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VOL. XLVIII. NO. 78
Leads all North Cardimaßailiieg in W©w§ amdGiFenlation
CLAMORING FOR
DESTRUCTION OF
THE LEGATIONS
Chinese Troops Restrained
Only by Fear of the
Foreign Guards.
MOBS FILL THE STREETS
rekin Guarded by 100,000 Imperial
Troops Who Have Orders to
Admit no Foreigners.
THE GATES DEFENDED BY MODERN GUNS
Our Government is Awiking to the Necessity
of Increasing Our Force in China, and
May Yet Call Troops From
the Philippines.
(By the Associated Press.)
London, June 1(5. —(Saturday)—This is
the situation in China as it appears
to the Shanghai correspondent of the
Daily Express,' cabling last evening:
“It is really a state of veiled war.
The members of the foreign legations in
Pekin are virtually prisoners; and the
Chinese troops are only restrained from
attacking them by fear of the legation
guards.
“Meanwhile the Ministers are altogether
unable to communicate with the officers
commanding the relief column, which is
making an enforced ar.d isolated halt
between Tien Tsin and Pekin. The walls
of the capital arc guarded by 100.000 im
perial troops. The gates arc heavily
defended with modern guns. General
Tung, acting under orders from the Em
press Dowager, says that no more foreign
troops shall enter the sacred city.
“On Monday the Ministers sent a de
mand to the Tseng Li Yatnen that tu>
gates be opened, declaring that other
wise the foreign troops would enter forci
bly. To this no reply was given. A sec
ond message went unanswered or had
not been answered when the latest news
left Pekin.
“Sir Claude McDonald's latest message
says that the legations are capable of
sustaining an effective defense, unless
attacked in force.”
Russia, this correspondent asserts, not
withstanding assurances to the contrary,
sides with China. Some foreign troops
are already reported to be iij the environs
of Pekin, and the attitude of the Chinese
trerps is increasingly menacing.
“The strets of Pekin,” continues the
correspondent of the Daily Express, “are
reported to be seething with anti-fore'gn
mobs, clamoring for the destruction of
the legations and the tenth of the for
ign Ministers. Even were the Tsuug
L iYamen disposed to restrain the \ io
lcTice of the reactionaries, it is tt.rsid
ered high improbable that they will be
aide te hold them in checkk. For ih<
foreign Ministers the crisis vdl arise
when the reliet column comes in sight
of I’ekin.
"It is stil felt here that the foreign
force is wholly inadequate to batt'e with
the hordes of Chinese troops massed ovt
side the gates, which now include the
imperial troops from Shan Hai Wwsn."
A disquieting element in th° situation
is the fact that, although the Russo-
Chinese telegraph line from Pekin. \ia
Kiahta (eastern Siberria) is working
again, the transmisison of English mes
sages is rigidly refused.
From Tien Tsin it is reported that the
foreign forces in the harbor will attack
(lie Taku forts, and if necesary bombard
them.
The international column appears to be
still at Lang Fang, .engaged in slowly
repairing the railway, which according
to a dispatch from Tien Tsin to the Daily
Mail, dated June 14th, cannot be effected
for weeks. The force is short of pro
visions. and. as it is without field trans
port. it must stick to the railway.
The report that the mixed forces will
seize the Taku forts is tak'ut to mean
that the foreign commanders expect no
aid from the Chinese Government in re
pressing the disorders ajid are determined
to niak Taku secure as a base from
which to operate.
THE GOVERNMENT STILL HESITATES.
But May be Forced to Call Troops From the
Philippines.
(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, June 1-I.—lt seems proba
ble that, after all. the United States
troops in the Philippines will be called
upon to furnish a contingent to assist
in the rescue of the foreign missionaries
in China, and in the protection of the
foreign embassies anti legations. A great
change has come over the Administra
tion in this regard, for as late as yester
day there was a firm determination not
to go beyond the employment of marines
and sailors. There was still such a pur
pose when the Cabinet met this morn
ing. and there is even now a disposition
to limit the United States forces employ
ed tt) the navy, if sufficient forces can be
secured from that branch of the ser
vice. So inquiries are being made by
tlii> Navigation Bureau and in turn of
Admiral Uemcy to see to what extent the
United States forces in China can Do
augmented. It is realized that the small
force now' engaged is entirely dispropor
tionate when compared with the foreign
contingents to the interests and duty of
the United States.
