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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
1
Washington June 23 Admiral Remey at Cavite cabled the Navy Department an urgent request for more officers. He seeks three commanders four lieutenant commanders ten lieutenants twenty cadets and 2 fleet paymasters. The New Jersey Democrats wobbled in their platform utterances.
dispatches report marines with 400 Russians failing to break Chinese lines near Tien Tsin. a 2,000-strong relief force readied. Shanghai notes bombardment and fires in Tien Tsin, foreign quarters evacuated, consulates attacked as Prince Tuan assumes command. US State and foreign powers seek peace and limited intervention.
Reports from Pekin and Chefoo describe the siege of Tien Tsin with foreign districts bombarded and casualties among the white residents. The American Consulate and other targets are said to be destroyed while efforts to relay authentic details continue amid diplomatic uncertainty.
MacArthur dispatch notes weather delay from a storm that damaged railroad telegraph lines and blocked transport access. London says China situation grows worse as Pekin legations fail to send courier. British Admiral forces reach Tien Tsin but no word of Pekin arrival. Brussels sources indicate column passage to Beijing and Chinese reports mirror uncertainty. Officials await official bulletin amid speculation.
The article stresses that the main task is to strengthen shipping to boost foreign trade, arguing that a robust merchant marine underpins national economic power and global competitiveness.
In Encampment Curiaco June 23 report Chicago readies the Grand Army gathering for August 26 to 30. City plans include a mile long court of honor on Michigan Avenue, free quarters for veterans, grand parades, band concerts, and a fireworks display. President McKinley has accepted an invitation.
Although Congress did not pass the measure in the just closed session, the ship bill stands ready for quick consideration and potential approval when the new session opens.
London reporters relay rumors of plans to imprison the Dowager Empress and partition China. British officials deny any formal action or settlement proposal while noting widespread ignorance about Chinese conditions and relying on naval reports for guidance. Russia and Japan are seen as potential flashpoints before any diplomatic accord.
Rear Admiral Kempff reports numbers of foreign troops in Pekin including 30 Austrians 75 French 50 Germans 79 British 40 Italians 23 Japanese 75 Russians and 58 American as of June 23. No news on Pekin relief expedition or Tiensin. In Shanghai Commander Wise says trains with 400 Russians and one field piece 130 marines depart as marines press ahead while trains are sent back for reinforcements.
Cullom C. Chapman of New York filed for a receiver for the Marion Water Company in Magzion Ohio on June 23. The action names Chapman as applicant and seeks court appointment to oversee the utility and protect its assets.
Heavy rains in Atlanta over the past two days totaled nearly three inches. Reports say crops across Georgia are badly injured by the downpour, affecting all kinds of produce and fields statewide.
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