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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1900
Page
1
Reporters describe Seymour's relief column surrounded by thousands of Chinese slant-eyed troops. Boxers cut the railroad behind the column as international forces face a tight, dangerous position in the region.
London reports lack of confirmation on the destruction of Pekin legations and killing of Baron von Ketteler. Dispatches say Admiral Seymour’s force is pressed between Lang Fang and Yungsun while Boxers cut the Shanghai rail line. Wires south of Tien Tsin are cut and Kalgan sees attacks. intervention talks favor Japan as mandate.
Washington learns Boxers may force a heavy indemnity demand on China as order returns. U S treaty protections for missionaries and converts are cited while China crisis talks seek to balance power among nations. Rumor of Baron von Ketteler’s death unsettles circles though denied by officials. Japan plans to send a small added force to Tien Tsin as a mixed regiment sails from Yokohama.
A Tokyo cablegram reported to the Japanese legation in Washington states that Japan will send about 1,000 troops to Tientsin to support the minister in North China. The move comes as the North China situation grows more serious and is coordinated with other powers.
A dispatch reports Boxers control Tien Tsin and native city officials have been burned at the stake. A great panic grips the Chinese population in the city.
A Hong Kong dispatch reports all Pekin legations destroyed and the German minister Baron von Kettler killed as of June 16 at 4 p m in London era coverage.
Shanghai reports from June 16 that last night advices from Tien Tsin describe a large action abroad. Details remain sparse in the wire copy and no casualties are confirmed.
Paris reports from June 16 describe fighting among European troops and Chinese forces, with the empress dowager's stance unclear. Boxers are blamed as outlaws, while legations warn reforms are needed yet fear Russian influence. Japan leans toward coordinated action with other powers to avoid chaos and instability.
A Shanghai dispatch reports British minister Sir Claude Macdonald and five foreign ministers demand safe conduct for their staff. China refuses. The gates tighten as Christian sites, a mission, and other buildings burn. Foreigners seek shelter in legations, food dwindles, natives abandon servants. Empress orders leaders to Pekin. Russia and Germany said to coordinate actions.
Berlin reports a June 15 dispatch from Tien Tsin noting bands of Boxers in the native town burning three chapels and terrorizing residents. Two railroad bridges between Tien Tsin and Lang Fang are blocked, a repair train is halted, while a German detachment advances toward Pekin. The tsungli yamen has authorized foreign troops into Pekin to the extent of 1,200 men.
The congress adopted a resolution praising the premier for his service while endorsing parliament members in opposition to his cabinet measures. The resignation was prompted by irreconcilable differences with colleagues, leaving no alternative but to step down.
Leadville Colorado fire at the Home for Friendless Children destroyed a large wooden building housing 40 children. Four youngsters perished, others escaped with little clothing. Authorities have not yet identified the burned remains of the victims.
In Philadelphia the Republican gathering relays a New York centered vice presidency debate. Platt backs Bliss or Hanna to deny O Dell while Dolliver gains Iowa support. Bliss and Hanna deny candidacy as Dolliver pushes for a nomination amid New York factional maneuvers.
GATE TO CITY OF PEKIN. The convention discussion centers on potential picks among Senator Fairbanks Irvine Scott Bartlett Tripp and other figures. California Oregon and mountain states push Irvine Scott while Oregon Washington back Bartlett Tripp as influence builds for the vice presidential slot.
Francis of Orleans Prince of Joinville son of Louis Philippe king of the French dies in Paris at 82 from pneumonia.
Kalispell dispatch reports the Democratic county convention selected seven anti Clark delegates and six Clark delegates to the state convention after a compromise. Resolutions urged pledges to support William J Bryan for the presidential nomination. Names listed for anti Clark and Clark camps include Dave Greig A J Burns W H Griffith and D R Peeler W J Fitzpatrick M Therriault and others.
In Bozeman on June 16 the Clark aligned Democrats controlled the county convention. Anti Clark delegates were sidelined with 102 votes tallied but fewer than 96 present. Temporary chairmen were chosen with Homan winning 49 to McCarthy's 29. Committees reported, a reconciliation recess occurred, and Clark delegates to the state convention were elected.
Dispatches cite Boxers entering Pekin on June 15, destroying several missions and attacking legations but being repulsed with Maxims. No Europeans reported killed. Chinese troops’ attitude toward Boxers remains uncertain.
Paris reports the foreign office questions the Kong Kong telegram claiming the destruction of Pekin foreign legations. It notes telegraph lines to Pekin are down and advises prudence in accepting the news.
At the Afrikander Bund Congress in Pacrl Cape Colony a letter from the late premier William Schreiner was read during today's meeting.
Meagher county Democrats gathered at White Sulphur Springs for a county convention called by the county central committee chairman. The event drew a record outpouring with 14 wagonloads arriving from one direction before noon.
Missoula county Democratic primaries show Clark forces winning all city wards and 24 city delegates. In the Third Ward Clark victory by 16 in 325 votes, with alleged vote buying and repeaters from Second and Fourth wards. Outer precinct returns slow, but Clarkites favored.
Anti Clark delegates sweep Ravalli county with Stevensville and Victor showing split Clark delegations in their precincts. Clark votes are scarce countywide.
Special Dispatch reports Helena residents see Clark faction win city primaries through heavy spending and voter persuasion. Fourth ward allegedly used colored ballots and a contest looms, while Sixth ward bypassed standard procedures and ballots were lost. Clark money fueled operations and drew opposition from Clark supporters in Helena.
In Granite County on June 16 the Democratic primaries produced an anti Clark tilt. Granite cast 169 votes with 122 anti Clark to 30 for him, selecting delegates Paul A. Fausse, T. L. Penrose, Frank Weigenstern, Thomas Larson, Cleason Ambler, Samuel Arthur, James Willoughby and A Kent. North Philipsburg favored Clark opponents, choosing Mike Doody F Featherman EF A Cralle A A Fairbairn John Neu W L Brown A A McDonald and John Duffy. Bimetallic seeds and delegates included Werner Ziegler and Briggs. South Philipsburg had 116 votes and six delegates, with A R Dearborn and John Dawson allied to Clark, others tied. New Chicago yielded a Clark tie, Stone Station elected JD Byrnes and William McCaution, Druam Mond favored Clark with William Dew F L No p ris and John McDermott Hasmark chose Peter Coyle. The county convention will meet June 19.
Philadelphia reports McKinley supporters unite behind his term and prefer him for another term with vice presidency settled by the president. New York leaders debate a balanced ticket while West and other states push strong contenders as Philadelphia readies for the convention.
The Republican National Committee met in Philadelphia from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. reviewing contested seats, chiefly Alabama and Texas, with Hawley’s camp claiming a Texas majority. Resolutions on federal officeholders and representation reductions were referred to Hanna or shelved, while Delaware disputes were temporarily set aside.
The Republican National Committee announced temporary officers for the national convention. E. O. Wolcott of Colorado is temporary chairman and Charles W. Johnson of Minnesota is temporary secretary, with a slate of assistant secretaries, reading clerks, and tally clerks named from multiple states. Ex- Congressman Frank to notify selections.
June 6 report from Kansas City notes friction at a sub committee meeting over 140 requested admission tickets for the upcoming national convention. Kansas City leaders argue they spent about 1000 on preparations and refuse a compromise of six tickets, insisting on receiving more than the offered four.
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