There is reason to believe that the
navy has done all that it can do with
safety in China at this stage, and that
recourse must be had to the army. Al
ready Admiral Itemey has indicated that
he cannot spare more marines, and he is
looking to the Navy Department for
another battalion to replace the men he
has been obliged to withdraw from the
naval station at Cavite to assist Admiral
Kempff.
It is admitted that the Cabinet is
seriously considering the dispatch of
troops to Tien Tsin. and it is understood
that inquiries are being made, probably
directed to General MacArthur, as to the
number of troops that can be spared for
this emergency and the possibility of
securing transportation for them.
The troops could not lie gotten to
Tien Tsin in less than a week , even if the
order for their employment should go
forward today. That the crisis is by no
means past, but is on the contrary rather
more acute is evidenced by a cablegram
received by the State Department this
morning from the United States Consul
at Tien Tsin, Mr. Ragsdale. He says
that the mobs are in control of the na
tive city of Tien Tsin and the authori
ties do not seem to be able to do any
thing with them. He adds that the
foreigners at Tien Tsin are still safe.
Owing to their natural reluctance to
employ troops save as a last resort, and
(he disinclination of the War Depart
ment to supply such troops except under
pressure the officials this afternoon were
considering an alternative proposition.
This contemplated the putting out of com
mission several of the big ships attach
ed to Admiral Remev’s fleet, notably the
Oregon and the addition of the sailors
and marines so released to Admiral
Kempff’s landing force. The big ships
carry, on an average more than 300 men
apiece.
Secretary Root declines to discuss the
military aspect of the situation. To the
newspaper men this afternoon he admit
ted that the general Chinese situation
was discussed at the meeting of the
Cabinet today, and that Secretary Hay
furnished all the information ho had on
the subject. The Secretary was asked
whether it had been finally decided to
send any troops to China from th« Philip
pines, and replied that it had not.
To a further question as to whether
there was any prospect of such action,
lie sifid he would not undertake to talk
about it. He was willing, how’ever. to
make the broad, general assertion (ii.it
troops would be sent to China in case
it was found that there was greater neces
sity for them there than in the Philip
pines. To another leading quesLion he
said positively that so far as he was
advised there was nothing in the political
situation in China to call for the 'mme
diate dispatch of troops from the Pnilip
pines.
Among the foreign representatives in
Washington, the information that the
United States probably would augment
its military forces in China was received
with very general satisfaction, and par
ticularly in British and Japanese credos
it elicited warm commendation. .Mr.
Nabeshima. the Japanese Charge, pointed
out that the United States was in a po
sition to act with far greater advantage
than any ether of the great powers, as
the forwarding of a large military force
by any of them would excite suspicion end
opposition, whereas such a course by the
United States was absolutely above sus
picion.
The Chinese Minister showed the deep
est interest in the course of the United
States relative to the dispatch of troops,
but in the absence of advices from ids
Government indicating the policy on such
movements he did not wish to discuss
the effect of the action.
Nothing has come to the State Depart
ment from United States Minister Con
ger at Pekin since last Tuesday e/eeing
and the officials have settled down to :he
belief that not until the foreign relief
column reaches the Chinese capital will
Mr. Conger be able to resume the use
of the cable. Nothing has been heard
from the United States Consul at Ciiin
Kiang since his last appeal tor the send
ing of a warship to that port, and it may
be that he, too, is isolated. The consul
at Che Foo is in better position, for a
cable received at the Navy Department
today announces the arrival of the gun
boat Yorktown at that port.
Admiral Remey cabled the Navy De
partment this morning as follows:
“Cavite, June 15ih.
“At KempfFs request I shall send the
Iris about the 20th with coal and stores
for 900 inen for three months.
(Signed.) “REMEY.”
