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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1897
Page
5
W Eri T Sheppard back from China says Russia has seized Kin Chau port and effectively controls Korea Manchuria and the Gulf of Liaotung. He warns the move places Russia in a position to defy the world and dangers diplomacy and treaty rights.
London reports that England and Japan would fight Russia France and Germany if the plan to divide China proceeds. Seizure of Kin Chau above Port Arthur alarms Chinese authorities as Europe eyes the coast. Seventeen British ships at Chemulpo back a joint protest with Japan against Russian influence in Corea.
The article lists current naval deployments: Britain with a large Pacific force including the Centurion and multiple cruisers, Russia concentrating battleships in the Black Sea, Germany sending ships to China, and France deploying ships in Asiatic waters, noting a limited U.S. presence. It discusses potential political stability in China, suggesting revolts are unlikely and that rice will drive sentiment under European rule.
In Municipal Court Cappoccino and Blatti were arraigned on murder charges for the Hanover street killings of Falalaro de Antonio and Savario Quarta rrio. Case continued to Jan 3 without evidence. defendants held without bail amid a lengthy witness list.
The Bram case nears a new trial after the U S Supreme Court ordered reversal. The defense and prosecution prepare for a mid February session with a likely repeat of the prior trial and possible changes to include the Herbet Fuller. Estimates place total Bram trial costs about 12000 dollars.
Madrid reports an official statement that the Spanish press overemphasizes the Woodford note. The government says America’s attitude remains correct despite statements in the note that supposedly require refutation. Bull’s Cough advertisement follows the text.
The Lancaster crew divides on whether John salon or Olive Pecker who faces death for killing Mate William Wallace Saunders was mistreated on the voyage to the United States. Some sailors say Andersen was starved and neglected. a crew delegation led by John Williams says he was treated with kindness and supplied with food fruit and tobacco, with knives and forks provided and no complaints.
The article outlines Count Cassini's proposed partition of China among Russia and England. Russia would control northern China from the fortieth parallel to the Siberian frontier, including Peking, Manchuria, Mongolia, and Liaotong Gulf lands, with a western boundary from the coast along the fortieth parallel to Kashgar and Samarcand. England would take the Yangtze valley and adjacent regions to secure railway links between Burmah and England, plus territory necessary to link rail lines.
The German warships Deutschland and Geflon under Prince Henry of Prussia arrived at Gibraltar on their way to China. Upon landing he was greeted by a grenadiers guard and met Governor Sir Robert Riddulph, with whom he dined.
Senator Morgan warns European powers face American intervention if China is partitioned or ceded. He notes treaties and commercial interests at stake and describes a cordon of offence against American trade from Vladivostok to Liverpool as nations seek territorial gains. He urges swift State Department and congressional action.
Rev. Gil bert Reid, in Utica with the International Institute plan for Pekin China, urges renewed American support for China. He says the US should aid progress in China under a more progressive rule, preserving American interests and guiding Western methods without European dismemberment. He argues China is threatened, not seized, and that Americans can lead Westernization efforts.
An advertisement states Dr Bull's Cough Syrup cures cough cold and hoarseness and is endorsed by Jas Hadfield of 350 West Street New York City. The syrup is sold everywhere for 25 cents.
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