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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
2
Reported British and allied actions as warships and troops move toward China. Dispatches mention marine detachments in readiness at Portsmouth and Plymouth and reinforcements from India to China. Russian and British ships and wounded treatment arrangements are noted from Taku and Sasebo.
In Shanghat on June 22 amid absence of warships at Kiu-Kiang-Fu there is unease of possible uprising. Merchants keep one steamer ready. The British sloop Daphne arrives with ammunition. No signs of disturbance. The American Consul at Che-Foo says the Nashville from Taku brings 33 Americans from Pei-Tai-Ho.
The State Department received a cable from Consul General Goodnow in Shanghai announcing the arrival of two British cruisers to protect the town if attacked by forts. No further details were provided.
London reports via The Daily Mail that Gen. Kouropatkin ordered the mobilisation of all Siberian line regiments. The dispatch from St. Petersburg dated Thursday notes the move as part of wartime preparations.
Washington reports intensified efforts to reinforce U S forces for possible action in China. Navy dispatches to Admiral Remey at Manila describe heightened readiness and potential troop movements from Luzon, with Gen MacArthur directed to expedite Ninth Infantry to Taku and possible dispatch of another Manila regiment to bolster foreign protections.
Special to The New York Times reports the transport Grant will sail July 1 from San Francisco to Manila via Nagasaki carrying the Sixth Cavalry. Orders direct the ship to bypass Honolulu and proceed to Japan, seen by military men as a sign the government fears trouble in China and prepares for the worst. The voyage is officially to go by way of Nagasaki. the Sixth Cavalry is en route from Indian Territory.
Gen Nelson A Miles, in Cleveland, says the United States will act promptly once the true China situation is learned. He predicts the U S will send more troops if needed to protect Americans and interests and uphold government dignity and rights.
Minister Wu in Washington says a cable from the Viceroy in Huanan and Hupe provinces notes peace and order in that region. Alarm exists over potential Yangtze river naval moves to protect foreigners, risking unrest. Wu relays dispatch to Secretary Hay amid no new guidance from Northern China.
The minister refuses to discuss affairs in Peking, citing willful misrepresentations about China and Vienna. He warns to await definite news before judging, questioning a report of foreign forces attacking the Chinese Military School at Tien-Tsin and suggesting students possess little means to justify such action.
Washington reports the United States will not recognize a state of war with China unless a formal declaration follows. Officials say acts by Chinese troops may be interpreted as war only if unavoidable, and aims to avert China’s partition through firm policy and possible future battles without formal war declarations.
Berlin reports show Germany Russia and France largely agree on relief for Tianjin and Pekin and guarantees against further outrages. Russia warns against settlement of old scores or sweeping government changes while France favors removing the Empress Dowager and her clique for lasting results. Washington seeks word on American missionaries in Shan-Tung as Vatican entreats aid for Chinese Christians.
In St Petersburg June 22 opinion says Russia should join other powers to meet the Chinese question while safeguarding its own interests. It is noted that when settling China Russia may refrain from entering hostilities against the Chinese Empire, aligning with the government view on the situation.
The Vienna correspondent of The Daily Express reports M. Sipiaguine issued instructions for newspapers. Prohibitions include no reference to Russian troop or ship movements and no gossip on powers differences. Emphasizes Czar’s aim to maintain peace and avoid foreign criticism.
Congressman Grosvenor claims language was secretly altered in the party platform. Quigg defends the sub committee’s unanimous work and says no word was added or omitted surreptitiously. The dispute centers on subsidies to shipping and territorial self government in acquisitions.
The Republican Club opened the presidential campaign at an adjourned meeting to ratify Philadelphia nominations. Vice President Treat stood in for the absent Sen Depew as speakers lauded Roosevelt and McKinley and urged east side support. Adelbert H. Steele warned of Tammany’s strength and urged active campaigning. Edward P. Sholl was reconsidered after a prior blackball.
The Goddard faction of the Republican Twelfth Congress District Association at the Sturtevant House ratified the McKinley and Roosevelt nomination. The assemblyman stressed Roosevelt would be more than a figurehead as part of the ticket amid party proceedings.
The Republican Club of the Thirty fourth Assembly District raises a 20 by 25 foot banner at its East 124th Street clubhouse two hours after nominations were announced. The banner features large portraits of McKinley and Roosevelt.
E. L. Plympton chairman of the Connecticut delegation at Philadelphi spoke at the Fifth Avenue Hotel last night praising the ticket. He said in every portion of Connecticut great satisfaction with McKinley and Roosevelt exists and predicted no less than a 25 000 plurality for the Republicans.
