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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
1
Russia declares war and expels the Chinese minister while announcing independent action in Asia. China receives passports and is ordered to leave. Britain and Germany sign on as power blocs align with Russia’s stance in a rapidly changing international arena.
A lengthy London dispatch reports China’s warlike moves in Manchuria and along Siberian borders. It notes European powers murmur about war with China, Russia’s open stance, and US readiness. Shanghai cites overseas casualties and foreign evacuations as tensions surge toward a global clash.
A distorted report links a powerful potentate to a bid for the imperial throne amid a Chinese palace coup. London and New York dispatches describe Russia’s troop mobilization toward Manchuria, Japan weighing dispatch of troops, and cautious diplomacy as European powers react to the crisis.
An official Shanghai telegram dated July 28 says the governor of Shen Tung reports the foreign ministers and their families at Pekin are safe and sound but the danger remains high. The viceroy told the consular corps he telegraphed Pekin urging protection of the foreign legations.
San Francisco reports urgent prep orders for 6 000 troops with camps at the Presidio and rapid transport plans. Tramp ship Strathgyre to load hay and grain while Antec to carry 462 horses. Hamburg American line contracted to move 5 000 horses for Germany. Pacific Mail liners City of Para City of Sydney Colon withdrawn from Central American trade likely for troop movement to China or Manila. Zeal and Meade to be rushed. 10 000 men expected on waters within two weeks.
The War Department prepared a commission promoting Brigadier General A. R. Chaffee to major general in command of the Chinese expeditionary force. The document was sent to the White House for the president's signature. A cable notice of the appointment was sent to Nagasaki, Japan, where it will meet General Chaffee on arrival.
Washington on July 19 W W Rockhill director of the bureau of American republics was chosen as special commissioner to go to China and investigate and report on the situation.
Judge Lacombe of the U S circuit court ruled that merely presenting an indictment cannot sustain Neeley's extradition in the Charles F W Neeley fraud case against the postoffice department. The matter will proceed with further testimony when the case comes up on July 28 with a July 19 weather note for Chicago and Kansas forecast.
In New Orleans on July 19 a notable wager emerged between San Francisco Republican Judge Henning and New York Tammany man Joseph Green over a key election result. The bet involved $10,000 with Henry Minnessts holding the funds. principal $500 by another participant.
Georgetown Ky July 13 Caleb Powers murder trial opens with a lengthy legal dispute over admitting matters from the period between the Goebel shooting and death. Wilheme Culton testified about conversations with Youtsey and other leaders amid plans to bring mountain men to Frankfort. The defense pressed for immaterial inconsistencies while Culton disputed shortfalls in auditor accounts and immunity claims.
London dispatch reports William Waldorf Astor publicly apologizes for insulting Captain Sir Archibald Berkeley Milne. He says the remark was a misunderstanding and unintended, published in his Pall Mall Gazette.
Washington reports that the divisions of customs and insular affairs and the war department issued a statement on Havana port exports. For the first ten months of 1000 the total export value shows a discount rate change, with figures indicating a rise in discount rates. The Bank of Belgium raised its discount rate from 3 to 4 percent today in London.
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