10 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1900
Page
1
The world remains astonished as a sudden shift in Chinese leadership brings the Dowager Empress back to authority. Reports describe a decisive realignment affecting national policy and international relations, with observers noting the unexpected turn of events.
Official reports say the empress resumed government control on June 80 appointing Yang Lu prime minister. She sent a dispatch to Nanking praising loyal viceroys and urging protection for foreigners at all costs. Refugees report renewed bombardment of the foreign quarter, civilians ordered to leave, and allied efforts to silence Chinese guns amid heavy evacuations and troop movements toward Tien Tsin and Taku.
London reports Chinese officials announce the dowager empress has resumed control on June 30 amid alleged foreign massacre, with Sheng warning legations lack food and ammo. Japanese planners expect Pekin entry delayed, while German ships head to China to back action.
New York report from Che Foo dated Sunday describes fighting at Tien Tsun and mentions Advipated to the Herald. The message conveys early details of a clash in the port city with limited specifics and nameless parties.
Horace Hete felder, Vienna born engineer and newspaper correspondent, reports from San Francisco after a ten week China tour. He recalls May 26 to 28 in Pekin when Boxer sentiment and government ambivalence were clear, noting cowardly Chinese soldiers, European and Catholic danger, and the British embassy surrounded by unrest.
Special to the Inter Mountain reports a disastrous range fire raging east of Bull Mountain Rafiroad creek near Pompey Pillar along the Yellowstone river. Ranchers fought the blaze after burning out strips, with the fire reportedly moving toward the Musselshell river as smoke settled over Billings.
The text notes a great wall in the street and mentions sewage from the embassy, while observers warn the influx of Japanese troops could be dangerous. It states they may enter China to cooperate in quelling the uprising but will stay beyond their mission, with Herzfelder shown as a government accredited commercial representative through his passports.
London dispatch reports southern viceroys distancing from Prince Tuan and the Boxers and preparing a counter movement. Diplomats note signs of a possible truce from Pekin, with foreign legations and allies holding ground at Tien Tsin while anti foreign sentiment shows fatigue.
General Mac Arthur reports to the War Department that Daggett's regiment Fourteenth Infantry and Reilly's battery Fifth Artillery will depart Friday for Taku. Additional infantry regiments for Chinese service are to be sent, with Manila arrangements and depot subsistence for 5,000 men. Medical and ammunition plans include three months of subsistence and 600 rounds per man.
Eight medice fliers in China from the Philippines. Three months for, age, 350 animals an sual supply winter clothing for Nir infantry. Indiana and Faire in China waters for local service rein. Order large transports hogg oo expedite transfer troops here. Seven companies Hardin's regiment Taylor's battery sent to Samar replacing Hughes' troops concentrated in Leyte. Request authority to permanently transfer Samar department to southern Luzon. MACAR
Reports from Pekin say foreigners have taken one prince palace opposite the legation and installed native Christians there. A Shang hai consul states the Shan Tung governor claims legations stood on July 1 and that outlaws were dispersing, though not widely believed. Paris approves 14.5 million francs for China operations. Toulon ship d Aquitaine sails with 850 troops.
In St Louis on July 10 the boycott was renewed and wagons resume passenger service, especially in the north and south sides, with no trouble reported. Donations for a fund to buy wagons for the strikers' bus line are vigorously solicited. Treasurer Isaacs notes 350 wagons were in commission before the strike, none disposed of, and expects a large increase.
The Montana Central strike declared yesterday in St Paul has been settled. The walkout was linked to the Great Northern troubles last May. Only a few men left, and trains operated normally yesterday.
The Window Glass Cutters' International Convention begins in Cleveland with about three delegates, focusing on set wage scales for the coming year. Nearby reports note a Hamilton Ont death, postal service honors, and various maritime and colonial items.
Alden J. Blethen tells Bryan that silver Republicans are bitter against Democrats as Bryan plans two public meetings in Lincoln Nebraska on July 10. The afternoon gathering by the populists at the Auditorium drew a packed crowd with Webster Davis, Davis of Texas, and others scheduled to speak. Evening events on the capital grounds featured Charleen Towne, James Weaver, and Congressman Shafroth as speakers.
Chicago July 10 Chronicle reports National Jones D J Campau of Michigan ex Governor Stone of Missouri and Chairman Johnson will attend from Lincoln Neb for a probable announcement of the new executive committe e in Chicago. Names from Peabody Denver Indianapolis and other cities circle the managing committee as campaign strategy targets Wisconsin Illinois Michigan and Minnesota.
Secretary Brone of the National League of Republican Tenguea reports large club attendance planning for next week's convention. Governor Roosevelt’s expected presence sparks western interest and a major campaign speech. Roosevelt will travel from Chicago on a special Tilbury league car to St Paul for reception. Attending include ex presidents McAlgin Woodmansee Tracey and Senator Tiaac Miller Hamilton, head of the Minors league as the sole announced presidential candidate so far.
New York July 1 Robert Fitzsimmons and Guy Huhlin signed articles for a 20 round bout on August 10 before the club with the largest purse. The winner gets ninety five and the heel twenty five per cent of the prize money. Afterward Fitzsimmons and Sharkey signed for a bout on August 25 or any date between the 22nd and 28th should Fitzsimmons be injured in the Rublin fight. The clash will be 25 rounds with terms similar to the other match.
July 9 report from Orange River Colony states Boers evacuated all positions around Senekal. Troops indicate movement toward Ficksburg and Bathicham, with retreat suggesting the war may steadily wind down in the region.
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