The Iris is a big collier add distilling
ship. The 900 men mentioned in the ca
blegram make up the personnel of the
flagship Newark, the Monocatv now on
her way to Taku, and the Yorktown at
Chee Foo, with the marine contingent
ashore in China.
Three official dispatches were received
in diplomatic quarters today giving the
latest direct information from the inter
national expedition now seeking to reach
Pekin. In the main the dispatches were
confirmatory of the press advices. On«
of the official dispatches said that great
difficulty was being experienced in secur
ing sufficient water for the pressing
needs of the international party.
On the whole the official advices re
ceived by foreign governments, and for
warded to their representatives here, are
far from reassuring as to the progress of
the expeditionary forces.
SITUATION IN CHINA DISCUSSED.
The Cabinet Decides to Wait For Farther
Particulars.
(By the Associated Press.)
Washington. June 13. —The Cabinet
meeting today lasted un'.i! 1 o'clock.
Much of the time was devoted to .he
discussion of the Chinese situation, which
is regarded as critical. The scvei ince
of comniunb atiou with Pekin and Hi -
failure to hear from Minster Conger tor
RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA, SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 10, 1900.
sixty hours naturally creates considera
ble anxiety, and the complications m
connection with possible future contin
gencies were talked over; but nothing
further will be done until later ad' ices
are received. No effort will be spared,
however, should the occasion arise, to
protect the lives and property of Ameri
can citizens.
BERLIN TAKES A GLOOMY VIEW.
The Want of Harmony Among the Interna
tional Troops Pointed Out.
(By the Associated Press.)
Berlin, June U>. —The Foreign Office
has not yet received expected dispatches
from China, and their non-appearance is
interpreted to mean the existence of
alarming conditions. Doubts are ex
pressed, however, as to the accuracy of
the alleged news from Pekin because
of the fact that telegraphic communica
tion with the Chinese capital has not
been re-established. The correspondent
of the Associated Press today obtained
from a leading Foreign Office official
the following statement as to the Ger
man forces in China. The official said:
“Our forces include three large cruisers,
the Hansa. Hertha and Kaiserin Augusta,
the small cruisers Gefion and Irene and
the gunboats litis and Jaguar, with their
crews aggregating 2.272 men. Then there
are our forces at Kiao Chou, 3,200. These
5.472 are all trained men, of whom 3,000
may be spared if required for action
ashort.”
The papers view the situation gloomily,
pointing out particularly the want of
harmony among the international troops.
f
TO SEIZE THE TAKU FORTS.
Attempt to be Made by the Mixed Forces, it is
Reported
(By the Associated Press.)
Tien Tsin. June 13.—The mixed forces,
it is reported, will attempt to seize the
Taku forts tonight.
General Nieh is moving 2.500 troops
from Iu Tai to Chun Lia Cheng. General
Tung's Shanghai troops are moving to
Pekin.
TROOPS EMBARK FOR TAKU.
Hong Kong, June 15.—The departure for
Taku of the hired transport Iling Sang
has been delayed owing to the time taken
in fitting her up. But. she embarked
this morning a portion of the Hong Kong
regiment, the remaining 300 of which
will embark on the cruiser Terrible to
morrow.
THE JAPANESE IMPORTANT.
Yokohama. June 15.—The opposition
press is Impatient over the inactivity
of the Government. The Emperor has
summoned Marquis Ito to consult with
him in reference to the situation in
China.
MISS TERRY REPORTED SAFE.
New York, June 15.—1 n response to the
cablegram sent a few days ago by Dr.
A. B. Leonard, Secretary of the mission
ary society cf the M. E. church, asking
after the safety of missionaries, the fol
lowing was received today from Tien
Tsin:
“Tsun Hues arrived safely here. Shan
Tung is ordered to Chin Kiang. Pekin
in very dangerous state. Chinese army
is quite uncertain.”
The first sentence of the above dis
patch disposes of the rumor circulated
a day or two ago that Miss Terry had
been murdered. She was at Tsun Hua
and ail the Methodist missionaries there
have, it appears, arrived safely iu Tien
Tsin.
FRENCH CRUISER OFF FOR TAKU.
