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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
2
London dispatch reports Dr Morrison in The Times indicting the Chinese government for infamy and duplicity over the Pekin crisis. Allies near Tien Tsin anticipate reaching Pekin within a week as diplomats warn of bombardment and massacre risks amid the siege of the legations.
The Times correspondent in Pekin reports no relaxation of vigilance despite a July 18 ceasefire. Chinese forces bolster barricades and batteries as imperial troops move to meet relief forces. Firing continues, though supplies arrive and conditions in the besieged area improve. Wounded are recovering in hospital.
Cable report from Che Foo via Shanghai details the siege of Pekin legations. German minister Baron von Ketteler killed. British and other legations damaged or burned. US Marines hold a vital wall position. Capt Meyers wounded and Secretary Squiers praised for service. Relief hope grows despite constant guard, trench digging, and food shortages.
Washington Aug 1 A cabinet meeting is planned on President McKinley’s arrival to discuss the Chinese situation and potential congressional action. Officials doubt immediate action but warn that if China resists allies in Pekin, war may be declared and Congress summoned. full report from Pekin expected in two weeks.
A courier from Pe Kin today delivered dispatches dated July 21 from Minister Conger and Pekin representatives of Britain Japan and Germany to Maj. Waller commander of the American marines. The notes confirm road conditions and Chinese crowds. Conger says no shells since July 14 provisions suffice for weeks but ammunition is scarce and a massacre could follow if shells continue. He hopes for relief and notes his family is safe. Sir Robert Hart reports his family remains safe.
Washington reports detail Chinese pressure to secure safe delivery of ministers from Pekin to Tien Tsin with conditions. The U S government rejects advance immunity for Beijing authorities and maintains a military forward move under General Chaffee with orders to cover contingencies as diplomacy continues.
A German foreign office official said messages from legations reached through Chinese lines, arguing China is cowed by international success at Taku and Men Tai. He favored an advance without a single commander while calling the failure to appoint a common commander scandalous. The National Zeitung notes a German commander-in-chief proposal.
A reliable source cites more than 120,000 German soldiers and 3650 officers volunteering for Chinese service. The German foreign office restricts reporting on Emperor William speeches, requiring correspondents to sign agreements not to publish translations until approved.
A July 2 Hong Kong letter reports Li Hung Chang enforcing order in Canton by a ruthless reign of terror. It claims executions by strangling or beheading numbers reaching ten in one week and as many as 2000 during his vice royalty. Suspects were jailed indiscriminately, effectively amounting to executions.
Hwang Chung the Chinese consul in Lima Peru departed today via Galveston Texas traveling to Pana en route to Pekin. He is listed as heading to the Chinese capital as part of a diplomatic mission, with Lima identified as his point of origin and the journey continuing through Galveston.
Brussels reports M De Cartiere de Marchienne acting in Shanghai to M De Favereau that the allies advance on Pekin. They are 18 miles from Tien Tsin and expect to reach Pekin in eight days while all Europeans seek refuge in the inner inclosure of the imperial city.
Surgeon General Wyman notes the heavy sick list in the Ninth regiment in China stems from severe service and exposure, climate and water changes. He says illness would be expected under these conditions and that there is no epidemic, unless officers report otherwise.
The North German Gazette reports Emperor William signed an order allowing non commissioned men on leave who have tropical service to volunteer for service in China. They will receive a bounty and extra pay.
London reports the English Church Missionary Society received telegrams dated July 28 confirming all stations in Shanghai and the Chekiang and Fukien provinces are tranquil.
New York August 1 Col Kimball assistant quartermaster general announced that Battery C of the 7th artillery has been ordered from Fort Adams to San Francisco and will be sent ultimately to China.
In Chicago Chinatown on August 1 residents defied a noise ban with a late night street celebration sparked by news from San Francisco. The Boxers rebellion hope, scrolls read aloud, gongs rang out as crowds gathered, police intervened to stop the deafening noise and disperse the crowd.
Lieut Von Kron of the German army arrived at Yokohama with hundreds of wounded Germans and described how Admiral Seymour attempted to reach Pekin. He claimed they took no prisoners because the Chinese are not civilized for that kind of warfare. He added that a German statement about Russian actions was not clarified in the report.
Washington August 1 Japanese minister to the United States Kogoro Takahira said in an Associated Press interview that Japan could easily deploy about 70 000 men to China if required. He noted 22 000 to 25 000 troops were being prepared and twenty transports requisitioned. He doubted other powers hindered Japan's operations and said Tokyo acted to protect foreign subjects.
