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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription rates and distribution details. It notes daily and Sunday editions, pricing for various terms, office location at Standard Block, and branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls. It also provides addresses for newsstands in Chicago Denver Salt Lake City and more.
The Anaconda Standard offers advertisers a bona fide paid rental for Sundays three times higher than any Montana newspaper. Advertising contracts will be based on this guaranteed rate. June 7 190.
The piece argues for a Western vice presidential pick, praising James Hamilton Lewis as a capable presiding officer and urging recognition of the West. It notes speculation on candidates like David B. Hill Admiral Schley Carter Harrison Williams Fitzhugh Lee Towne and Lewis and notes some delegates favor a Western choice.
Senator Lodge urges Republicans to punish Havana graft as McKinley vows action. Estes Rathbone defends his supervision of Cuba posts amid calls for auditors and inspectors. Havana turmoil threatens to deepen as new disclosures surface.
A Montana editorial attacks W A Clark backers and their hired press for alleged bribery and corruption. It praises Governor Smith and Attorney General Nolan, defends Chairman Cockrill and the Montana Democrats, and defends Alaska’s status and tariffs while condemning Clark backed critics.
The writer critiques Judge Townsend's Porto Rico ruling as weak in reasoning. He argues the conquest does not make Puerto Rico American territory and that the treaty alone does not constitutionalize citizenship. Congress and treaty powers should still align with the Constitution in governing the island.
The piece argues the lead price drop harms miners in Utah Colorado and Coeur d Alene as production exceeds demand. It notes the possibility of a smelter miners price guarantee and questions who drives the fall, but warns the downturn hurts profits and development.
Owing to a busy civil docket Justice Harrington postponed criminal cases set for yesterday. The petit larceny trial of Peter Rivett and Frank Mecaffrey moves to next Tuesday. Also on that day the signing of terti mcony for the Kitto peace proceedings will occur and a decision given. Hearings for Olrich Eng peace undertaking and for the pastors arrested in the building site case of James R. Ryan were continued to Friday.
J E McCormick departs for Hunter's hot springs at noon with his partner Ira French set to leave Friday. Mrs French accompanies him as they depart for Portland Ore where McFadden formerly head bellman at the Butte hotel will take a similar post at the Portland hotel friends regret Tommy's departure
On June 30 and July 1 the Rio Grand Western railroad offers tickets from Butte to Kansas City and return for 40 dollars. Tickets are valid to return until September 30. W McBride G A
Murphy leads crowds at the Auditorium and Clark Bros bank. He speaks with plain talk and helps men sign the temperance pledge. He will share his Spanish-American War chaplain experience next Friday.
In Denver Colorado a confrontation looms between Governor Thomas and Dr George F Tyler secretary of the state board of health over the state quarantine against Japanese and Chinese. Thomas questions the necessity of a quarantine while Tyler refuses to lift it and vows to act on his authority. Thomas demands a detailed report from the state board of health per Secretary May's request.
The president signed the commission of Joseph M. Oats as postmaster at Honolulu. A previous error had listed John M. Oats as the appointee and is corrected to reflect the actual beneficiary.
An officer of the Sth infantry and such other forces as may be operating in China are to report to General Craffee on arrival. Headquarters will be established at Che Foo. General MacArthur directs Captain Russell of the signal corps to Che Foo to lead signal operations reflecting his Spanish War experience with navy colleagues.
The Americans and British entered Tien Ts in silencing the arsenal guns and breaking Chinese lines. Russians suffered four killed and 30 wounded. other nationalities had smaller losses. Admiral Seymour’s force sits 16 miles from Tien Tein surrounded by Chinese troops and Boxers, with sick and wounded hindering operations. About 1,000 Japanese land at Taku with 2,000 more expected. a French battalion is due. Captain Wise of the Monocacy is named commandant at Tong Ku. The Netherlands cruiser Holland sails from Java to Che Foo.
The Terrible’s officers claim Russians and Anglo-Saxons feud and foresee a plan to seize Pekin. They condemn Russian generals as barbarous and say Taku massacre fuels native hostility. Washington notes sailors and soldiers resist foreign command and fear factional splits among allied powers.
In London A J Balfour indicates negotiations avoid detail but Britain would welcome troops from any power able to act quickly for China disturbances. Goschen notes Russian admiralheads international forces. Foreign Office says 3,000 relief forces near Tien Tsin. reports of troop movements and unharmful legations cited. In Washington a brief cabinet session signals possible reinforcement of Marines in China. Hong Kong reports anti foreign demonstrations as missionaries depart Wu Chau. San Francisco notes Sixth Cavalry en route to Nagasaki for China duty. General Chaffee to lead force sailing soon.
Port Grant dispatch notes that the second and final detachment of the Sixth will reach the area tomorrow, marking the anticipated arrival of troops.
London reports a dangerous swing in southern China with foreigners viewed as targets. Dispatches describe Li Hung Chang’s move to Pekin, threats to his life, and a possible bloodier upheaval than the Taiping era, as authorities and foreign residents brace for violence and mass evacuations.
Six high Chinese officials acting through the Chinese minister in Washington renewed their demand to keep foreign troops out of China until Li Hung Chang reaches Pekin. The formal document and the earlier informal request by Minister Wu reflected the U S response, which was a formal decline.
Paris reports a telegram from Yun Nan viceroy stating French consul Francois and accompanying party departed Yun Nan for Tonquin on June 24 with well trained guards for protection. A dispatch notes Europeans in Pekin were safe that day, though undated and of limited value.
El Reno resident A. M. Baldwin has organized a company of volunteers and offered their services to the government through Governor Barnes to assist in easing hostilities in China and reduce the need for additional troops.
Captain B. V. Henson of the Ardmore military company offers 78 men to the secretary of the interior for use in the event of a Chinese war.
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