Paris, June 15.—(1:35 p. m.) —At a Cabi
net council today the Minister of Foreign
Affairs, M. Delcasse announced that the
telegraph line to Pekin had again been
cut. The latest dispatch from the
French Minister there he added, was
dated the evening of June 12th, and said
the Chinese Government had informed
him it would not oppose the foreign de
tachments entering Pekin.
The French consul at Tien M.
Delcasse announced had telegraphed that
all was quiet within the French conces
sion there which was guarded by French
and troops.
Finally. M. Delcasse said a swift, first
class cruiser had been ordered to pro
ceed to Taku to reinforce the French
naval division at that place.
RUSSIA'S POSITION DEFINED.
London. June 16.—The St. Petersburg
correspondent of the Times, telegraphing
Thursday, says:
“In competent political circles there is
'no wish or trace of intention to act in
China other than with the great powers.
At the same time there is no desire to
establish a European concert. Russia,
like the United States, reserves to her
self independence of action.”
SOUTHERN CHINA YET QUIET.
London. June 16.—(4:42 a. m.) —'The
Hong Kong correspondent of the Times
under yesterday’s date, says:
“The Southern provinces of China are
still quiet, although there was a slight
disturbance recently against the Catho
lics in the village of Tai Lek. near Fat
Shan. There are some misgivings at the
idea that the military authorities are
about to cause a further depletion of
the Hong Kong garrison.”
JArAN WILL SEND EIGHT WARSHIPS.
Deep Anger Aroused by the Murder of the
Chancellor of the Legation.
(By the Asscoiated Press.)
Yokohama, June 16.—(Saturday.)—The
murder of the Japanese Chancellor of
Legation at Pekin by the Chinese impe
rial troops has aroused keen feeling in
Japan. The press urges the Government
to exact, ample reparation.
Eighth warships are to be sent to Taku.
A girl admires a fast young man—that
is, providing she has him so fast he
can t possibly get away.
RAIN COULDN’T DAMPEN THEIR ARDOR.
Oscar J. Spears, Assistant District Attorney, Addressing a Large and Enthusiastic Republican
Mass Meeting at LaGrange During a Rain.
LaGrange, N. C., June 15.—0 n June 9th
Hon. Spencer B. Adams made a short
speech to a small audience of whites and
blacks—Democrats and Republicans. He
totally failed to arouse any enthusiasm
and throughout had the bearing of a man
NEWS OF ANOTHER
BATTLEFXPECTEB
It Will bo Between Roberts
And Botha.
TO MOVE AGAINST STEYN
It is Thought Buller Will Attempt to
Entrap Him.
STEYS IS NOW A STUMBLING BLOCK
It is Reported That lie and Not Kruger is the
One Who Opposes All Efforts to
Open Negotiations For
Peace.
(By the Associated Press.)
London. June lfi.—(Saturd y. 1. a. m.)»-
Lord Roberts' dispatches leave ass 'irs cast
of Pretoria with the Boers withdrawn
to new positions Tuesday. News of fresh
fighting is expected at the War Office,
but none came last night.
General Rundle's patrol had a skirmish
with Boer videttes again Wednesday.
Some wonder is expressed here as to
what lie is doing with three divisions. It
is assumed by some that General Bullcr
will move into Orange River Colony and
co-operate with Lord Methuen and Gen
eral Rundle in bagging President Steyn
and his seven or eight thousand follow
ers.
Part of Christian Botha’s force has
halted at Paardekop, IS miles northwest
of Volks rust. Boor parties are still near
Volksrust and fire occasionally upon the
British pickets.
A dispatch from Lorenzo Marques,
dated yesterday, says:
“Persons have arrived here who have
seen the preparations of the Boers and
learned that they will retire, when forced,
through the Lydenburg district into the
Zoutpansberg region, adjoining Rhodesia
and Gazaland.”
The Daily Mail has a dispatch from
Bloemfontein dated Wednesday saving:
“General Dewet's attack on the rail
way was made after he succeeded in lur
ing Lord Methuen from where he had
destroyed the line. Then he cleverly
seized North Kroonstad. blew un the
bridge and destroyed a long section of
the line with dynamite."