Victoria report details the Glenogle captain's death at sea and long voyage to Tocopillo. Ex-mayor Redfern learns from son William aboard the ship that the captain, first mate, and steward fell ill likely from the same disease. Water ran low and careenage left scarce as crew used decks to boil meals.
London reports in the admiralty court on the sinking of the bark Embleton after collision with the Cunard liner Campania in fog on July 21. Eleven of the Embleton crew of eighteen drowned. Survivors said they sounded foghorns while Campania alleged nine to ten knots. The hearing was adjourned after questioning the defenses and speed.
The famous Ocopa convent, already damaged by two suspected fires, was completely burned yesterday. Locals blame American missionaries, stirring unrest among peasants. Authorities struggle to control the feverish mobs as government troops are dispatched to restore order.
London August 2 Vienna correspondent of the Daily Chronicle says a rumor from Belgrade reports an attempt on King Alexander this afternoon while he rode through the town. The king was said to be shot at but not injured. the report remains unconfirmed.
In London Aug 1 the House of Commons debated an eight and a half million pound war loan bill. Sir William Vernon Harcourt attacked fragmentary budgets and put the war cost near eighty million pounds rather than sixty. He said authorities say Britons are the most hated people, while Rosebery warned empire greed blocks domestic reforms. Sir Michael Hicks Beach promised a figure return.
Paris on August 1 reports the international peace and arbitration conference adopting a plan to establish an international press service named the Peace Agency. In tie with the Berne peace bureau it will daily publish a bulletin on advancing peace. Newspapers in Europe will receive it free.
Pretoria dispatch reports Mrs. Botha dined with Lord Roberts. Boer anger at Kruger regime centers on money claims while British officials doubt them. Boers suffer as paper money loses value. estimates of poverty rise. An official circular claims Roberts retreated beyond the Vaal and Lady Roberts fled by balloon.
London August 1 Rudyard Kipling appeared before the South African hospital inquiry commission. He found little fault overall but condemned Woodstock hospital at Cape Town as unspeakably foul with drains leading into it.
Lorenzo Marques reports the Boers have evacuated Machadodorp and intend to retreat to Lydenburg. Telegraphic communication confirms the destination as Lydenburg as the retreat progresses.
A London dispatch reports Gen. Hunter's troops at Slapkranz receiving 60 men from Winburg and Senekal commands as Roux and Wepener leaders arrive. Prisoners include foreign artillerists. Telegraph notes Cape Town sources claim England papers reveal high‑level English documents in Pretoria implicating MPs and others in Boer agitation, with startling developments expected.
Harriet Snyder five year old daughter of William Snyder of Benton Harbor fell fifteen feet into the walking beam well of the steamer City of Milwaukee off Chicago. An oiler rescued her from the beam as it swung, averting likely death while she suffered serious burns from the heated oil in the well. Two physicians aboard treated her injuries.
A severe storm with heavy rain and hail swept through the provinces. In lower Montague a buggy overturned, throwing Mr. and Mrs. N Randall of Sturgeon out. Mrs. Randall sustained severe head bruises.
Boston August 1 It is announced that the 69th meeting of the New England Cotton Manufacturers association will be held at Washington October 17 and 18.
A Philadelphia couple credit Johnson's Dyspepsia Cure with reversing years of nervous dyspepsia headaches sleeplessness and debility Their wife eats sleeps gains color and weight while the husband notes rapid improvement after trying numerous physicians and remedies The Johnson Laboratories advertise price and mail order details.
Washington reports Surgeon Marcour in Havana says two suspicious cases, feared yellow fever, appeared at the naval station. Orders issued to send everyone who can be spared north. The Havana station has 15 to 20 men.
New London Missouri August 1 Alex Jester the octogenarian on trial for two weeks for killing Gilbert Gates brother of J W Gates wire magnate in 1871 was acquitted tonight. Three ballots were taken.
Berlin reports that by Emperor William's invitation a Norwegian squadron of three vessels will visit Kiel on August 17 and remain there for a week.
A Lowell woman explains back and kidney pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Ellingwood Co. and Foster Milburn Co. The ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for age related kidney issues and urges purchase at 50 cents a box from the Buffalo agents.
The notice lists fruit and produce prices such as blackberries 8 to 10 cents per box, currants 5 to 8 cents, gooseberries 8 to 10 cents, black currants 10 cents, blueberries 10 to 18 cents, Georgia peaches 15 cents or 2 dozen for 25 cents, native apples 5 to 8 cents per quart, native green corn 20 to 25 cents per dozen, new potatoes 20 to 25 cents per peck, spring chicken 18 to 25 cents per pound, fowl 12.5 to 15 cents per pound, and advertises a full meat and grocery department.
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