The Lincoln Club of the Fifth Assembly District met last night at their East Eighth Street clubrooms and ratified the Philadelphia nominated ticket. Postmaster Van Cott ex Senator Lispenard Stewart and ex Assemblyman L L Van Allen spoke as a transparency was erected before the clubhouse.
Col. Abe Gruber and Alderman Armitage Mathews headlined a Morningside Republican Club gathering on Manhattan Avenue to ratify the Philadelphia convention platform. Gruber mocked foes and praised Bryan, criticizing immigrants and Democrats as speakers urged working men’s prosperity and party unity.
The Twenty seventh Assembly District Republicans endorsed McKinley and Roosevelt with the Twenty seventh Assembly District Republican Club ratifying last night at 769 Sixth Avenue. President M Dwight Collier noted Roosevelt’s renomination for Governor was desired but the South and West favored his accepting the Vice Presidency. State Senator Nathaniel A Elsberg called Roosevelt the most popular American since the Civil War. Other speakers included Assemblyman Gherardi Davis Sara R Van Wormer and Joseph Werry.
Ex-Gov W S Taylor of Kentucky predicts an overwhelming GOP majority in Kentucky and pledges support for McKinley and Roosevelt in 1904 He lauds Roosevelt as a campaigner and urges a Roosevelt visit to the bluegrass state ointing to his candidacy.
Henry Boegemann of 1438 Gwinnett Street Brooklyn told police at Clymer Street that Margaret Klesh of 251 Navy Street robbed him of a gold watch on June 5 at Harrison Avenue and Gwinnett Street. He described being seized and punched before the suspect fled. Margaret was later arrested for disorderly conduct and locked up.
James H. Sherman a brakeman on a freight train was shot in the face by a tramp after ordering three men off the train near Seneca Falls New York. The attackers uncoupled cars and fled Sherman received medical care and was taken home to Syracuse authorities expect recovery.
In a Bellefonte letter Dr. George F. Wickes, former Bellevue Hospital physician and Nicaragua Canal Commission surgeon, outlines a tidewater level route across the isthmus. He cites an 800 foot high gap at Lasardi Caledonia Bay and suggests a harbored path with potential savings, while noting engineering challenges and possible Congressional rejection. The plan would link the Gulf of Darien to the Bay of Panama, about 130 miles from the Panama-Colon route.
The Republican County Committee failed to elect Gen Francis V Greene to the Presidency at the Thursday night caucus. Greene, among delegates trapped by Senator Platt in Philadelphia, faced rumors of not becoming President while adjournment until July 5 kept Quigg in charge. Greene expects election at the next meeting, and Quigg plans to resign at that time.
Gov Heber M Wells Thomas Kearns and Charles E Loose three of Utahs six delegates announced they forwarded 50000 checks to Chairman Hanna for the Bryan campaign. Wells a Silver Republican voted for Bryan while Kearns owns a Provo silver mine and Loose is a bank vice president. They previously gave 25000 each to the Bryan effort.
Andrew D. White says the Philadelphia Convention will renominate McKinley as a reward for wartime service and praises Roosevelt as a strong Governor who should accept the nomination. He argues the platform will aid Republican chances and predicts historians will rank McKinley highly.
Berlin dispatch notes few German papers comment on the Philadelphia Convention. The National Zeitung sees Roosevelt's VP nomination as certain and McKinley’s renomination as tantamount to re election due to U S prosperity. It adds Germany approves only the mono metallism plank in the platform.
Twenty families in a five story tene ment at 307 West Sixty-ninth Street faced a night of fear as John Dunn allegedly hurled a lighted lamp at his wife after a drunken homecoming. Dunn reportedly fled down the stairs as flames spread, his wife guiding their four children to safety. Firemen controlled the blaze with about 100 dollars in damage.
The current census will enumerate inhabitants of Porto Rico and Hawaii but will exclude the Philippines, according to an answer to a correspondent by J. R. O. R. The distinction clarifies which regions will be included in the tally.
Philadelphia reports lively events at the North American Turner Bund with Evens of Chicago winning the one and five mile races while Schaaf of Philadelphia placed second. Durand of Rochester set a high jump best and Rieche of Davenport claimed the long jump and height. The festival closes with a 6000 gymnast display at the ball park and a pyrotechnic finale before a Coney Island trip for Turners.
At the Philadelphia Cricket Club on June 22 the Women's Championship Tour featured top play with large crowds. Semi finals saw Miss Parker of Chicago defeat Miss Morris of Philadelphia 6-0 6-2 and Miss McAteer of Pittsburgh beat Miss Banks of Philadelphia 6-1 7-5. Doubles finals pending pitting McAteer Wymer against Parker Champlin. Mixed finals saw Hunnewell and Codman defeat Shaw and Atkinson 11-9 6-1.
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