forces consider pace and leadership. Li Hung Chang seeks safety at the arsenal while consuls demand decisive Pekin dispatches within five days. Reports of missionary deaths and refugee abuse surface as Canton fears Hongkong reinforcements. Japanese division planned to land at Taku by July 31 reach Tientsin August 3. New South Wales legislature votes to dispatch a military contingent.
Washington reported signs of activity yet no official Chinese movement. An Imperial edict from Canton unsettled officials as a possible prelude to war. Korea’s note on Boxer agitation relief could free Russian troops. Wu sought a briefing. no home communications reached the State Department.
Special Commissioner Rockhill will depart Washington with Mrs. Rockhill for San Francisco and Chicago en route to board the Japanese liner Maru bound for Yokohama and Nagasaki on August 3. A final conference with Secretary Hay is expected before departure for China.
A concise item notes someone was driven off the streets in Orleans. The brief records the act of removal without detailing names or circumstances.
In New Orleans a riot left one man dead and several seriously wounded as 500 special policemen were sworn in and 500 state militia ordered out by Governor Heard. Whites attacked blacks on Canal Street while mobs chased negroes from the streets amid gunfire and street violence. Authorities, led by Mayor Capdeville and Lt. Gov. Estepanel, mobilized troops and police, closed saloons, and restricted public gatherings to restore order.
Tagaki the Japanese vice consul visited Helena to request guarantees of protection for Japanese residents. Governor Stewart pledged full protection and instructed peace officers to safeguard the minority. Sheriff Davidson reported a special deputy was posted at Wolf Creek to quell unrest as Tagaki planned to visit Butte and Missoula.
Vancouver July 26 The strike action reveals three positions. militia commander Worsnop forecasts drift toward partial return or a clash with possible fatalities. Canners' Association says willing to negotiate with bona fide fishermen but rejects agitators. Union extremists, led by Vice President Rogers, claim pressure to force Indians from the river and demand 25 cents a fish or nothing.
New London Minnesota reports defense witnesses impeach William Shrewsbury who saw the murdered man in the defendant's wagon near Lane. Judge Eby set 16 hours of argument per side across two court days, with jury deliberations likely Tuesday evening.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports Casper Wyoming where Sheriff Kellogg of Sweet Cross County arrested a man named Weatherman wanted in Big Timber on a charge of grand larceny. Weatherman was arrested last May for cattle theft.
A man accused of stealing four heifers was jailed in Big Timber and escaped on June 3. Sheriff Kel Logge learned he was near Casper, Wyoming, and secured a governor issued requisition. He departed for Wyoming last Saturday to face authorities.
At Oroquieta in Northern Mindanao two soldiers entered a native store for food. One was killed by a bolo and beheaded. A 40th infantry company returned and killed 89 natives, 38 in one house. The Callao shelled the town. one crewman died. A 500-strong force led by Alvarez harasses the region.
In St Paul Cardinal Gibbons urged expansion policy centers on teaching newly acquired territories to govern themselves. He denied Catholic missionaries caused China persecution and noted half a million Chinese Catholics while bishops held limited judicial authority to assist church and state. The cardinal warned troubles may not impede Christianizing China.
The Young People's Christian Union meeting at Denver selects officers led by President W E Nicholl and Recording Secretary Josephine Spencer. Reports from General Secretary McGill and Junior Secretary Jamieson are presented as Rev A K McLennan discusses revival and youth roles.
July 26 report from H. T. Bridgman notes the Windward, Peary relief ship, sailed from Channel on the west coast of Newfoundland after its visit. The Labrador sea embargo is lifted. Fishermen move to sea as crews drive water from the windward coast and fishing begins at several points, though a strong season is not anticipated.
Colonel Moreland under Colonel Willcox orders with infantry and five guns attacked a large war camp at Kokofu. A brilliant charge rushed the stockades forcing the enemy to evacuate the town. A large amount of ammunition and arms was captured, removing an obstacle on the flank.
A special dispatch reports a great conflagration near Nome Alaska during early July that burned miles of tundra and destroyed numerous native homes. The fire started near the eastern suburbs and swept from the shore to the foothills, leaving the surface like a burned prairie.
Richard Allen Walker, a Black man, drowned at Loon Lake Washington while trying to swim about four yards from shore to a boat. The incident occurred this afternoon with bystanders reporting no one else harmed.
In Georgetown July 26 the Powers trial featured testimony from Constable Harrod who saw a man matching Youtsey flee the secretary of state office into the basement. W H Wagner testified to a prior plan to defeat Goebel and threats to kill him. Walter Bronston described Powers and Davis in disguise during arrest. a pardon for Powers was shown. Witnesses detailed pistol threats and cross-examination led to contempt fines. The day included muster rolls, editor Vreeland’s account of mountaineers, and statements about the d d business.
W L Metcalf, 32, treasurer of Skaguay, shot himself in the head on July 20 in Seattle. A native of Washington and unmarried, he was a member of local clubs. Parents reside in Seattle. cause of the deed is unknown. friends described him as close.
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