Chinese Assertions Fail to Convince the Powers
A brief report notes that Chinese assertions failed to sway authorities amid ongoing discussions. Officials remain cautious as negotiations continue with few concrete concessions announced.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1900
Page
1
Ministers Safe or In Danger at Tientsin Distress
London reports debate over Chinese ministers in Tientsin as Boxers and massacres unfold. Telegrams from Sheng claim provisions will reach legations while warnings grow that negotiations falter. US steps toward forceful action and German and British papers critique Washington policy amid uncertain safety status.
Covert Warning 10 The United States Berlin Report
Berlin reports Emperor William appeals to Queen Victoria and European rulers to maintain harmony against China and oppose the yellow peril. Germany plans larger forces for China and asks volunteers for a second China corps. US stance appears mild, with no isolated action expected. Beijing and Tientsin operations cited, with commander delays blamed for bloodshed. Various German figures address China policy and manpower shipments headed to San Francisco and Tsintau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
William
Victoria
Emperor Nicholas
Francis Joseph
Humbert
China
Voerwaerts
Second China
United States
Foreign Office
Washington
Pekin
Emperor speech urges German troops to spare none and make no prisoners
The Lokal Anzeiger reports Kaiser Wilhelm II telling Bremerhaven troops bound for China to show German efficiency and bravery, spare nobody, make no prisoners, and open a path for civilization. The AP confirms the Lokal Anzeiger accurately rendered the speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Bremerhaven
China
Germany
Thame
Ministers Safe From Pekin Report Dispatch
A Canton dispatch dated July 24 reports that foreign ministers are safe in Pekin. Viceroy Tak Su plans a proclamation to foreign regiments and consuls tomorrow, stating he has received a message dated the 22nd from Pekin about an imperial soldier arresting a runner with a message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Canton
Yamen
Tak Su
Pekin
Yang Li
Rumors of Pekin Legation Safety Stir Inquiry
The message from British legation says ministers at Pekin are safe and health good after danger, as a deputy reports no injuries. Yet officials warn reports may be unreliable and deception valued by Chinese rulers. rumors spread as money is spent seeking confirmation of foreigners’ safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legation
Yang Li
Tsung Lyamen
Pekin
Tak Sul
Li Hung
Tak Su
Yuan Shi Kai
Sheng
Canton
Prince Tuan Dies After Boxer Rebellion Clash
Shanghai cor respondent reports a large Boxers faction revolted against Prince Tuan alleging tools for his ends. A fierce battle outside Pekin with Tuan leading his followers ended in defeat and his death after several hours of fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shanghai
Daily Express
Prince Tuan
Pekin
Ministers May Be Alive In Shanghai Telex Feud
Reports from Shanghai say surviving diplomats have left Pekin for Tien tsin escorted by Jung Lu troops. Li Hung Chang's talk with foreign consuls aimed to ease anger and delay allied march on Pekin. Foreigners in Pekin report heavy casualties and dire shortages as shelling and sniping continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shanghai
Pekin
Tientsin
Jung Lu
Li Hung Chang
Daily Mail
Claude Macdonald
Sir Claude
Sir Claude Macdonald
Paoting
Pechin
Amoy
Fokien
Belgian vice consul dispatch on Tientsin legations
From Brussels a July 2 dispatch notes in Chefoo dated July 26 that the legations in Tientsin are safe and under Chinese protection. It reports about 10,000 Chinese troops entrenched at Peitsang, 14 kilometers from Tientsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Tientsin
Chefoo
Peitsang
Chinese transport to Shanghai to bring Li Hung Chang back
A Chinese transport coaling at Canton is reportedly heading to Shanghai to bring Li Hung Chang back. The US auxiliary cruiser Ruffalo and the British cruiser Mohawk have arrived here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
Canton
Shanghai
lLi Hung Chang
Ruffalo
Yellow fever reports from Cuba amid troop observations
A dispatch from Havana relays that 11 deaths have occurred among the first regiment at Pinar del Rio. Medical authorities say the disease gained headway before disinfection and troops will be moved for observation. Disinfection and sealing of baggage and equipment will occur before transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wyman
Glennon
Havana
Cuba
Oberammergau Chooses Joseph Mice for Mayor
In July 27 notes, Joseph Mice, longtime Choristus of the Passion Play, is elected mayor of Oberammergau. The report highlights his long service and local theater ties as he steps into municipal leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feriin
Joseph Mice
Oberammergau
Police encounter leaves officers shot during confrontation
Police said two officers were riddled with bullets during a confrontation with a suspect. The injuries were reported as non fatal and the scene was secured by responding units. Further details were not released.