Major General Baden-Powell has been
appointed to the temporary rank of Lieu
teant-General.
The Cape Town correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph in a telegram dated
yesterday says:
"1 understand that General Dewet in
addition to the Derbyshir-* V J
tured two companies of the City VoltitT*
teers and two companies of yeomanry*
two men only escaping to tell t.,
The Lorenzo Marques correspondent of
the Times says:
"It appears that Steyn and not Kruger
is row the stumbling block in the way
of surrender of the burghers. Shortly
after the British entry into Pretoria. Mr.
Kruger proposed to re-open the peace ne
gotiations. Mr. Steyn, bearing in mind
that his former advice was scouted, de
murred to this and pointed out. accord
ing to the treaty b; tween tlm Republicans,
neither could conclude peace without the
other.
"Mr. Kruger, equally unwilling to in
cur the charge of a breach of faith ha*
to continue th" war. Nothing further is
known regarding the rumored peace ne
gotiations; but it is a matter of notoriety
leading a forlorn hope. When he had
finished Oscar J. Spears took the stand
and began to speak, but was interrupted
by rain. Until the rain became too hard,
Rev. Golden Smith, colored, kindly held
an umbrella over Mr. Spears. As the
that Mr. Kruger favors peace on almost
any terms, but dislikes personality to
take an initiative that would involve un
conditional surrender.
"Ninety-seven burghers out of 200 in
one commando have returned to their
homes.”
CAVALRY FOLLOW THE BOERS.
London, June 15. —(6:15 p. ni.) —The War
Office has received the following dispatch
from Lord Roberts:
“Pretoria. June 15th.—As I telegraphed
yesterday from one of our outposts,
fifteen miles east cf Pretoria, the Boers
evacuated their position during the night
of June 12th. They had paid so much at
tention to strengthening their flanks that
their centre was weakly held, and as
soon as this became evident on June 12th,
I directed lan Hamilton to attack. He
moved against Diamond Hill with the
Stiff oiks, Derbyshires and City Imperial
volunteers, supported on the left by the
Guards Brigade under Inigo Jones.
"The casualties, 1 am thankful to say,
were less than 100, a very small number
considering the natural strength of
tin position which had to he carried.
“Our seizure of Diamond Hill caused
tiie Boers to feel they were practically
surrounded, and this resulted in their
hasty retirement. They were being fol
lowed yesterday by some of our mounted
corps.”
KLERKSDORP IS SURRENDERED.
Boers Attack a Reconstruction Train But Arc
Driven Off.
(By the Associated P;css.)
London. June 15.—(11:03 a. in.)—Tiie
War Office issues the following dispatch
from Lord Roberts:
“Pretoria, Presidency, June 14th, 10:40
p. m.—Klerksdorp surrendered on June
9th to an armed party sent on by Hunter.
“Kitchener reports that the Boers at
tacked a reconstruction train early this
morning a few miles north of Rheuosier
river. He sent out mounted troops and
drove away the enemy before they could
do much damage. One man was killed
and eleven wounded, including two offi
cers.
“A messenger from Klerksdorp reports
that Cron jo, who commanded there, de
termined to surrender as soon as he knew
for certain that Pretoria was in our pos
session. His example lias been copied
by many in the neighborhood. The court
house is now said to be full of apms.”
AN ATTEMPT TO ARREST POWERS.
John L. Gets Wind of the Attempt and
Hies.
(By the Associated Press.)
Louisville, Ky., June 15.—A special to
the Courier-Journal from Barboursville,
Ky., says:
“An unsuccessful attempt was made
last night to arrest John L. Powers,
under indictment as an accessory to the
murder of Goebel. A posse quietly formed
and left town for the home of Powers’
brother-in-law cn Poplar Creek, but a
runner had been sent out ahead, and
Powers had left the house when the posse
arrived. Despite Powers’ actions, his at
torney. F. D. Sampson, said today that
Powers is not eluding arrest, but is will
ing to intrust his ease to a fair and im
partial jury at any time.”
