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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
1
Philadelphia June 20 The Roosevelt surge dominates the Republican convention with McKinley leading the ticket and Hanna challenging a forced Roosevelt vice presidential nomination. Roosevelt’s name electrifies the crowd while Governor Roosevelt declines the bid and urges support for New York governorship.
Philadelphia June 20 Governor Theodore Roosevelt states he cannot accept any vice presidential nomination despite ongoing convention talks. He reads a prepared statement to reporters in a small room, noting the revival of the vice presidential talk and declaring it impossible for him to consider such a role.
The national Republican congressional committee has opened its headquarters at the Auditorium hotel. Chairman J. W. Babcock of Wisconsin leads the effort with plans for several key figures to join in early July including J. S. Sherman of New York as vice chairman and James Overstreet of Indiana as secretary. H. C. Loudenslager of New Jersey stays in Washington to head the press committee.
Reports from Londox say Chinese troops gathered around Taku Harbor led to an international ultimatum. Forts opened fire after a council ordered disbandment. British French German Russian and Japanese ships assaulted, taking two forts and moving into Chefoo harbor. Western powers view war looming as crisis widens in Yunnan Sen missions.
London reports the Japanese warship Toyashi has arrived at Taku and says the commander in chief and troops are back at Tien Tsin. Washington officials strain to interpret a British admiral's move near Pekin amid questions of a relief force retreat.
British officials report no communication since June 12 from Sir Claude M MacDonald in Pekin as fears grow over the fate of the Chinese capital legations. Admirals on the scene, including Admiral Seymour, are authorized to act without delay to overcome any obstacle.
Paris reports that on June 20 the French consul and several citizens were prevented from leaving Yunnan Sen by local authorities. No further details available in the dispatch.
A Shanghai dispatch reports Russia demanding fifty million taels as indemnity for damage to Chinese railways in which Russians hold interest. The demand was communicated from Shanghai and noted in London on June 20.
Orders at the Naval Academy call for 70 marines to hold themselves in readiness for service in the far East. Within minutes 200 men stationed at Annapolis volunteered, and it is expected the detail will depart for San Francisco shortly.
Yokoua MA June 20 reports widespread excitement in Japan over shelling of the forts at Taku. Powers may ask Japan to deploy 2,000 troops to quell the revolt, and the government is likely to consent as additional transports are prepared.
Smnia reports the Seventh Bengal infantry ordered to proceed to Hong Kong due to the gravity of the Chinese situation. Dutch troops for China directed by the Netherlands government with Rooseboom to dispatch a warship with troops to China.
The Odd Fellows home in Northfield Minnesota was dedicated Friday with nearly ten thousand visitors. The grand lodge sent its full representation and Twin Cities delegations provided an impressive and enthusiastic showing during the open house and inspections.
Des Moines residents report the Des Moines Auditorium a convention hall built a year ago for 50 000 dollars was consumed by fire today. The structure carried 25 000 dollars in insurance.
Dover Delaware June 19 Congresssman John Henry Hoffecker the lone Delaware member of the House of Representatives died suddenly in Smyrna after a brief illness or collapse leaving a vacant seat and prompting reaction from state officials and colleagues in Washington and Dover.
Mania June 19 reports the gunboat Concord with Marines aboard departed on sealed orders believed for China. The British cruiser Buena Ventura also set course for Hong Kong carrying troops and stores for Hong Kong and Tien Tsin.
Hone Kona June 19 reports the British government orders the cruiser Undaunted to accompany the Terrible as northern China news grows graver and more vessels are expected to follow.
A dispatch from Machadodorp reports Boer forces refuse disarmament, renew fighting after a five day armistice, and begin retreat toward Lydenburg district. They stockpile arms and dynamite, destroy bridges, and press toward Barbeton mines with eight carloads of bar gold valued at £5,000,000 with Kruger. General Baden-Powell has arrived at Pretoria.
London reports Lord Roberts dispatch dated June 16 describes an attack on a British post at Zand River on June 16 by 800 Boers with three guns. General Knox’s force repelled them, leaving four Boers dead and four prisoners. British losses include Major Seymour and two men killed and nine wounded.
The cabinet of the Cape Colony is announced with Sir J. Gordon Sprigg as premier and treasurer. J. J. Graham named colonial secretary, Rose-Innes as attorney general, Smartt controls public works, Sir Peter Faure handles agriculture, and Frost serves without portfolio. The announcement comes from Carr Town on June 20.
Mrs Reitz wife of the Transvaal state secretary sailed for Europe during the day with her family aboard leaving for overseas travel and duties.
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