Desperate New Orleans Man Slain After City Siege
A prolonged gun battle in New Orleans ends with Robert Charles killed as police and mob forces close in. Officers Porteous and Lally were killed, Bloomfield and Van Buren dead, many wounded, and the mob later dragged and burned Charles’s body amid chaotic scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Porteous
Andy van Buren
Alfred B. Bloomfield
John S. Lally
John Bainville
Frank H. Evans
A. S. Leclerc
Robert Charles
Captain Day
Lamb
Officer Mora
Winchester
Charles
Klile
Day
Prrson
Littl
Gabe Porteous
Lally
Arles
Saratoga Street
Sally
Death by own act of Dr A L Harris in Salinas
Special Dispatch reports Dr A L Harris formerly of Anaconda was found dead in a Salinas lodging room from morphine poisoning. His son Wayne Harris is jailed in San Francisco for stabbing peddler Andrew Layden last March as the elder Harris spent his funds on legal aid before despair led to suicide. Harris previously practiced in Louisville and Spokane and left a very old father in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles’ Winchester
Colonel Wood
Father Fitzgerald
St. John's Church
Porteous
Alfred Bloomfield
Charlies Agan
Bloomfield
Sally
Charles
Leclerc
Evans
John Danville
George H Lyons
Andy van Buren
H. H. Balagen
Mutual Benevolent Association
Wee
Frank Bertucci
Shhulder
J. W. Bofel
Sly Jackson
Joseph Stassi
Gallation Street
The
Standard
Salinas
Cal
A. L. Harris
Anaconda
Harris
Wayne Harris
Andrew Layden
San Francisco
Spokane
Louisville
Jones Discusses Gold Democrats and Bryan Support in New York
Senator James Ek Jones, head of the national Democratic Party, arrived in New York to meet leaders at the Hoffman House. He suggested gold Democrats may back Bryan, noted an anti-imperialist rally could aid the party, and attributed the missing income tax plank to an inadvertent stenographic omission. He also said he did not know when the national committee would name its executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Ek, Jones
National Democratic Committee
Washington
Hoffman House
Jones
Bryan
Democratic Party
Gardner Wen and Eddie Lenny Box 21 Rounds at Broadway
Oscar Gardner the Omaha Kid defeated Eddie Lenny of Philadelphia in a 21 round catch weight bout at the Broadway Athletic Club. Lenny collapsed in the 21st from a severe cramp that left his right leg useless. Gardner was declared the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Osccar Gardner
Eddie Lenny
Philadelphia
Broadway Athletic Club
Lenny
Gardner
San Francisco fighter knocks out Purtell in fifth round
Tacoma July 21 George Green of San Francisco knocked out Paddy Purtell of Saginaw in the fifth round. The bout was dull until the late swing. Purtell was dropped twice in the fifth, the final blow a hard right hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Cheorge Green
San Francisco
Paddy Purtell
Saginaw
Mich
Purtell
Washington Near The End Of The Rope Of Faith
The administration doubts the authenticity of Congers message and suspects Chinese officials faked it. Hay resents European criticism of his course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Conger
Hay
Not Enough Soldiers At Tientsin For The Advance
Washington reports doubt on Chinese telegrams and doubts about a Pekin dispatch. Officials cite 28,000 troops at Tientsin and a growing, diverse international force. French and Japanese troops expected, with Chaffee to command if united.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tientsin
Pekin
State Department
War Department
Chaffee
Nakasaki
Philippines
Waller
China
United States
Thiebaut
Hil
Conger
Deep Laid Plan in China Masks Massacre Date
Shanghai dispatch suggests a Chinese plan to claim ministers were sent under escort and massacred by Boxers to conceal the true date of the killings. Li Hung Chang denies ministers in Pekin are dead, while Liu Kun Yi fears partition and a wider uprising. A Pekin expedition is due to leave Tientsin within two weeks as Chinese troops retreat to Yaungtun to block allied advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Shanghai
Taotai Sheng
Tientsin
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Kang Yi
Canton
Nankin
Liu Kun Yi
China
Yaungtun
United States rejects Chinese offer on ministers at Tientsin
Secretary Hay returns to Washington and states the government will not accept China's offer to turn over the foreign ministers at Tientsin in exchange for a suspension of the Pekin campaign. State Department defends consistent policy and clarifies ministers were not key to halting military plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Pekin
Conger
Tients
Remey
Washington
Hay
Tientsin
United States
Department
Utle
Nut
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Lyman J. Gage
Chin Chen Lo Feng Luh
Baron von Ketteler
Morning Post
Prince Ching
Tungehau
Russia
McKinley
London Standard
Daily Chronicle
Daily Graphic
Mr. Hay
Herr von Brandt
Deutsche Revue
Ermany
von Boreck
China Expeditionary Forces
Herr Lohmann
Tsintau
Shantung
Lokal Anzgeiger
Rpecebh
Associated Press
Pwo
Adolph Anderson
Sith Company
State Militia
Anderson
Chesters
Digraci
Son
A. L Harrs
California
Drvan
General Goodnow
Fowler
Goodnow
Warren
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