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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
1
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Washington dispatch reports Herr von Hobben the German ambassador said the Chinese question is now a matter of detail for powers in the Orient. He noted vital sessions focus on rights and concessions Germany seeks on ports and Oriental trade. He asserted no reason for general disagreement and emphasized orderly relations.
The passage notes U S support for Philippine trade and travel despite current difficulties. It argues such openness serves as an exceptional guarantee and a model against selfish actions in the Orient, urging cordial relations and liberal exchange.
In Peking ministers discuss payments to native Christians harmed by Boxers. M. Pichon presses the issue while Sir Ernest Satow notes locals have indemnified themselves amid widespread looting. Missionaries and Christians defend self reimbursement as losses mount.
Colonel Webby O. Hayes, recalling the China campaign, says U S policy has kept troops under strict civilian and military rules. He asserts the government’s approach has boosted the United States’ standing and good opinion worldwide.
A wartime editorial asserts the United States alone can claim credibility after China regains stability. It praises U S troops for observing civilized wartime conduct and says America leaves China with clean hands amid global upheaval.
Negotiations of the powers on the joint note concluded satisfactorily Tuesday with all agreeing to Count von Buelow November 19 outline except the introductory clause declaring the demands irrevocable, which was removed.
London reports a committee of representatives from the powers chosen to regulate the conference with Chinese plenipotentiaries in relation to the collective note. The Peking correspondent of The Daily Mail wires confirmation of the arrangement on Tuesday.
A dispatch from Pe king reports a fire destroying the officers quarters about 1000 paces from Count von Waldersee's headquarters near Bern. The Local Anzeiger notes the blaze affects multiple officers' living quarters in the area.
Official dispatches from Governor Alban report Tumaco, long held by insurgents, was reoccupied by government troops on December 4 after a three day engagement. Gaitan is described as destroyed. The announcement comes from CoLoya, Colombia, dated December 13.
Washington observes the centennial founding of the federal seat with a grand ceremony. President McKinley and cabinet attend a military parade, Capitol reviews, and Washington honors at the Capitol and White House. Governors, senators, and ambassadors participate in the national holiday observance.
Michigan convenes in a third special session in two years as Gov. Pingree seeks a tax on corporate property at cash value. The measure targets railroads and utility firms, aiming to replace earnings based taxation with cash value assessments. Pingree says the 1899 earnings tax would be replaced by the new framework with projected higher tax revenues.
In Washington on December 13 Lieutenant General Miles suffered a minor fall when a saddle girth broke during the centennial parade. He saluted the president, recovered, and continued the ceremonies as an officer secured the horse.
The War Department plans its own independent investigation into Cadet Booz alongside the House inquiry. Major General Brooke will head the board, with officials confident in West Point's vindication and the widest possible disclosure of conditions and methods.
Adjutant General Corbin testified before the Senate Military Affairs Committee urging continuation of the current canteen system in the army. The panel has not voted but discussions show a leaning to retain the system and drop the house canteen provision.
At the Netherlands government request Germany telegraphed the German consul at Lorenzo Marques to protect Dutch interests during the absence of a Dutch consul at the port.
Land Commissioner Hermann notified the U S land office that the White Earth pine lands sale may be disapproved pending department approval. Purchasers were told not to take possession until cleared. Officials suggest buyers may have paid less than timber value, with timber valued at 390000 dollars versus 250000 dollars paid.
Topeka Kan Dec 15 President Dolphin of the Order of Railway Telegraphers will arrive to assume personal control of strike operations in the district He left Galveston earlier and conductor demanded full fare as Dolphin’s passes have been revoked Local chairmen plan an active campaign to gain support from other railroad groups upon his arrival.
At the Minneapolis board of trade meeting 16 of 19 Republican legislators from Hennepin county endorsed Robert G Evans as the delegation candidate for the U S senate seat made vacant by the death of Senator C K Davis. Thomas H Shevlin, seen as Evans' main rival, was not discussed.
