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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
17
London reports Boer cunning as a thousand British prisoners are lured from Waterval and delivered elsewhere. President Steyn remains at Bethlehem with a small force while burghers in the Grange River region grow weary of war. Far East tension rises as Seoul tortures political refugees and China watches possible upheaval. The American Missionary Conference warns of danger to missionaries in Pao-Ting-Fu and other stations.
London June 9 The War Office reports General Buller's forces crossed the Buffalo River at Utrecht and Vryheid then moved on Laing's Nek From Newcastle British divisions pressed up the mountain heights between Botha's Pass and Inkwelo forcing Boer positions back Casualties were light and the effort aims to render Laing's Nek untenable The fate of British prisoners at Waterval remains officially uncertain and the Bos remain cautious The China crisis erupts with Boxers and Russian influence growing while Britain seeks a policy to prevent broader interference
Manila dispatch reports General Pio del Pilar captured near Manila with no organized Filipino force cited by General Otis en route to Washington. Otis defends US campaign, notes 550 troops, and says Aguinaldo’s location uncertain in Northern Luzon. In New York, a drunken police officer incident at Broadway and Forty first st ends with Hess suspending Officer Rye after a confrontation, amid calls for discipline.
London reports General Talbot Coke with the Tenth Brigade and the South African Light Horse seized Van Wyke Hill on June 6 amid sniping. Artillery reached Van Wyke Hill and Inkewelo. General Hildyard’s assault on the Berg flanks forced the enemy to retreat. Casualties were limited. British aim is Laing's Nek untenable.
A Manila Times report from Vancouver dated June 8 details General Funston's May 2 reconnaissance near Bongabon and Pontabagan where a hidden cliffside cache was unearthed. Thirteen tons of State papers from Aguinaldo, Dewey era letters, business firm correspondences, and Malolos archives were discovered, with shells, dynamite, gunpowder, and office furniture forming a disguised warehouse.
Detroit, June 8. Admiral Dewey read The Manila Times statement alleging Funston’s men recovered archives with Aguinaldo correspondence. He firmly denied ever writing to Aguinaldo, saying he never sent a letter and that Aguinaldo was employed for certain tasks without promises. He warned that more troops could have prevented the trouble.
A Daily Mail dispatch from Accra dated June 6 reports a rumor that Sir Frederick Mitchell Hodgson Governor of the Gold Coast Colony led a sortie from Coomassie, was forced to retreat, and surrendered. May 17 reports 50 000 Ashantees in arms and spreading insurrection. White men cannot safely enter the interior in the rainy season.
Central Railroad of New Jersey offers 22 50 round trip tickets in New York at 2 pounds. Valid for travel June 11 to 21 and return by June 26. New York stations on Liberty Street and South Ferry listed. Ad indicates during Republican Convention and North American Turnfest.
Czech deputies continued obstructive tactics in the Reichsrat until 1 o'clock this morning. They rang gongs and hammered desks, smashing furniture and working in relays to sustain the tumult. Premier Dr. von Kerber appeared and closed the session by order of Emperor Francis Joseph.
London's Carlton House Terrace home of United States Ambassador Choate caught fire around midnight, confined to the roof and quickly extinguished. No injuries reported as firemen reassured the household after the alarm. A large reception had been planned that afternoon at the residence.
Seventy seven hotels within fifteen minutes, with New York’s best plate in New York to land or start from, advertised from Grand Central Station.
The June report from Washington notes the Republican National Convention likely to select a Western candidate for vice president. Indiana Senator Fairbanks appears highly available, with Spooner of Wisconsin Dolliver of Iowa and Hitt of Illinois also discussed. Administration leaders reportedly view Hitt favorably and Roosevelt’s status remains uncertain.
Albany June 8 Special The Woodruff faction faces a rumor that Senator Platt and Republican leaders favor renominating Woodruff for Lieutenant-Governor. A state official doubts the re nomination and suggests Congress could boost his national profile. Delegates receive Woodruff speeches as Brooklyn Republicans head to Philadelphia to back a VP bid.
National Committee members arrive in Philadelphia as work on the Export Exposition Auditorium nears completion. A monster night street parade is planned for June 18 with Allied Republican Clubs coordinating daily entertainment and club visits during the convention week.
R C Kerens of Missouri and H C Payne of Wisconsin, Republican National Committee members, traveled from New York to Philadelphia to join the sub committee arranging seating for delegates at the Republican National Convention. Philadelphia clubs plan to present Kerens with a loving cup today in gratitude for his pivotal vote making the city the convention site. Kerens and Payne report satisfaction with Philadelphia preparations and cite a prosperous West and McKinley administration gains as proof of GOP good faith.
A $4,000 shortage occurred in the New Orleans postoffice money order department. Officials report no public disclosure, with detectives Rainey and Woodworth examining staff and locations. The theft allegedly involved a wicket opening for possible outside access, though an arrest or clear culprit has not been announced.
Washington reports the Chinese crisis centers on Tien-Tsin after Peking, with Admiral Kempff dispatches revealing foreign fleets ready to act. Minister Conger seeks instructions to protect American lives and property while avoiding alliances, as telegraph links between Peking and Taku falter.
London reports on the Boxers fighting Chinese troops around Tien-Tsin and Peking with conflicting casualty notes. Officials say the Legation guards may soon intervene though abroad powers remain united. Refugees flood Tien-Tsin as Boxers gain influence and rail links suffer arson attacks near Machang.
Chinese official sources report four thousand Boxers surrounding about one thousand five hundred Chinese troops between Lofa and Yong-Tsun. Five hundred Boxers reportedly killed, Chinese casualties unknown. Twenty one Boxers killed by Nieh forces near Taku road. Pae-Ting-Fu reports dire situation. French cruisers D Entrecasteaux and Jean Bart and Russian cruiser Russia reach Taku.
A Yokohama despatch reports Japan in rising tension with Corea after Corean authorities refuse an audience for the Japanese minister. Bitter Japanese press tone warns of grave developments and possible government action, with Russian influence suspected behind the affront.
A steam launch owned by Chinese merchants off Hong Kong was attacked by pirates off Cape Suiman while towing four junks loaded with kerosene oil. The pirates looted the junks and fled west with the launch and her crew.
Victoria, June 8 An Orient report on the steamer Idzuma Mary says a rebellion has erupted in four southern Chinese provinces Kwang Tung Kwang Si Kule Chow and Hu Nan led by one figure possibly an American. Rebels mobilize arms including quick guns about 3 400 men growing daily Viceroy Li Hung Chang acts by importing modern munitions Canton receives Mauser rifles.
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