18 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1900
Page
1
Shanghai dispatches report Prince Tuan mobilizing 950000 men to push into Amur and Manchuria with four Pekin corps on operations toward Mukden and Wei Ha while foreign communities flee to Shanghai and Nankin. London coverage notes potential war risk if China attacks Russia and British officials fear wider conflict.
Speaker Henderson, touring Puget Sound in a private car, cautioned that China’s troubles may push the United States to gain larger coast and river ports for protection and commerce. He urged waiting for verified evidence of outrages before punitive action and indicated indemnity would be demanded only if the imperial government is proven guilty, doubting an extra session.
New York reports Lazart Freres holding 11 shin 81,000,000 in gold bars and Heidervbach Tekelheimer Co securing 500,000 via Lamorrow’s steamer to Rhane. Goliman Bachs Co and Lamorrow’s French steamer also noted as engaged 500,000. Total engaged now stands at 2,000,000.
London July 18 The war office reports Lord Roberts dispatches from Pretoria describing a fierce left flank attack by the Boers on Pole-Carew’s position. Irish fusiliers and Canadian mounted infantry under Lt Col Anderson defended stoutly as 15 hundred Boers with five guns targeted Lindley and Bethlehem.
West Virginia Senator Elkins met with President McKinley and praised the administration for not summoning Congress for an extra session. He said war would be unlikely and that Chinese rebel violence in Pekin does not justify war. Huntington of Southern Pacific and officials Long and Smith also visited, confirming no change in China policy.
At Johnstown Pennsylvania station 2500 people waiting for an excursion train to Lake Mont Park near Alger were disrupted when a freight train hit the crowd at high speed. Six injured include JC Bealey Mrs Begley a year-old child fatally Frant Urbaugh Sr and Frank Urbaugh Jr fatally.
Senator Hanna, chairman of the Republican National Committee, arrived in Chicago on July 15 and was escorted to the Auditorium. Committeemen Kerens New Payne and Stewart presented site ideas for the committee headquarters as Mr Hanna prepared to choose a location this evening.
A Canton dispatch notes Li Hung Chang eliciting viceroys to back a memorial advocating five aims to protect foreigners in China, rescue and justify mediation, seek apologies to Germany for Baron Von Ketteler, demand compensation for losses, and order crackdown on marauders. He suggested support from the United States Britain and France if legations were saved, with other powers likely to follow.
Chinese minister Wu called on Secretary Hay in Washington with a briefing on recent dispatches. Governor General Wood reported Cuba quiet and plans for constitutional convention, while militia units offered to mobilize if China war expands. The Chinese reform party in Santie discussed restoring the emperor and reshaping governance to align with civilized nations.
United States officials state there will be no further troop withdrawals from the Philippines for service in China. A cabinet officer cites General MacArthur on retaining all troops there except those already ordered away. He rejects an extra congressional session regardless of possible murders of Minister Conger and others, and notes the 8,000 troop requirement cited by international forces is an old figure. He omits details on a potential Russian war impact and defers to China and Russia authorities.
Empress of China carriage brings detailed dispatches on the Tianjin fighting as Colonel Shimamura forwards a Japanese army report covering attacks up to June 25. Chinese assault attempts, torches, and boxers are described amid shelling of concessions and rail station defenses.
The besieged concessions see continuous shelling until a 2,000 to 3,000 strong relief force advances from Taku, halting the assault near Len Tsin. Allied troops drive off the attackers at dawn while Japanese reports recount a merchant’s disguise and escape with Cossacks toward Taku for reinforcements after June 19.
Governor Roosevelt arrived in Milwaukee at 10 40 this afternoon on his homeward journey to New York. He spoke to about 3000 people and urged unity beyond party lines while predicting campaign opening around Sept 10. He contrasted prosperity under earlier policies with rumored decline, urging support from honest citizens and business people to uphold order and liberty.
Chicago UL July SA postal and Western Union Telegraph companies decide to drop their board of trade quotations after July. The action ends a period of quotation publication affecting trading references used by brokers and merchants.
Berlin reports semi official notice from Baron Von Buelow that telegrams may not be sent in cipher or secret languages and must be submitted for approval before dispatch. dispatches from Hankow Shanghai and Chefoo note rebellion, attacks on mission caravans, and tensions near China's frontiers amid allied naval movements.
The Ladies Benevolent Society decided to accept the $10,000 Sawyer estate as an endowment income rather than a $5,000 Mead Homestead addition. They approved a $6,000 improvement plan for Mead but deferred final action on construction. A subscription campaign will gauge support before deciding between extending Mead or building a new Main street home, a move favored by several city businessmen.
About 50 000 people attended the World Convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor in London. Messages from churches highlighted the program with leaders urging unity of Christian workers. Conference figures urged allied leadership in the United States and Britain as diplomats and church officials voiced support.
Secretary Walsh of the national Democratic committee announced the official notice for the notification meeting of presidential and vice presidential candidates named by the Kansas City convention. The event will be held in Indianapolis on August 8, 1900, with members of both notification committees to assemble at the Grand Hotel on the morning of that day.
July dispatch from Admiral Seymour reports the capture of Tien Tsin by allied forces on July 14. Japanese forces breached the gate and entered the city while Russian troops took a battery on the Liu-Tai canal bank. About 7,000 engaged with over 700 killed or wounded. British losses were 20 dead and 93 wounded. Chinese troops reportedly fled.
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