Cabinet session on China yields no clear policy
Washington Aug 29 the cabinet met all day to discuss the China crisis with no definite political plan disclosed. Acting Secretary Adee and Li Hung Chang credentials were reviewed as officials seek to align allied powers toward terminating the uncertain status in China and safeguarding American interests.
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Washington
China
Adee
Thiebault
Li Hung Chang
United States
P Kin
Li Hung Chane
China Crisis Shapes European Powers Split View
An Italian foreign minister stresses Italy seeks accord not expansion in China while Russia France and Britain weigh territorial divides. Reports say Germany Great Britain and Japan may favor divisions. Japan prepares for influence, while Russia uses force for rail protection. Kredits and credentials in Li Hung Chang dispute add to uncertain policy unity among powers.
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Marquis Visconti-Venosta
China
Italy
Austria
Germany
Berlin
Vienna
Pekin
United States
Russia
France
Great Britain
Japan
Amoy
Chwang
Shanghai
Yang Tse
Garden
Waldersee
Washington
Li Hung Chang
Powers Abandon Objections to Li Hung Chang Credentials
Washington reports a shift in China diplomacy as major powers suspend objections to Li Hung Chang's credentials for plenipotentiary. The dispute now centers on the Chinese government's authority to issue any binding credentials, given the emperor's fugitive status. State Department and Wu assess Li's possible departure from Shanghai and potential move toward Taku and Pekin.
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Washington
China
Li Hung Chang
Kwang Su
Department of State
Shanghai
Taku
Pekin
Foreign fears rise as China crisis deepens says German official
Berlin reports a German foreign office official notes it is premature to decide China’s future government. Powers doubt Chinese reforms, will monitor Pekin, and keep a watch on authorities. Germany orders Tiger to Amoy, keeps ironclads near Hong Kong, while Russia and Britain back distinct leaders.
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Berlin
China
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Pekin
Japan
Amoy
Germany
Tiger
Hong Kong
Herr von Brandt
United States
Russia
Great Britain
Kawang Su
Report on 1500 Chinese Deaths Including Prince Tuan
London reports detail the ongoing Chinese imbroglio with British policy remaining noncommittal about China administration. Dispatches note Li Hung Chang seeking joint peace with Prince Ching and Yang Lu, while boxers and reform factions suffer executions, peasantry attacks, and mass casualties around Pekin and Port Arthur.
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London
Morning Post
Chen Longfengluh
Li Hung Chang
Shanghai
Prince Ching
Yang Lu
Yang Tse
Pei Tsang
Ho Si Wu
Teh Chou
Prince Tuan
Chi Li
Reform Party
Kang Yu Wei
Hankow
Taku
Daily Telegraph
Pekin
Shan Tung
Che Foo
West Wall
The
Times
Pao Ting Fu
Tai Yuen Fu
Chang Chi Tung
Wu Chang
New Chwang
Hai Cheng
Leao-Yang
Mukden
Port Arthur
No Word Since June Anxious Over Missionaries
Boston reports the American board fears for its Shan Si missionaries as lines of communication broke in June amid regional disturbances. Names from two stations Taku and Pen-Chow-Fu include Rev. H Clapp D Davis G L Williams Rowena Bird Mary L Patridge and Rev Charles W Price E F R Atwood with several children.
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Boston
American Board
Shan Li
Shan Si
China Inland Mission
State Department
Washington
China
Pao Ting Fu
Taku
Tai-Yuan- Fu
Tartar City Raid by 209 Bandits in Canton
A force of two hundred bandits raided Tartar city of Canton on Monday night looting several houses. The motive is believed to be Cantonese hatred of northerners. Rumors from Amoy claim about 12,000 Japanese troops are moving from Formosa.
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Hong Kong
Reason Why situation in China is so Involved
London Aug 29 Wm St John Broderick under secretary of state for foreign affairs spoke this evening at the Thorncombe and commented on why the China situation remains complex and unsettled. He outlined diplomatic strands and the need for cautious handling by all parties involved.