Cuicano December 13. Street car motorman John Conroy used a revolver to fend off five assailants after withdrawing nearly $500 in savings from a bank. He fired, fatally wounding one robber, and prevented thieves from taking the money.
Justice Andrews rules that a woman must be home by midnight in a case brought by Florence Abell against her landlord Jacob A. Omdrake. Abell sought to stop closing the front door and demanded immediate admission when she rang the bell.
Des Moines reports the state agricultural society convention finished its work. Treasurer Ellison announced a state fair balance on hand of 23616 dollars and 61 cents. Resolutions favored creating a national park at the headwaters of the Mississippi and consolidating forest reserves under the agriculture department.
In Collins, near Tionesta, Pennsylvania, a fire killed three children of E. W. Grubb aged 5, 2, and 6 months when gas pressure overheated a stove and ignited the dwelling while the mother was away seeking a neighbor's help.
London reports Lord Roberts issue of forty-one proclamations. The last dated November 13 outlines farm burning limits: no farm burned except treachery, firing on by troops, or as punishment for railway or telegraph breaches, or raids with general officer consent. Cattle wagons and foodstuffs to be removed or destroyed.
London dispatch from Pretoria dated December 12 reports General Knox in a running fight with General Dewet as Boers move toward Reddersburg with a supporting column. Barberton post attacked. British casualties were 3 killed, 5 wounded, 13 captured, later released. Dewet evades Knox again after Coomassie Drift, driving toward Riverton and the Caledon basin.
In the House of Commons debate Sir Michael Hicks Beach pledged that much of the war cost would come from the Transvaal. A treasury committee will travel to determine taxable assets and capacity. Sir David Barbour was chosen for the task.
In the Reichstag Count von Buelow rejected claims that the government acted due to any directive from the English court or government. He asserted the non reception of Mr. Kruger was not influenced by Britain and defended imperial policy.
A White Rock dispatch says Troop K from Fort Duchesne has been sent to Uintah agency to prevent trouble after Black Hawk demanded his children be released from the school. Measles and disease plague the children as parents protest and teachers resist, with threats to burn the school.
George Gould’s steam yacht Atlanta, after long negotiations, is now the property of a South American republic. Venezuela, not Colombia, is the purchaser. Possession was transferred in New York as Napoleon Bolet Parz, special commissioner for Venezuela, paid $125 000 to Gould’s agents.
At the AFL session in Louisville on December 13 the third clause of resolutions on Porto Rico labor unions was adopted. It urges unions in Puerto Rico to disseminate information so Puerto Ricans may join national or international trade bodies in America. It also calls translating constitutions into Spanish and directs the incoming council to implement the plan with an $8,000 appropriation.
Circuit court sitting en banc upholds law requiring Illinois corporations to file affidavits denying any connection with trusts or restraints of trade. The ruling enforces fines of 50 against about 800 corporations that failed to file with the secretary of state.
In Madison County Alabama a clash between revenue officers and a party mistaken for illicit distillers left four men wounded Deputy Collector Jolly Ranier was fatally injured and three others Drewem Lloyd and Johnson were seriously wounded. The officers fired after misidentifying the wagon group as highwaymen, both sides exchanging gunfire.
Detroit December 13 General Russell Alger former war secretary was awakened by an intruder in his West Fort Street residence. He confronted the burglar at the foot of the stairs tripping and falling as the thief fled with about 300 dollars in silverware.
In New York on December 13 authorities report a giant syndicate forming to control copper output in the United States. Leading financiers including Thomas W. Lawson John D Rockefeller T Stillman and J P Morgan are said to back the movement. Mines involved are valued at about $200 million.
In San Juan Puerto Rico on December 18 reports say South American republics are negotiating a formal alliance. The push follows fear that American influence may dominate the Western Hemisphere, arising from the Ibero-American congress held in Madrid.
In YoxouaMa a grand reception to Admiral Beardsley retired U S N marked the week. A garden party featured attire and relics recalling Commodore Perry s expedition to Japan in which the admiral served as midshipman.
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