Crisis at Peking Threatens Imperial Rule and Open Door
Washington reports the Dowager Empress realizes peril in Peking as crisis sharpens. Nations plan guarded action to protect legations and foreigners in Tien-Tsin and Peking. Conger grows alarmed while Admiral Kempff seeks reinforcements. flow of troops and naval support under debate.
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British Force Moves to Protect Peking Railroad in Boxer Rising
London reports a Shanghai dispatch stating General Neih Li Chong with 3000 troops guards the Peking rail line as Boxer forces clash with Catholic Christians. Two hundred dead reported. about 180 British marines with a machine gun prepare to push from Tien-Tsin to Peking. nine hundred British have landed, signaling stronger British presence.
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State Department keeps clear of entangling movements
Washington June 7 the State Department reassures that it will not engage in entangling actions with other powers over China. It aims to protect American diplomats and citizens while avoiding military expeditions into interior China. Germany plans joint action with other powers but will not take the lead.
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Japanese minister to Corea sparks Seoul protest over prisoner torture
Reports from Seoul say the Japanese minister's action regarding alleged prisoner torture provoked government anger. Seoul refuses a royal audience and has sent a telegram directly to Tokyo about the matter.
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Freemantle Predicts Japan Will Fight Russia
Admiral Sir E R Freemantle, returning from the Orient, says Japan would not back down and would fight for Corea, believing Japan is in the right and would win. He offered no statement on England’s likely course, noting he was off duty. He commented that the missionary massacre and Russia’s troop moves intensify the situation.
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Li Hung Chang Favored After Dowager Empress Bestows Honor
Vancouver reports Li Hung Chang again in high favor as the Dowager Empress confers the Square Dragon decoration. Comment surrounds the death of Li Lien Yen, the Empress Dowager's favorite eunuch who allegedly died by poisoning for a fortune of 38,000,000 taels.
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Battle ships Indiana and Massachusetts sail for Hampton Roads
Philadelphia June 7 battleships Indiana and Massachusetts left League Island Navy Yard at 5 40 pm for Hampton Roads to join the North Atlantic Squadron under Admiral Farquhar for a six week cruise and drill. The mobilization was completed in less than forty eight hours with a 450 man crew and marines from Washington Brooklyn and Boston. Rear Admiral Casey reported both ships with steam up and ready to depart Down the Delaware River at 5 o clock.
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Rising Against British in Borneo Flares Up Again
A Victoria dispatch reports a new serious uprising against British rule in North Borneo. Refugees say discontent with Chartered Company rule sparked fighting in Labuan. several British killed or wounded and twenty five Chinese killed as the city environs were destroyed. Change of time Sunday noted for Lackawanna Railroad patrons to obtain new agent folders.
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Pretoria War News Interruption and Kruger Interview
London dispatches report British gains at Pretoria with prisoners moved to Noort Gedacht and others held to prevent Boer retreat. General French failed to cut off the Boer escape. President Kruger speaks at Machadodorp saying war continues with five hundred still armed. he denies treasure flight and vows further resistance. Chinese Boxer issue heats up as imperial decree appears to justify the uprising.
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Interest Turning to China Amid Boxer Uprising Crisis
London dispatch notes growing foreign tensions as the Boxers threaten missionaries and railways while Major powers ponder Britain’s role. Officials fear war potential between Russia and Japan, with Salisbury expected to act. South African news reports Boer prisoner moves and limited Boer gains as mining firms plan Johannesburg operations resumption.
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Congress Adjourns After Naval Survey Battle Ends Quietly
The first session of the Nineteenth Congress closed at 5 pm as the Senate again backed a 100000 naval hydrographic survey appropriation. House threats to demand deeper cuts collapsed after partisan clashes. Cannon and allies faced decisive defeat while Senate and Naval Affairs Committee leaders moved to finalize the bill and adjourn.
Transvaal Executive Offices Moved to Railway Car
The Transvaal Government’s executive offices sit in a rebuilt railway coach shunted at Machadorp Station. President Kruger, seen by a Daily Express correspondent from Lourenco Marques, appeared calm and determined while confirming British occupation of Pretoria. Personal interview followed, conducted via cable messages from London.
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House in session battles quorums and tape delay
Washington June 7. The House opened at 10 am and adjourned to noon awaiting Naval bill conferees. Journal reading stretched over forty eight hours of debate. Leaders urged members to stay as quorum risk grew. An in house anecdote followed about a private privilege claim over a newspaper report of last night’s aisle embrace between Cannon and Sulzer.
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Republican platform pledges fulfilled and progress noted
The Republican National platform pledges from 199 and the 19) convention are reviewed with seven of nine fully redeemed. The Nicaragua Canal and American merchant marine are progressing toward fulfilment. Also cited are war measures of 1914 to 1917, Alaska civic code, Porto Rico government, and other beneficent laws.
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Retrospective view of the LVIth Congress achievements
Washington reports a comprehensive review of the LVIth Congress first session and prior actions. It notes war measures, tariff revisions, Hawaii and Porto Rico governance, bankruptcy and homestead laws, the navy base in the West Indies, and a gold standard bill, with emphasis on party cooperation and fiscal policy. The piece contrasts wartime unity with financial policy disputes and highlights enacted reforms and territorial governance.
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History Makers Comment on First Session of Congress
Washington notes from June 7 report the closing hours of the first session of the LVIth Congress. Majority members express contentment with work and results, praising cooperation with President McKinley. Readers are invited to review brief Senate and House statements summarizing the period’s achievements.
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Senator Allisons Views on the Recent Session
Senator Allison praises the session as active and useful, led by the influential finance and appropriations leaders. He highlights the financial bill stabilizing money and currency, larger appropriations for Philippines authority, advances in Hawaii and Alaska governance, and forthcoming measures like the Nicaragua Canal ready for next session. He notes party dynamics may affect timing and urges faith in the record for public approval.
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Depews View on Gold Standard Legislation
Senator Depew praised the new gold standard monetary law as stabilizing the nation s credit system and aligning the United States with global business practice. He called the act a firm basis ending a century long Jefferson–Hamilton standards battle and foreseeing durable monetary confidence.
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