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China
London
Wm. St. John Broderick
Foreign Affairs
Thorncombe
British note on China policy and indemnity demand
The under-secretary stated that Britain could not govern China alone or with other powers. He noted there was no Chinese government to negotiate with and suggested Britain would support loyal viceroys in South China while preserving trade, but would seek penalty or indemnity for damages.
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China
Great Britain
Russians Leave Tien Tsin for Pekin in Quiet Exchange
One thousand Russians departed Tien Tsin for Pekin today while the surrounding country remained quiet, reported via Chee Foo from Aus. 24.
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Tien Tsin
Chee Foo
Aus
Pekin
German Minister to China Arrives in Shanghai
Official despatches report Dr Mumm Von Schwartzenstein reaching Shanghai as the new German minister to China. The arrival marks the opening of his liaison in Berlin’s diplomatic station in Asia.
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Dr. Mumm von Schwartzenstein
China
Berlin
Shanghai
Mumm von Schwartzenstein
Plot Found to Burn Berlin Report From Shanghai Dispatch
Berlin reports a Shanghai dispatch says a plot to burn the entire city has been discovered. Europeans fear streets are unsafe after nightfall and the overall condition is described as critical.
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Berlin
Frankfort Zeitung
Shanghai
British Troops Likely Headed To Amoy
London reports that Gen. Gasalee, British commander among the allies, countermanded orders for sending more troops north and may redirect forces to Amoy, per Daily Mail correspondent from Hong Kong.
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London
Hong Kong
The
Daily Mail
Gasalee
Amoy
Mountain of copper found at Howe Sound near Vancouver
Vancouver news reports a copper mountain discovered at Howe Sound about 30 miles from the city. Assays show 5 percent ore on the Daisy claim with a cliff 428 feet high exposed by water erosion. Surface openings reveal a 1500 foot wide quarry. engineers compare the showing to Britannia with potential millions of tons of ore in sight.
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Vancouver
B. C
Howe Sound
H. W. Treat
Britannia Group
Britannia
Porto Rico Claims Debt from Cuba Totals Over 4 Million Pesos
San Juan de Porto Rico reports to Secretary Hay that Porto Rico seeks 4,204,809 pesos (about 4,078,714 dollars) from Cuba for running account advances from 1871 to 1898. Vouchers show royal decrees mandated loans to aid Cuba. prior precedents include repayments by Santo Domingo and Mexico. Porto Rico advanced 1896 785,211 pesos 1897 916,591 and 1898 706,123 with total reimbursements to date of 842,524 pesos.
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San Juan de Porto Rico
Allen
Hay
Porto Rico
Cuba
Elliott
Santo Domingo
Mexico
Buller advances to Machado dorp as Dutch troops withdraw
London reports Buller occupied Machado dorp with light casualties after a weak enemy stand. Dundonald’s mounted troops advanced to Helvetia but could not push further due to rugged terrain. French moved to landsfontein and expelled the enemy, who retreated with provisions left behind. Casualties listed for Buller on Aug 27 include 1 officer and 13 men killed and 7 officers and 57 men wounded. Pretoria dispatch notes General De Wet near Heilbron.
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Buller
Machadodorp
Dundonald
Helvetia
Casualties in Philippines Four Killed in Latest MacArthur List
Gen MacArthur reports four soldiers killed in the Philippines with details of units and locations including Pamquil Panguil Salvacion Sariaya Pagsanaman and Villavaja Luzon. Several others are listed as wounded with injuries ranging from slight to serious. Captain William Brown, a Scotland native resident at Helena Montana, is named.
