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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1900
Page
1
A Shanghai dispatch reports a demand for safe conduct from five foreign ministers after an audience with the Tsung Li Yamen. The reply condemns the move, followed by widespread arson around foreign residencies. American missions, the customs offices, and other buildings burned while foreigners huddle in legations with scarce food and few servants.
Despatches from Tien Tsin reported in Berlin say Boxers entered Peking on June 18 and attacked the legations and missions, but were repulsed with aid of Maxims. No Europeans were killed. Chinese troops remained uncertain in stance toward the Boxers.
Despatches from Shanghai report Admiral Seymour’s force trapped between Lang Fang and Yung Sun with large Boxer forces blocking the rear and cutting the railway. The column lacks provisions and water while the Kiang Nan arsenal ships munitions north. Shanghai remains quiet though trade is disrupted as 7,000 Americans head from Manila and Japanese forces move toward the region. Wires south of Tien Tsin are cut isolating the city.
Cable from Tien Tsin reports destruction of all legations in Peking and the German Minister killed. British forces move to join ships at Tien Tsin while Admiral Seymour's relief train fails to reach Peking. Washington Paris London doubt the report.
Washington reports on June 16 that telegraphic communication with Admiral is required unless he is heard from, prompting arrangements for a ship to be sent to establish contact.
Secretaries Hay and Root met with the President to decide on sending troops to China if Kempff does not reestablish contact. The plan contemplates Manila to Taku motorizing a reinforcement and preliminaries for an expedition, with a possible naval or land contingent depending on Kempff’s reports.
Washington June 16 The Japanese government telegram from Tokyo states that due to the growing North China crisis it will dispatch about 1000 troops to Tien Tsin to back the Japanese Minister in China who is coordinating with major powers.
Reports from Tien Tsin say large fires swept the eastern city district burning three English and American churches and many foreign residences. Telegraph poles were burned cutting communication. repairs are not expected soon. A relief train to Lang-Fang had to return.
Western Union reports Taku isolated telegraphically and confirms no prospect of restoring the Peking Tien Tsin line. The Shanghai Tien Tsin route is cut near Tien Tsin, severing north south telegraph links to Taku and other northern stations. Messages must be sent at sender's risk. Two wires into Tien Tsin from Shanghai and Helampo appear cut.
A semi official dispatch from Tien Tsin dated June 15 reports bands of Boxers in the native town burning three chapels and terrorizing residents. Two railroad bridges toward Lang Fang are impassable and a repair train is halted. The German detachment moves toward Peking as the Tsung Li Yamen approves foreign troops numbering 1,200 for entry to Peking.
Washington June 16 It is said that Boxer operations are rolling up a heavy bill of damages against the Chinese Government and that the United States will make a strong demand for indemnity as soon as order is restored in China It is held.
A London dispatch argues Western powers face a forced joint effort to subdue China. The piece centers on Russia’s favorable position, Britain’s interests in India and South Africa, and the risk of unilateral action. It notes Europe’s reluctance for U S involvement and hints at a broader open door debate shaping the crisis.
Special cable from Paris reports the death of Francois Ferdinand Philippe Louis Marie d Orleans known as the Prince de Joinville. Born 1818 at Neuilly, he commanded ships in Napoleon’s era, carried Napoleon’s remains to France, bombarded Tangiers in 1844, aided McClellan during the American Civil War, and lived in exile in England after 1870 before banishment was lifted in 1871. He leaves two children.
In Bowling Green Ohio a Bowling Green car and a Maukmee Valley electric car collided on a curve between Perrysburg and Toledo at about thirty miles an hour. Ross Quickle was fatally hurt and many others seriously injured. Motormen James Brown and Quickle were badly injured. Brown died later in a dying condition.
Vincent Kerens son of Richard C. Kerens of St. Louis marries Miss Jane Bedford Henry of New York in St. Brendan's Church Elkins with Bishop Donohue Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Ireland among guests. The couple plans a June departure for Europe and the wedding was moved from New York Cathedral due to Mrs. Kerens' health.
The Elbe Trave Canal opens with imperial ceremony length 41 miles wide 82 meters cost 26 million marks with Lübeck and Prussia funding. The project aims to boost Lübeck Hamburg and Austrian German trade. Diet sessions face obstruction and threatened rail workers resignations linked to socialism.
In Chillicothe Judge J C Douglas arraigned Richard Gardner the alleged murderer of Ethel Long. Gardner pled not guilty and the trial was set for Monday July 9 with Archibald Mayo defending and H C Claypool prosecuting. Gardner showed little emotion as the indictment detailed the killing.
In Rome on June 16 King Humbert opened Parliament with a call for cooperation to avoid scandalous scenes that dissolved the previous chamber. Big Gallo, Ministerialist candidate, was elected President of the Chamber of Deputies by 242 votes to 214.
In Louisville on June 16 the lawyers conclude Governor Beckham's term does not end until the November 1903 election. They say the issue of whether an election should be held may go to the courts for decision, though the form remains uncertain.
A portrait notes Bliss remains reserved yet graceful, his declining influence offset by a winsome smile and quiet charm. The piece emphasizes his poised demeanor and enduring public appeal.
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