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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
1
The article chronicles a split at a Montana Democratic convention with Clark supporters bolting, fights over committee seats, and Cockrill maintaining order. It details proxy disputes, vacancies from Beaverhead to Lewis and Clark counties, and contested appointments as the body seeks a orderly nomination process.
London dispatches report unverified rumors of Prince Tuan burning the Pekin palace and the emperor’s murder amid tensions from the Taku Forts bombardment. Claims of empress dowager suicide circulate as foreign troops face vast rebellion in China.
A list of national committeemen and alternates is given for Montana districts including Deer Lodge Lewis and Clark Cascade Granite Carbon Galatia Missoula Deer Lodge Beaverhead Flathead and Lewis and Clark with several names such as John R. Toole Martin Maginnis Robert B. Smith J. M Fox Walter S. Hartman H. C. Stiff Tom McTigue David Marks Edwin Norris Andrew J. King and Clark among others.
In Montana a heated political clash ends with the state central committee thwarting boodlers and delegates backed by W M Cockrill. Henry Myers lauds integrity at Butte gathering as Hartman and Stiff address the audience and the convention adjourns amid ongoing plans for a nominating meeting.
The state central committee failed to convene at 12 o clock as tensions rose over Clark faction influence Frank E Corbet acting for W A Clark presented J W Pace proxy from Jefferson County Pace owner of the Whitehall Zephyr The Clark group sought to seatmen not properly qualified provoking a heated dispute at the meeting time was called to order but adjourned without firm action
The report notes Seymour I and another individual are safe after an incident at Pekia. No further details provided.
Berlin reports a high foreign office official asserting Chinese government responsibility for recent turmoil. Deserters from Chinese troops joined the Boxers under central orders, with German and other foreign powers preparing rapid actions. Ships and armor ready for deployment, with naval forces mobilizing toward China.
Washington officials received surprising reports that Che Foo had been cut off from direct wire with Shaneghai. The Yorktown reportedly sailed from Taku Monday carrying the department's original instruction to Admiral Kempff, which may not have reached him.
In a public letter Walter S Hartman applauds Montana voters for rejecting a U S senate candidate who has two bribery convictions. He asserts the state’s democracy refuses to compound or vindicate crime and commends the people for upholding integrity.
The report states officials seek to reestablish communication with Admiral Kempff and Minister Conger. No new reinforcements were ordered. Gunboats Princeton Marietta and the Zafiro await orders at Cavite. A Rome story about restoring China's young emperor is denied. No confirmation on Seymour's relief column entering Pekin.
Washington reports Admiral Kempff's dispatch offers little new detail about the Pekin defense and the Taku and Tien Tsin actions. Naval officers question whether Kempff fought at Taku, while delays in reinforcement are blamed on storms and typhoon conditions impacting MacArthur's Manila-bound troops. Roosevelt's nomination appears assured, with Woodruff and Odell potential vice presidential options noted as Platt falls ill.
Washington June cablegram from Commander Taussie arrives at the navy department. Acting Secretary Wackett declines public release pending presidential consultation. The message reportedly mentions nothing about Admiral Seymour's relief column entering Pekin and contains little news.
The navy department released a cablegram from Admiral Kempff dated June stating the Taku forts were captured by foreign forces and heavy firing was heard at Tien Tsin in the evening. The message was forwarded from Taku to Che Foo and then by Commander Tausig of the Yorktown. Continued on Page Six.
Philadelphia June 20 Theodore Roosevelt poised for vice presidential nomination by acclamation. The plan calls for no roll call with delegates withdrawing Dolliver and Long to back Roosevelt while McKinley’s running mate is kept un-nominated until the convention readiness. Woodruff signals strong support for Roosevelt, predicting early unanimous nomination.
June 20 at Convention Hall Philadelphia crowds stream to the McKinley renomination event as guests like Postmaster General Gary Adjutant General Gorb and General Hates watch from the pit. Sousa music and a municipal band echo as delegates gather and women’s suffrage advocates press for a declaration. Hanna enters amid lighted halls and a crowded scene.
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