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MacArthur
Manila
Adjutant General
Pamquil
Luzon
Co. L
Thomas Johnson
Thomas A. Otomle
San Mateo
Co. D
27Th Infantry
William D. C. Chintsman
Salvacion
45Th Infantry
Wm. Brown
aAug
Panguil
Co. I
Robert J. Webster
37Th Infantry
William F.martin
Co. C
Mark J. Chaffee
Villavaja
33Rd Infantry
William M. Trye
John Rantburn
Sariaya
30Th Infantry
Wm. M. Lash
Pagsanaman
11Th Cavalry
Charles Asselline
Jos
Ira A. Euston
William Brown
Scotland
Helena, Mont
German Subjects Complain About British in Transvaal
A delegation of German subjects who arrived from the Transvaal to complain to the German foreign office about British treatment has been received. After reviewing the grounds, the foreign office will raise the issue with Great Britain.
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Berlin
Transvaal
German Foreign Office
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Mazo Declines Cuban Convention Delegate Nomination
Bayamo Cuba August 29 Gen Bartolo Mazo declined nomination as delegate to the Cuban convention. He said acceptance would align him with a political party and spoil his bid for the presidency which he aspires to.
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Bayamo
Cuba
Manzanillo
Bartolo Mazo
Bulgaria Romania friction deepens as envoy recalled
London reports rising tension between Bulgaria and Roumania over suppression of the Macedonian revolutionary movement. Bulgarian diplomatic agent Dr D Theodoroff is recalled from Bucharest. Vienna notes Prince Ferdinand may abdicate if the dispute fails to end amicably.
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London
Roumania
Bulgaria
Bucharest
D. Theodoroff
Vienna
Daily Express
Wiener Abendlatt
Ferdinand of
Cuban Teachers Arrive Off Havana for Summer School
United States transports bearing Cuban teachers who attended the Harvard summer school reached Havana this evening. Local teachers from the Havana district will land immediately and tomorrow the group will tour Cabanas and Havana sights. General Rodriguez the mayor will host a reception.
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Havana
United States
Cabanas
Rodriguez
Belgian bondholders protest over Santo Domingo contract
Belgian bondholders protest against the latest import contracts in Santo Domingo. The foreign affairs minister via the Haytien cable informs the Belgian consul to notify the government of Santo Domingo that the bondholders seek new terms and invite a Belgian commission to negotiate a replacement contract.
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Santo Domingo
Haytien Cable Company
M. P. de Favereau
Hood's Pills Promise Quick Liver Relief
Hood's Pills offered as a cure for liver ills, biliousness and indigestion with easy dosage and operation. The ad promotes simple use for headaches and general wellness, priced at 25 cents.
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Hood
Views of Paris and the Exposition 1900
An advertisement for a weekly series of Paris views and Exposition marvels to be published in June 1900. It promotes photographic reproductions by local artists, a 20 part set totaling 320 views, with prices and mailing details for subscriptions and back numbers.
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Aeine Harele Aed
Army Sarit
Paris
Acon New Century Company
Suspect Arrested in Empress Elizabeth Assassination
A Venetian believed to be Luigi Luchenni's accomplice in the Empress Elizabeth murder has been arrested in Budapest. Giuseppe Tomazio, who used the alias Josef Gres, was seen with Luchenni shortly before the stabbing and had disappeared.
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Budapest
Luigi Luchenni
Elizabeth of
Austria
Guiseppe Tomazio
Luchennt
Josef Gres
Fire Rips Winnipeg Block. Y M C A Quashes Flames
A business block on Portage Avenue between Garry and Smith streets suffered a blaze last night with losses over 50 thousand dollars. The new Y M C A building halted the fire's spread. Incendiaries are suspected as fires rise in Winnipeg, with talk of forming a vigilance committee.
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Winnipeg
Man
Portage Avenue
Garry and
Smith Streets
Consul Shaw Alive After Fever Rumors
Washington reports that W Irwin Shaw United States consul at Barranquilla Colombia is alive and well reversing earlier reports that he died of yellow fever confirming he remains serving in Barranquilla and in good health despite previous casualty rumors
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Washington
State Department
W. Irwin Shaw
United States
Barranquilla
Colombia
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