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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
3
Washington reports Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang have drafted a joint settlement proposal now in the hands of the powers. Details are not known but it is said to require substantial changes before acceptance. British foreign office is said to be examining the plan.
Washington Oct. 19 Minister Conger sent a cable detailing propositions from Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang as a basis for peace talks. The French note forms the basis for negotiations with powers to resolve details later. The main obstacle is the emperor's absence from Peking, weakening the legitimacy of plenipotentiaries and hindering decisively reestablishing imperial authority.
The French charge d'affaires M Theibaut met with Secretary Hay at the State Department in Washington on October 19 to urge that peace negotiations with China begin at once. He cited favorable powers' notes and the satisfactory replies from governments as reasons to act immediately on agreed points.
The Pao-Ting-Fu expedition column reached six miles south of Chi-Chow without opposition. They found the heads of 14 Boxers on walls at Chou-Choon and 7 imperial troops killed. Field Marshal Count Waldersvee arrived with an escort of international troops and was accorded full military honors at the palace of the dowager empress.
The population of the territory of Arizona is 122,212 compared with 59,620 in 1800. This shows an increase of 65.59 percent or 104.9 percent.
Mr Bryan's train reached Schenectady fifteen minutes late and he spoke to a large crowd in the vacant space behind the station. Large gatherings greeted him at Amsterdam Fonda Johnstown and Utica as he canvassed topics including the Philippines and army questions with farmers audiences along the route.
Senator Hanna began his second day in South Dakota with a stop at Sisseton Mlandreau where he addressed a large crowd in a hoarse voice and argued that Democratic leaders including Bryan were exploiting the Spanish American War for political gain. A brief five minute speech followed at Egan with an hour stop in Madison.
Berlin reports in a special Reichs-Anzeiger edition that Emperor William agrees to relieve Prince Hohenlohe as chancellor. He will award Hohenlohe the Order of the Black Eagle and present a diamond set, while Count von Buelow is named chancellor and foreign minister.
Wisconsin capital backs a plan to establish a large pulp mill in the Rainy Lake region of Western Canada. The project highlights abundant spruce wood and water power, with the Ontario and Rainy Lake railway expected to open the area for cheaper, steadier pulp production.
Consul General Hanauer reports from Frankfort that American exporters should educate Europeans on using Indian corn as human food. He says diligent promotion could raise corn meal exports dramatically and aid Europe's poor workers. Governor Roosevelt finishes Ohio campaign and moves into West Virginia with a Navarre stop and a large crowd. A rough riders regiment joined the parade as the special train departed Wheeling at 2 30 p m with six stops planned.
London reports The Daily Express cites General Sir Redvers Buller being summoned from South Africa to lead as commander in chief. Lord Roberts reportedly declines the post without autonomy. Also Sir Frederick Mitchell Hodgson declares Gold Coast will become a major gold producer.
Eugene V. Debs the Social-Democratic presidential candidate spoke to a large audience at the Peerless theater in Clinton Iowa on the labor question and socialism drawing notable enthusiasm. Charles Brecker and Charles Lloyd also addressed the crowd as congressional and electoral candidates.
London reports the privy council meeting at Balmoral decided to prorogue parliament until December and again until about mid February, delaying the usual January assembling. The notice frames a staged return to session.
Bern dispatch notes the Dowager Empress Frederick in stable condition as Emperor William maintains telephonic contact between Friedrichshof and the Homburg chateau where his mother lies.
Hazamon Oct 19 officials of the United Mine Workers have not moved to end the strike though several coal firms have posted notices meeting the workers demands. President Mitchell has not stated a position and a large demonstration is planned for next week to celebrate the strike’s perceived victory.
Pottsville Pennsylvania October 1 news arrives that the Reading Coal and Iron company accepts the miners demands from the tin anthracite convention. Miners plan bonfires meetings and parades while conservative leaders urge quiet acceptance. The Reading company employs 28 000 men and will resume work once ordered by President Mitchell after upper region companies accept the demands.
Reports from Canton say reformer San Yat Sen captured Hui Chow last Monday, prompting Cantonese fears of imminent rebel advance on Canton. Admiral Ho leads forces in pursuit with 250 troops at Sam Chun and 200 sent to Nao lau garrison as Marietta arrives from Swatow to Canton.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on October 19, workers from the Mineral Railroad and Mining and Union Coal firms are approached by messenger bosses promising a 10 percent pay raise if they return to work. The workers refuse the terms without official guidance from President Mitchell.
Report from New York says Major Girouard director of the South African railways under Lord Roberts plans to place orders in America for locomotives rolling stock bridges and machinery to rebuild lines and shops destroyed in the Boer war. The project reportedly involves about 7.5 million dollars. Girouard previously awarded the Atbara bridge contract in the Sudan.
Former Vermont governor W P Dillingham elected United States senator by the state legislature on the third ballot after Prouty’s withdrawal and Democratic votes shifting away from Hazleton. Other briefs note Milwaukee railway deal, Youtsey’s improving condition, and 1000 teachers at Iowa meeting.
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