WRECK OF THE SIERRA NEVADA.
Twenty-Three Lives Lost Including the Cap
tain of the Vessel,
(By the Associated Press.)
Vancouver, B. C., June 15. —The steam
er Warrimoo, from Sydney, N. S. VV.,
today brings details of ihe wreck on Ihe
the Victorian coast of the British ship
Sierra Nevada of 1,400 tons. Twenty
three lives were lost, including tiie skip
per. Captain Scott. Os the crew of 28
only five reached shore.
A burglary is usually a swag-cr as-
sable brother was low of stature the
picture was comic, and at the same time
strengthening to the cause of White Su
premacy, showing the brotherly equality
existing between the white Republicans
and the negro voters.
CUTTING DOWN THE EXPENSES.
Under Bristow's Reorganization an Annual
Saving of 5110.000 is Promised.
(By the Associated Press.)
Havana, June 15.—Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow, acting Di
rector of Pests in Cuba, says he will prob
ably complete his special work in con
nection with the department so as to be
able to leave the island June 31st. He has
decided upon a definite plan of re-organ
ization. reducing the amount paid to offi
ficials to a level with that paid in the
United States. The schedule to be adopt
ed will efleet a saving of $11,700 a year,
and possibly more, when the inspectors
shall have completed their investigations.
The greatest saving however, will he
effected in the smaller offices where lar
ger salaries have been paid, irrespective
of the amount of business done. Radical
changes will be made in many of these
especially where Americans have been
employed and where salaries, ranging
from SI,OOO to $1,400 are beyond what the
receipts justify. Two hundred and eighty
of these small offices will be re-organized
with a total annual saving of $30,000,
making the total for the island $50,000.
This amount, added to reductions former
ly made gives a grand total of JliO.OiHb
In 1809 miscellaneous expenses amount
ed to $50,000. Mr. Bristow believes they
can be covered with less than $20,000.
For instance printing and stationery last
year cost $30,000 whereas they should not
have cost more than SIO,OOO. in many
cases bills wore paid twice.
Beginning with the fiscal year. July
Ist, there should be a saving of $l!»o.ooo.
Deducting from this $20,000 for the addi
tional transportation of mails there
should be left a net reduction of sl7<b*
000. Mr. Bristow believes that reductions
in other quarters can be made, thus mak
ing the service as nearly self supporting
as possible. Last year the gross expen
ditures were 5G12.001. and the gross re
ceipts $250,000. Postal receipts now
amount, at a fair average, to SI,OOO a day
ami the gross receipts for the year
should he $36.5,000, or $115,000 more than
C. F. \V. Neeley reported.
DEWEY WOULD NOT ACCEPT.
He Declares Him3clf No Candidate For the
Vice-Presidential Nomination.
(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, June ID. —Admiral Dewey
was seen today by an Associated Press
representative asked whether or not
he would define his position relative to
tiie Vice-Presidential nomination. He
replied that, inasmuch as he had not
been offered the nomination, it would per
haps be presumptuous in him to say that
he would or would not accept it. v
“But.” it was suggested, “many Demo
crats throughout the country arc discuss
ing the desirability of placing you on the
j ticket with Mr. Bryan.”
"I have never contemplated being a
j candidate for Vice-President," replied the
| Admiral, with his usual frankness "I am
| not a candidate for the nomination for
j that office and would not accept the nom
ination if offered. My position is un
changed: I stand now where 1 have stood
for the past three months.”
It will thus be seen that the Admiral
had no second string to his how when
he made the announcement that he would
lie a candidate for the Presidency if the
people of the country wished him to
be.
The above statement v.as submitted
i to and approved by Admiral Dewey.
Death of Dr. Hill’s Mother,
(Special to News and Observer.)
Max ton, X. June 15.—Mrs. Sarah
Hill, relict of the late \V.*L. Hill, and
mother of Rev. 11. G. Hill, D. I>.. died
Wednesday evening at 7.30 o'clock at the
residence of Dr. Hill. She had been in
feeble health for some time and her
death was not unexpected. She was in
her t)2ud year.