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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1900
Page
2
Minister Conger cables the War Department a gratifying message. If Russia withdraws troops from Pekin, General Chaffee will follow. Powers continue to ponder Russia's evacuation proposal and the broader military situation.
Washington dispatch details General Chaffee’s hopeful view of the China crisis, with questions on American troop withdrawal. Mentions Conger's dated dispatch, Russian evacuation talks, and war department stance. Notes China’s disordered conditions, Conger’s post, and Russia’s motives. Also reports on escort wagons, tents, and wintering plans for troops in China.
The War Department reports cable laying from Shanghai to Chefoo has begun and should be ready within a week barring accidents. Washington seeks full acknowledgment of dispatches to General Chaffee and notes possible removal of dates from messages, aiming to verify all received communications.
Shanghai and Tientsin report chaos in telegraph service and Chinese effort to evacuate Pekin. Li Hongzhang seeks to force ministers to keep quiet as allies decide on retribution. Russians move on Kiran and Moukden. Russians cut wires and control Haiku arsenal. Evacuation policy backed by some powers, but Japan and others oppose.
London dispatched reports describe上海 disgust in Shanghai at Russia's Pekin withdrawal proposal. Customs staff reaching Shandal say legations relief was timely as a mine was found drilled through an unfortified boundary section, intended for the next day. A Times correspondent cites a high diplomat alleging motive behind Russia's action.
Provo Utah Sept 4 The republican state convention opened with Thomas Fitch of Salt Lake as temporary chairman and later ex Senator Arthur Brown presiding. The platform praised McKinley and protective tariffs, urged Philippine policy, opposed trusts, praised labor protection and criticized Democrats. Elected electors Sutherland and Walton, four congressional candidates listed, Wells nominated for governor and party officers re nominated. The session closed after adjournment.
Washington reports Captain E. Longnecker had his retirement examination orders canceled after a breakdown in Manila and his return home was ordered.
In San Francisco on September 4 judges Morrow and Dehaven of the United States circuit court of appeals granted a writ of certiorari. The writ brings the Alaska mining cases into the appellate court and stays action by the Alaska court while the full record is reviewed and a merits decision is issued.
A temporary Democratic club organized by the National Association of Democratic Clubs was formed tonight in Deer Lodge. A permanent body will be completed Saturday. Committee members Tom Mc Tague N Y Hoss Alex Marcelle John McMahon Tom Stark and R G Humber were chosen to solicit members as thirty five signed the roll.
For retirement, but has almost entirely recovered. Lieutenant L. D. Lawton of the ninth infantry, now in San Francisco, has been ordered to this city for treatment at the general hospital, Washington barracks.
Thomas C. Kearns and Whittemore of Salt Lake, allied with W. A. Clark, released a draft survey for a Salt Lake road project. The plan mirrors H. J. Stocks 1888 Los Angeles and Grand Canyon route. Grading work is set to begin within 36 days.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a remedy to stop coughs and work off the cold with a promise of no cure no pay and a 25 cent price.
Three mills owned by the American Steel and Wire company in Cleveland resumed operations today after a June closure. About 500 to 600 men are employed with wage cuts up to 23 percent and longer hours.
A Glasgow medical officers bulletin reports one more plague case today, bringing the total to 13 with 3 doubtful and 102 under observation. The notice outlines current patient status and monitoring measures across the city.
Speech continues from Page One with strong anti imperialism and opposition to McKinley policy. The speaker, a long time party member, declines re election support and backs Hrvan, invoking Lincoln and constitutional government. Paris Exposition awards St Charles Cream the Gold Medal for world wide sales.
In South Bend Washington on Sept 4 the body of W A Beeson captain of the launch Lenore was found near the Willapa river with a head wound and neck gash. An inquest is planned this afternoon. James Gates and L Olson were arrested on suspicion but released. they may be rearrested as salvage claims and new evidence surface.
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