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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
26
A detailed loadout description notes mule trains camp gar rison equipage wagons ambulances subsistence and medical stores enough to equip an expeditionary force for a campaign of considerable length.
General Adna R Chaffee was born in Ohio on April 14, 1842 and joined the Regular Army in 1861 at age nineteen. He rose from private to captain with the 6th Cavalry and earned a brevet major for his actions against the Comanches at Paint Creek, Tex, in March 1868.
The government orders Brigadier General Adna R. Chaffee to take command of troops heading to China and proceed to Peking via San Francisco and Taku. The dispatch notes Ninth Infantry sails on the 27th from Manila with full equipment.
Washington June 28 relief of Tien-Tsin announced by Admiral Kempff after eight days of effort with insignificant loss. A force had been sent to assist Admiral. The message notes the easing of suspense over the China situation and mentions Saturday's relief.
Officials report a firm determination to reinforce Peking with a strong military presence. General Chaffee’s assignment and orders to move come after the six Viceroys urged keeping foreign troops out until Li Hung Chang reaches Peking. Secretary Hay presented the request, but the President remains set on sending forces to threatened areas where Americans are in danger.
The account traces Chaffee’s service from 1874 Sioux and Apache campaigns and brevet lieutenant colonel through 1882, his later promotions to major, lieutenant colonel of the 84th Cavalry, commandant roles at Fort Riley, and his rise to brigadier general and major general of volunteers by 1898. It notes his role in the Santiago campaign and a citation by Lewton praising him for a stone fort charge that helped close the battle, with a note on his later staff position under the Governor-General of Cuba.
City officers praise General Chaffee as one of the best United States Army officers after his order to China. They cite a record of merit from the Santiago campaign and insist he fights bravely, commands loyalty, and will adapt diplomacy if needed.
The steamer Sam-Chui reached Hong Kong from Woo-Chow on the West River with several female missionaries aboard. It reports that other Europeans plan to depart Woo-Chow as locals stage anti-foreign demonstrations.
The City Club issued a statement on charges against District Attorney Asa E. Gardiner. The Attorney General and Deputy will attend as Horace E. Deming and Samuel Untermyer present summaries at the Criminal Court Building at 10 30 A M. The testimony comprises thousands of pages and will be concisely presented.
Justice Fitzgerald denied a writ of certiorari to lower New Jersey based Clapin Company property assessment. The Supreme Court refused to reduce the tax from 1 million to 290 thousand for the year, despite questions posed about its New Jersey operations. President John Clafin testified but declined to disclose state business details, deeming them irrelevant to the case.
Secretary Hay discusses phases of diplomacy and military action as relief forces reach Tien-Tsin and Seymour expedition nears. Kempff reports reach and surround details. Navy plans send Marines to Taku and ships to Amoy Foo-Chow and Shanghai amid distrust of Sheng and Viceroys.
Naval forces rush to China with ships ordered to stay ready at key ports. The Don Juan de Austria remains at Canton as a precaution while Princeton moves to Swatow and Foo-Chow and then Shanghai to install an electric plant. Admiral Remey plans a long stay at the Pei Ho mouth, with 300 marines shipped aboard Brooklyn. Officers volunteer for China duty amid rapid orders as past routines are suspended.
Reports from Che-Foo indicate the third relief column reached Tien-Tsin on the way to Peking while Admiral Seymour was within twelve and a half miles. Allied forces—French German Japanese Russian—have strengthened the march with little loss, with debates over whether ministers and refugees left under escort or with their guards. Discord within the alliance, especially between Russians and Anglo-Americans, is alleged but officials in Washington call such claims sailor talk and seek unity against the common foe.
Boston dispatch notes rising anxiety for worker safety in China after late news. It urges missionaries to communicate with South, Central and West China missions and consider personal safety if remaining at Ning-Po. Additional item reports cruiser Atlanta ready for service and rumors Kentucky may join it in European or Chinese waters.
Complete summer schedule for Sandy Hook and all rail routes on the New Jersey coast takes effect at 12:00 noon Saturday June 30. Time tables will be distributed by agents on the preceding Thursday.
Foreign powers urge large scale action near Peking amid Boxer outbreaks. Admiral Seymour's squadron quarters, Yorktown guards Che-Foo, Chinese forts threaten foreigners, and diplomats seek restraint as missionaries flee inland.
Chi at Teng Chow urged Mr. Fowler to join relief missions at Yang Chie Kiang if protection is guaranteed. Reports say Russia is massing about thirty thousand troops toward New Chwang.
In Parliament London on June 26 the government declined to outline negotiations with Japan but said it would welcome troop dispatch by any power able to act promptly to quell Chinese disturbances. Goschen noted Russian Admiral heads the water force. Brodrick cited lack of direct information from legations. Private sources say a relief force reached Tien-Tsin by June 23 and legations remained unharmed through June 20.
Minister Delcassé told a Cabinet Council that Shanghai reported calm in the Yangtse Valley and Sze-Chuen. He noted no news from Peking, eleven Chinese warships off Shanzhai, and a French credit request of 3.53 million francs for China troops.
Berlin reports indicate Germany has not yet faulted the Chinese government for Boxer excesses and seeks concord with Russia and other powers. Count von Bülow and Emperor William oversee curbing policy, while Berlin papers stress gravity and possible expansion of naval forces and constitutional limits on sending troops abroad.
Dr Thomas C Coltman of Jenkintown reports his sister Mrs Oliver Clifford and her husband, Presbyterian Mission workers in Tien-Tsin China, fear for their safety and for their parents visiting there. The letter describes nightly firearms ready and armed retreat plans as Chinese uprising alarms spread after ominous placards condemn foreigners and foretell drought.
An official said a consolidation of the Flagler and Plant steamship lines from Florida ports will take effect on July 19 19, while no railroad consolidation is planned. The Florida East Coast Steamship Company under H M Flagler and Plant Investment Company lines are involved. The statement references reports of broader consolidations within Plant and Flagler railway systems.
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