26 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
1
Advertises a sale of various matting products including plain and fancy China matting, sea grass India matting, and Japanese matting with introductory prices from 35 to 65 cents per yard. Promotes sanitary qualities for hospital use and invites inspection of Oriental rugs such as Malghera and Kazak designs.
Washington reports from Admiral Kempff and the war and navy departments describe relief forces near Tien Tsin and Chee Foo. The Brooklyn carries 900 marines to Taku, with Admiral Remey aboard, while the Princeton heads to Swato Amoy and Goo Chow to install an electric plant. General Adna R. Chaffee is assigned to command Chinese military operations, sailing from San Francisco on the Grant with Sixth Cavalry. MacArthur directs Ninth Infantry forces to report to Chaffee.
London reports an exclusive AP dispatch from Chee Foo announcing the relief of Men Tain on June 23. Berlin and Shanghai relay varying accounts of Seymour and ministers, with hopes for safe delivery as forces contest near Tien Tsin and Pekin.
A distorted fragment accuses Russians amid vague names and unclear context. The text mentions Chee Foa and CaRryienied with references to 1900 and Meera, but lacks coherent details or verifiable events.
The six great viceroys of China acting through the Chinese minister in Washington renewed their bid to keep foreign troops out of China until Li Hung Chang reaches Pekin. The U S government reaffirmed its previous declination in response to the formal document signed by the viceroys.
A London dispatch cites fog and failed reports from Pekin and Tien Tsin as evidence of a deepening China crisis. An insider notes Prince Tuan leads anti foreign forces near Tien Tsin, with Boxers and loyal troops ready, signaling potential war with Europe, America and Japan. He doubts relief columns reached Pekin and legations’ safety.
Reports describe Boxers drilling in New Chwang streets while officials discovered soldiers had sold rifles to Boxers. The Moukden military school is said to be destroyed. British, American, and Japanese ships reached Che Foo to relieve tension as Chinese forts with Krupp guns command the foreign enclave. Yorktown with 150 sailors stood ready, and Taussig warned Chinese forts to halt cannon maneuvers. About 150 Americans and British missionaries lack money and clothing, seeking refuge on ships or with consuls. Russian forces reportedly move 30,000 toward New Chwang.
New York dispatch reports Che Foo June 25 arrivals include 148 missionaries and attendants. Names listed include Reid Davis Hobart Walker Veritz Gamewell Lowry Ament Ewing Wevell Gilman Glass Martins from Pekin and from Tien Tsin Pyke Hayner Patterson Lowey Roberts Wilson Bend Stevensen Glover Croucher Shockley Guiley. Little hope for Pao Ting Fu.
Chicago reports a rush order of Remington rifles and ammunition sent to the Pacific coast for immediate use by marines. Two carloads arrived in Chicago via Erie and Banta Fe lines, with transfer to storage and transport expected by the coming Saturday. Transports may sail promptly due to the urgency of the China crisis.
New York June 26 after reading Grosvenor statement Mr Quigg said the document Grosvenor cited was never approved by the sub committee or adopted as a platform. The committee unanimously agreed on the conclusions and the platform was formed from those conclusions with no other version ever adopted.
Associated Press dispatch notes calls from foreigners for an army of 100000 or at least 5000 to advance on Pekin. Reports say Tung Fu Hsiang’s anti foreign uprising plans are being organized, while Pekin and Tientsin are teeming with about 60000 well-armed but undisciplined troops. Russians in Taku inflame locals, with looting and shooting reported as Admiral Seymour's force sustains rationed supply and ammunition. Navy may stage a port-wide demonstration to sway Chinese merchants.
Ottawa June 26 in the house of commons a bill was reported raising the poll tax on the Chinese from fifty to one hundred dollars and limiting immigrants from foreign countries to match Canadian regulations. The measure aims to curb Chinese and broader immigration while provinces like British Columbia protest against the policy.
The Boer envoys in New York publish an address thanking Americans for sympathy while criticizing British policy. They say the claim of US support for the empire is false and recall the Jamison raid, naming Abraham Fischer C. H. Wessels and M. D. Wolmarans as signers.
London dispatches report that Lord Roberts gains from diverting Cubin interests to China. British operations aim to drive General Botha from his position near Pretoria as fighting continues for two days. Descriptions note questionable conduct by the yeomanry near Lindley and strategic deceptions across the Orange River colony.
Sprimefield reports a Democratic governor candidate contest between Samuel Alsehuler of Aurora and Carter Harrison. Harrison arrives to deny candidacy, while Aluehuler gains support as Crendortill backs deferring nominations. The convention opens with speech criticizing big wealth and praising Bryan as a democracy exponent.
The copyright bill approved through its second reading in the dominion parliament aims to satisfy publishers authors and the imperial office while protecting key Berne principles. It lets British authors contract with Canadian publishers for Canadian copyright with printed works produced in Canada and converts the American manufacturing clause to a printing clause enabling plates to be sourced in London or New York. The settlement preserves authors control and imperial copyright validity and eases concerns of imperial authorities.
New York reports arrival of J W Johnson and family with Mrs Mary Moyser, missionaries in Korar Central India, detailing 40,000 residents in Khamagon face wells drying, cholera outbreaks, mass displacements, and famine driven by failed harvests and water scarcity. Lady Curzon notes famine severity and relief funds totaling millions, with cattle losses and government aid.
The steamer Cottage City arrives in Victoria, T. C., carrying 92 passengers and 150000 dollars in gold dust. It reports that the Date stand party for Dr. Hickman went to the search but met no success.
London reports the death of Mr. James Horton principal of Lakeview College of Clare. A Brooklyn note records T. B. Fargo dies aged 67, linking to Wells Fargo and American Express. In San Francisco Willie Cole vs Tommy Cox set as July 13. Chicago notes the death of Mrs. Rudy Kennedy Scootell organizer of health reform. New York reports Consumers Coal and Tt company fire destroying buildings in Bayonne with $10,080 losses. Ban Joao reports California Cured Pratt association expanding contracts for this year’s beet crop.
A dispatch from New York reports the alleged purchase of Mrs James W Maurtines Cartes sea yacht Heanor by J J HMN of the Great Northern railroad is confirmed as the vessel sails from South Brooklyn to the Great Lakes. The Eleanor is renamed Waucota, a large seagoing craft with extensive dimensions and bunks, shifting to private use by the owner amid a colonial conference in progress.
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