Progressives Hope to Overthrow Reactionary Methods in China
The Times Shanghai correspondent reports progressives expect peace negotiations in China with a short protectorate plan and future conventions on commercial subjects. They urge cancellation of Prince Tuan's heir and substitution of an unrelated elder successor. Germany and United States officials discuss open ports and cordial trade relations amid the Chinese question.
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Shanghai
The
Times
China
Prince Tuan
Tuan Party
New York
Washington
Herr von Holleben
Germany
United States
Philippines
China on Her Knees General Wilson Sees Chinese Situation
Brigadier General James H. Wilson arrives in Washington from Peking and states China is prostrate and must accept terms set by the powers. He notes no American troops participated in the punitive expeditions and argues they created bad blood.
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Washington
James H. Wilson
Peking
War Department
China
Ministers Question Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching Powers
Chinese ministers met to decide if Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching could negotiate for China. Some officials claimed authority to treat as Chinese representatives while others, including the German minister, had no instructions. They agreed to start negotiations with Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching once Sir Ernest Mason Satow approves the joint note unless directed otherwise by their governments.
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Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Pexinc
China
Ernest Mason Satow
Former Teller Alvord Indicted for Embezzling $690000
Cornelius L Alvord Jr a former note teller of the First National Bank New York is indicted on 51 counts by the U S grand jury for altering bank books and stealing nearly $700000. The indictment charges misappropriation of funds and is likely to lead to trial in the criminal department of the U S circuit court.
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Alvord
New York
Cornelius L Alvord, Jr
First National Bank
United States Grand Jury
United States
Bryne
Criminal Department of the
United States Circuit Court
Converts Loot. They Are Said to Have Collected Their Own Indemnity
At Pexina a meeting of ministers heard M. Pichon push the indemnity issue for natives harmed by the Boxers. Sir Ernest Satow noted that in Peking the native Christians have indemnified themselves amid unprecedented looting. Missionaries and natives argued the losses justified self reimbursement.
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Pexina
M. Pichon
Ernest Satow
M. Picton
Peking
America's Hands Clean Campaign Report
Curiaco December 14. Colonel Webb OC Hayes participated in the campaign and remarked that American troops observe civilized warfare rules. The report emphasizes discipline and adherence to conduct during operations.
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Curiaco
Webb OC. Hayes
United States Holds Moral High Ground in China War Turmoil
The text asserts the United States alone can maintain civilized warfare standards as China stabilizes its government, claiming American troops behaved honorably and left China with a clean record amid regional trouble.
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China
United States
Taft Commission Creates Local Police in Cities
Manila December 15 The Taft commission adopts an act authorizing General MacArthur to establish police in cities and towns with a 150000 dollar appropriation for maintenance Commissioner Wright oversees the constabulary task and says local police are essential for civil government A bill also directs a civil service board to review salaries of civil employees
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Taft Commission
Manila
MacArthur
Wright
Civil Service Board
Sanitarium Opens in Borerk for Liquid Air Treatment
The Anti-Phymia Institute, a new sanitarium for consumptives, opens in Borerk Texas, operated by the Southern Pacific Railroad company. The treatment is a Texas physician’s liquid air method.
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Borerk
Tex
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Texas
Polish priest first in country honored with Holy Cross
Rev. Bernard R. Skulik rector of a local Polish Catholic church in Ars has been awarded the Order of the Holy Cross by Pope Leo, the first Catholic priest in the United States to receive the distinction.
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Leo. la Saxe
Ars
Bernard R. Skulik
Leo
Skulik
Powers Appoint a Committee to Regulate Conference
Loxpox December 14 reports a committee of representatives from the powers has been chosen to regulate the conference with Chinese plenipotentiaries. The Daily Mail corroborates the agreement on the collective note.
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Loxpox
Peking
The
Daily Mail
Officers Quarters Burned Near Waldersee Headquarters
A Pe king dispatch reports a fire destroying the officers quarters about 1000 paces from Count von Waldersee's headquarters. This local update comes from Beruix through the Local Anzeiger.
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Beruix
Anzeiger
Peking
Fre
Count von Waldersee
Say Every Station Is Manned
Topeka Kansas December 14. Little change in the Santa Fe telegraphers strike. President Dolphin and Chairman Newman of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers are expected here soon. Santa Fe officials say every station is manned for normal business.
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Topeka
Kan
Santa Fe
Dolphin
Newman
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
British Minister Delays Peking Negotiations
British minister Sir Ernest Mason Latow demands a modification to the joint note to Chinese envoys delaying signing. Washington officials report no word on the change, which could extend diplomatic procedure and push back presentation to Chinese plenipotentiaries.
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Peking
London
Ernest Mason Latow
Great Britain
Washington
Boothing
Conger
No Settlement With Turkey Y
Washington dispatches say no indemnity settlement with Turkey has been reached. The United States has only received promises from the Ottoman government to address compensation.
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Turkey
Washington
United States
Scotch Iron Mills May Close
Gainsnow December 18. Scotch iron and steel manufacturers consider closing works in January due to scarce orders and high fuel costs.
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Scotch Iron Mills
Scotch Iron and Steel Manufacturers
Lowry declines Senate bid while open to legislature offer
Minneapolis December 13 Thomas Lowry declines to run for United States senator to fill the Davis vacancy saying he will not fight for the seat. He would accept the post if the legislature offers him the position. In San Francisco the Jockey club reports Jockey Sloan denied a license by the English club and will not ride at Oakland. Christiana reports Heligoland landslide sinks thirty horses and floods parts of the island. rescue efforts hindered and outcomes unknown.
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Minneapolis
Thomas Lowry
United States
Davis
Hennepin
Lowry
Sloan
San Francisco
T. H. Williams, Jr
California Jockey Club
English Jockey Club
Oakland
Heligoland
Christiana
Satisfactorily Arranged Joint Note Signed by All Powers
Negotiations on the joint note closed with all powers agreeing to the terms as outlined by Count von Buelow except for removing the irrevocable introductory clause. The accord was reached in Lospon on December 14.
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Lospon
Count von Buelow
Germany
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