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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1900
Page
2
Washington reports reveal the Russian note on withdrawing from China and the U S response. The exchange signals U S leadership in shaping international policy toward Pekin and the Boxers crisis, with talks favoring joint Pekin occupation then negotiated withdrawal if all powers agree. Gen Chaffee readies for winter in China as diplomacy unfolds.
The passage argues Russia pursues mineral concessions and selling them in speculative markets as a neighborly, unselfish motive guiding its current policy. It frames the approach as aimed at broader regional interests rather than short term gain.
The note expresses gratification at Russia’s assurance that its Niuchwang occupation is for military purposes to secure border provinces under Chinese threat and that Russia will retire troops once order is restored, provided other powers do not obstruct. It confirms U S policy as fixed and invites an early response from the foreign affairs minister.
Intercepted viceroy letter from Pao Ting Fu describes Boxers overrunning areas southwest of Tien Tsin and along the Grand Canal. Reports siege conditions, massacres of captured Boxers by imperial troops, and widespread looting while officials clash with foreign besieged in Pekin.
Washington learns an authentic German account of Pekin siege conditions via Baron von Sternburg. It describes the assassination of Baron von Ketteler near the tsung-li-yamen as crowds surged and ministers dispersed after the fatal shot. The courier escaped with concealed messages and reached Tien Tsin with Hart’s dispatch.
Telegrams from Blagovetchen sky confirm Chinese messengers with a flag of truce to General Rennekampf on Aug 22 and 24. Chinese said they would stop fighting and would not launch further attacks. Rennekampf said he could not negotiate and would advance to Tsitikar, urging Chinese withdrawal.
Washington reports the Li Hung Chang peace envoy issue at a standstill while a Japanese proposal to reinforce Li with Prince Ching and the viceroys of Nankin and Hankow gains support. Officials note Li could move to Taiyuanfu via Shanghai if needed, complicating foreign restraint of his communications with the court.
No overnight despatches reached from Minister Conger or state or war officers in China except a brief note on Lieut Waldron being wounded. The department did receive a message from Consul General Goodnow at Shanghai reporting that the Japanese consul general told him the same withdrawal of Japanese forces from Amoy that was reported to the state department yesterday by the Japanese legation.
Dispatch from Pekin notes US forces faced heavy rain and exhaustion during the relief march. 9th infantry led with supplies, others followed under strenuous loads, bivouacking without shelter. Transport became a spectacle as Russians, Japanese, and locals aided, scarcities and fatigue shaping the perilous push toward Pekin.
Aden reports Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee chosen to lead international forces in China after landing today. He is greeted by a guard of honor from British troops.
A cablegram from Rev. Philip P. Pitener reports uneasy rumors about Japanese activity affecting Amoy, with reassurances that mission property remains unharmed. Miss Mary J. Gates, writing from Lansing, notes Shanghai conditions and that months may pass before missionary work in China's interior can resume.
London papers on August 31 criticize the Americo Russian accord to evacuate Pekin as upsetting expected power groupings in the Chinese question. Editorials say the proposals clash with British interests and advocate keeping Allies in Pekin until the Chinese government is re established and ringleaders of the uprising punished. The Globe accuses the United States of breaking the concord of powers and siding with Russia by backing Li Hung Chang.
The Globe characterizes Elates as hostile to Britain and friendly to Russia. It argues that the British government should resist evacuating Pekin and notes support for this stance from Emperor William of Germany.
Havana Aug 31 Gen Gomez declines to accept the National party nomination to the constitutional convention saying he has stayed out of politics and does not wish to begin now. The dispatch to President McKinley on future relations between the US and Cuba drew mixed reactions. At the Tacon theatre teachers faced seating conflicts as Havana residents filled major seats until police intervened and teachers were given boxes. The entertainment proceeded with success.
Gov Gen Wood reports solid order across Cuba after touring the island. Health of U S troops is good and jails are largely empty as reconstruction proceeds. Public schools steadily expand with potential places for 250000 children. Senor Lacoste and Senor Tamayo named to constitutional convention.
Captain Grendahl reports from Skiervoe Norway that Andree buoy number four has been recovered. The message, dated July 7 at 10 p m Greenwich time, notes a voyage north east, later changes in course, four carrier pigeons flying west, and weather described as splendid. The crew expresses high spirits and describes terrain as rugged.
London reports from Bel fast dated Aug 29 show Lord Roberts saying British forces advance eastward after repelling enemy positions. Waterval boven and Watervalonder are occupied, with Nooit Gedacht deserted except for British prisoners. French and Dundonald push toward Doormoek and Pilgrim’s Rest remains as refugee movement continues.
A despatch from Lord Roberts reports about 1800 British prisoners released at Nooit Gedacht have reached French and Pole-Carew. They are poorly clothed and some are half-starved. Ambulances collect the sick while released officers were taken to Barberton. Kruger Steyn and others left Nooit Gedacht for Nelspruit as Boer forces disperse. Kruger officials are at Nelspruit near the Pretoria Delagoa Bay railroad.
Sons of Veterans in Chicago announce preparations for a national college dedicated to the Grand Army of the Republic and Civil War era memory. After a year of work, assets and pledges exceed 500000. The committee includes A L Sorter Jr of Mason City Iowa George B E Cox of Hartford Conn W T Church of Chicago H E Cowdin of Rockford Mich and W A Morris of Redfields.
Two Wabash locomotives and three freight cars on the Wabash Fast Eastern freight train No. 9 plunged through an open drawbridge into the Rouge river at Delary, Detroit. The incident occurred at 6 a.m. today, with engineers having narrow escapes and no injuries reported. The Rouge riverbed is soft, and the engines have sunk from view.
A farm house owned by Charles Finney in Orford New Hampshire burned this morning with all contents. The fire is believed to have started from a defective flue.
The Erlangen scientific expedition to Abyssinia recently arrived at Addis Abeba and was carefully received by Emperor Menelik II. The event marks a cordial welcome to the visiting scholars and their entourage as they begin a program of study and observation in the empire.
Paris unveils an extraordinary exposition of the remarkable wonders of the nineteenth century with forecasts of the twentieth, inviting millions to travel long distances at great cost to witness the marvels while others can attend at modest prices to enjoy the artistry.
Ignacio Garcia a 23 year old steerage passenger from Havana on the Leon XIII was moved to Swinburne Island for treatment and observation with suspected yellow fever. The ship and passengers remain under quarantine for disinfection and the five day period. Nine immune passengers disembarked at pier 10 East River while the rest are detained.
Berlin reports two German anarchists arrived from New York aboard the Kaiserin Maria Theresa on August 29, after reaching Bremen earlier that day. They have now arrived in Berlin from Bremen.
London reports Copenhagen and Denmark have imposed quarantine on ships arriving from Glasgow amid fear of plague.
William A Buckley, former Lowell Central Labor Union president, testifies after suffering backache and kidney pains for 12 years. He used various remedies before Dean's Kidney Pills, bought at Ellingwood & Co, cured him after three boxes. Price 50 cents per box. Oster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. For sale by Carter & Sherburne.
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