Bride on China Emperors Fate and American Policy
A commentary argues America must safeguard the empire’s integrity as China faces internal threat. It warns of powers menacing the emperor and foresees murder or replacement by a reactionary regime.
20 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1899
Page
1
A commentary argues America must safeguard the empire’s integrity as China faces internal threat. It warns of powers menacing the emperor and foresees murder or replacement by a reactionary regime.
Special dispatch reports Captain Brice after returning from China says open trade with China benefits America, praises Chinese civilization and warns European powers over Manchuria and Korea. He argues China is economically powerful, not a military threat, and urges open access while preserving China's integrity.
At the Rome consistory on June 19 the Pope elevated eleven cardinals and several bishops. Notable prelates named include Mer. Blenk of Puerto Rico and Mgr. Angilar of Santiago de Cuba, with others from Austria Hungary France and Constantinople. The Pope, in good health, spoke on church unity. Two additional cardinals were created in petto for later publication.
Special dispatch from Norris City reports White County residents raised 600 dollars plus 200 from the County Board as a reward for convicting the murderer of Mrs Daniel P Gott. Mrs Gott was shot at her home by a burglar last week. Her husband was arrested with Margaret Rankins on suspicion of involvement.
The British steamer Ethelwold, 533 tons, owned by Mac Gregor, foundered after sending a boat with an officer and three crew to seek help. They were picked up by the Brookline of Kingston Jamaica eighteen hours later. No trace of the Ethelwold was found despite a careful search. Captain Henshaw's vessel was en route to Port Antonio, Jamaica.
John Youngman, a Bartholomew County farmer near Hope, struck his fifteen year old son Roy in the head with a cudgel. Roy, angered by a horse he was driving, beat the animal with a beech rod until unconscious. Roy died at seven this evening. The father will be brought to Columbus and placed in jail with a guard.
Carlisle Kentucky, June 19. Oscar Fee bas, 20, killed himself with a gun near Morning Glory yesterday. His parents had left for church and found him in a hammock. No motive is known and officials reported no evidence of foul play.
Steubenville, June 19. James Runyon a Civil War veteran drank laudanum under distress over his wife's death and was found dead yesterday at the home of Wilson Biggar in Portland Station.
Nearly 5 000 troops are slated to reinforce General Otis within a week. The Twenty fourth and Twenty fifth colored regiments head to Manila, with 635 men on the Zelandia and 3 216 aboard the Sheridan and Pennsylvania. The Nineteenth Infantry can not depart until July 20, and total forces reach 9 945 including others en route. Some volunteers will return home as replacements.
A concealed trapdoor in the Hotel Ross, once known as Mike McDonald’s The Store gambling house, yielded a gold chain valued at 600 dollars a gold bracelet 100 dollars and 200 dollars in cash. The discovery occurred during a renovation revealing a dusty tin box with the items and other odds and ends.
Madrid June 19 Premier Don Francisco Silvera held a conference with United States Minister Bellamy Storer on the liberation of Spanish prisoners held by the Philippines.
Congressman Lorenzo Danford of the Sixteenth Ohio district died at his country home near St. Clairsville at age 90. Serving his third term, Danford, a Belmont County native born in 1829, had previous campaigns as a Whig and later as a Republican and chaired the Migration Committee in the last Congress. He was a friend of President McKinley and a prominent figure in state and national party councils.
Special cable from Rome reports Accaraito confessed details of the April 22, 1897 attempt on King Humbert. He named chief conspirator Trenta, a Socialist Avanti reporter, and Gudini as a key accomplice, claiming promised bribes and urging the act. The trial of Colabona, Gudini, Distal leri, and Trenta begins Thursday in the Court of Assize.
In New York on September 17 last Miss Caroline E. Turner daughter of Parkersburg mayor Charles H. Turner secretly wed oil operator Charles C. Morgan. The marriage, witnessed by Carrie Shutter of Albany, was reportedly arranged before Turner left for the East, fueling a social sensation.
In Rockland Maine on June 19 Charles E Littlefield a Republican won the congressional seat to succeed the late Nelson Dingley defeating Bath candidate John Scott by a large margin Scott ran weaker than in the 1898 election against Dingley.
A Fourth Infantry battalion reconnoitering from Imus was attacked in the rear by natives near Peres Das Marinas. Five Americans were killed and about twenty five wounded as heavy fighting with artillery followed. General Wheaton moved reinforcements and the battle continued into the afternoon over twenty miles from Manila with rebels losing many arms.
A Manila dispatch from June reports the first authenticated mutilations of U S soldiers by Filipinos during a reconnaissance near Perez Dasmarinas. Two privates were left behind and found dead with their ears cut, one throat cut and one slashed face, as fighting raged nearby. General Wheaton notes 93 Filipinos dead in the field searched by Americans.
General Otis reports the arrival of the Sherman with the Sixth Infantry at Manila. Casualties include Edwin L. Gavett of Company I. Kellogg and twelve men stayed in Honolulu sick, with typhoid cases en route. Troops proceed to Iloilo to relieve California Negroes. transports Indiana Grant Hancock Sherman carry more units and officers to U S readiness.
Cablegram from General Otis in Manila dated June 18 reports all volunteer organizations here desire muster out in San Francisco. No further details provided.
Lukas Bahyauk, a wealthy reclusive farmer near Julian Nebraska, was murdered at his home. The body was found last night and investigators believe the crime occurred Friday with robbery as the probable motive due to large sums of money hidden in the house.
Delegates to the Grand Army Encampment Ohio Department arrive in Youngstown with large turnout expected. The Hamilton County group quarters at the Todd House as encampment and Woman's Relief Corps set meetings for tomorrow. Supporters push Monfort and Shinn for Commander while Cox influence noted.
In Berlin the Reichstag debated the Anglo German treaty with Herr Liebermann von Sonnenberg accusing Britain over Samoa. Baron von Buelow defended Germanys Samoa policy promising indemnification for property losses and noting the high commissions authority and unanimity rule. The German commissioner stated Malietoa Tanus and Mataafa have equal rights and hinted the kingship might be abolished to end strife.
Navy announces every man aboard the Olympia Boston Baltimore Concord Raleigh Petrel and McCulloch at Manila Bay will receive a medal of honor. The McCulloch supported the battle, carried Dewey's victory news to Hong Kong, and shares equally in Congressional awards despite returning to revenue cutter duties.
Washington reports the Turkish Legation denies Belgrade dispatch claiming Propodhtitza plunder and Albanian uprisings. It states Serbian and Montenegro émigrés fired on a Turkish fort, killing two soldiers and a peasant, with Turkish forces replying but advancing no troops. The incident is described as prearranged to sway the Peace Conference at The Hague.
The American liner Paris wrecked near The Manacles faces a southeasterly gale that forced salvagers to abandon the wreck. Divers had blasted rocks and cleared water above the false bottom but the storm endangers the ship, with fears of breaking in two.
In Louisville on June 19 the Democratic gubernatorial contest tightens as Hardin leads but could be cut by Goebel and Stone through a strategic alliance. Goebel controls a strong party following, while Stone positions to ally with Goebel for the nomination and state party control. The most likely outcome: a Stone-Goebel coalition to defeat Hardin and reshape Kentucky Democratic leadership.
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