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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
1
The Cologne Gazette argues China faces a critical situation demanding immediate military action and a united response by all powers. It warns delay risks Russia acting alone, a step seen as dangerous yet preferable to inaction that could lead to global chaos.
A cable company plans a 100 mile Pacific link from Guaymas in Sonora to Santa Rosalia on Lower California east coast. It would be Mexico s first Pacific cable and cost 250 dollars.
Philadelphia clubs plan spending over 200000 to entertain visiting clubs during Convention week. Leeds Club allocates 5000 for banquets with national leaders. Richrd C. Kerens to receive loving cup at a reception by the Young Republican Club. National Committee members expected, with meetings set at Hotel Walton and staffing by Wisweill. Hanna due, Gen Watson absent on duty. Congressional Campaign Committee to meet next week.
Washington June 9 It is stated on high authority that Senator Hanna will succeed himself as Chairman of the Republican National Committee and will conduct the coming campaign unless his health fails He and Mr Dick had a long conference with the President today about political matters Mr Dick will go to Philadelphia Monday and Senator Hanna on the 13th.
Admiral Remey reports the gunboat Nashville with marines left Cavite for Taku yesterday. The Monocacy at Shanghai is ordered to join Admiral Kempff at Taku. In Bolivia Indians haul natural ice from the mountains at low cost.
Dun's Review reports May earnings across United States roads total 45,451,795 dollars, up 9.56 percent from last year and 19.06 percent from 1898. About 90,000 miles of reporting roads cover vast network. grain and cotton movements show mixed trends but overall freight earnings soar in Central Western Pacific regions.
A Daily Mail dispatch from Accra dated June 8 reports a circulating rumor that Sir Frederick Hodgson, governor of the Gold Coast, attempted a sortie from Kumassi besieged by the Ashantis but was forced to retire and surrender. May 17 reports claim fifty thousand Ashantis in arms and the insurrection spreading, making white incursions unlikely during the rainy season.
New York stock prices fell for the week due to foreign market strains from China and worries over Berlin monetary conditions. Domestic factors include fears of a spring wheat crop failure and weak iron prices.
Lompor notes Britain moves from battlefield concerns to civil governance in the Orange River Colony and Transvaal. Milner and Chamberlain push schemes to settle British agriculturists amid postwar prospects, while Pretoria’s occupation seems to end major military hopes for Kruger’s return. The front grows dull and civil and commercial aims dominate.
Reported from Philadelphia on June 9 states the Brooklyn National League baseball club will be transferred to Washington due to lack of patronage.
New York on June 9 reports banks showing a surplus reserve decline of 1 749 025 with loans rising to 6 483 000 and deposits up to 5 790 900. Specie falls 680 200 while legal tenders rise 378 900 and circulation climbs 419 500 leaving banks 18 374 250 above 26 percent reserve requirements.
A London dispatch warns of a China crisis that could widen Russian influence as Dowager Empress and Li Hung Chang shift power. Britain and Europe consider intervention while Sir Claude MacDonald s health falters in Pekin and the Salisbury government seems adrift. The World notes Boxers may serve Russian aims and asks President McKinley to intervene. British forces stay tied to South Africa for at least two months.
Chicago June 9 The Building Trades council backs any plan to settle labor troubles and directs affiliated unions to appoint committees for a conference per contractor suggestions. The council hopes the meeting leads to a settlement of the dispute.
The native police captured General Pio Del Pilar at Guadaloupe near Manila, later identified in Manila. Captain Lara and twelve policemen, with Twenty first Infantry support, delivered him to Manila. The capture is hailed as a significant loyalty boost to the American cause by General Schwann.
A detachment of the 45th Infantry scouting near Daet Camarinas Del Norte was ambushed May 29. Captain Albert Steimhauser was wounded three times. Two privates were killed eight wounded and one missing. Insurgents loss reported heavy.
A Durban dispatch reports Boers at Laings Nek offered conditional surrender after the June 8 action, but General Buller rejected any terms and insisted on unconditional surrender.
An edict denounces General Nieh Chong for killing rioters and asserts Boxer citizens status. Nieh is ordered to withdraw with his troops to Loopal about 80 miles from the disturbances. The text argues Powers should take control of the Pekin railroad to protect foreign lives and property.
London dispatch says President Steyn holds Bethlehem with a small loyal band while northern burghers grow weary of the war. British prisoners at Waterval remain unaccounted for with Gen. French and Gen. Roberts silent on a possible release and the Hoers’ motive appears to be easing pressure by retaining captives.
London reports seven bodies found in two days along the Thames, with one at Greenwich and another at Rotherhithe. Only two identities confirmed, many names likely lost to time, as authorities note deaths by accident self harm and possible murder amid summer boating crowds.
Rev. Dr. Henry Moeller secretary and chancellor of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has been appointed bishop of Columbus Ohio by the Vatican confirmation announced in Rome June 9.
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