The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-06
ARE MEXICAN MEN
WEYLERIAN EPISODE GRAVES At
TENTION IN CHINA.


p.rtment of State at Neutrality-suspicious.
Men of the Chinese Race But Claiming
Americas Protection Incarcerated in
China-Smugglin: by Maii-Rich Story
of Mexican Wrath.
San Francisco, March 5.-The long
standing troubles between the Sam Yup
societies in Chinatown is about TO be-
come an international question. Secre-
tary of State Sherman will soon be call
ed upon 10 exercise his influence with
the Chinese government to secure the re-
lease of four native sons Of California,
born Of Chinese parents, and a. one time
registered voters, who are now impris-
oned in a Chinese dungeon.
Attorney ]. c. Campbell. counsel for
the See Yup society, and thirteen Chin
csc merchants chartered a special car
today and will leave on Monday after
noon 10 Jay the case before the Chinese
minister at Washington and also ask the
;.iG and Intervention of the United States
to secure the release from Chinese pris-
ons Of seventeen men, relatives Of local
merchants.
This action is occasioned by the report
of the Chinese constables to the Chinese
government and a copy Of the report OF
Minister Yang Yu at Washington as to
the local differences. These documents
were received on the steamer China
some weeks ago. Certified copies OF
l1 I'D rr-in he
sented 10 the state department in sup
port OF the plea of the See Yups that the
arrests in China and the attempt to
break up the See Yup headquarters last
October were only part of plan to de-
stroy the See Yups for the financial bene-
fit of the Sam Yups.
The new Chinese minister to the Unit
ed States, Ng Tip Yung. IS expected to
arrive in this city hv the steamer Gaelic
on April 10. Word has been received
here that he will remain for some weeks
and that the trouble viii be adjusted be-
fore ne goes on to Washington. Know
ing ones say that there will be a CON-
plcte change in the personnel of the con-
suIate here and the successors are free
iy named in Chinatown.
OMC GJLlNtT b MAIL.
Chicago, March 5.-The combination
which controls the phoenacetine supply
in the United States has secured an or
der from the postmaster general direct
ing postal officials handling Canadian
mail to give it a close scrutiny for the
arrest Of the shipment of the drug from
Canada without payment Of duties. The
drug is a foreign manufacture and for
some time druggists have been getting
supplies from the Canadian combination
controlling the supply in that country
ana underselling the United States COM
bination. A considerable quantity is al
legged 10 have been smuggled through
the Chicago postoffice and the local Of
| ficiais will now give closer attention 20
the Canadian mail.
MEXICO FLARES UP.
st. Louis, Mo-, March 5.-A special to
the Globe-Democrat from Guadalaja rs,
| Mexico, says: Almost a warlike spirit
IS being aroused among the people OF
Mexico by the coming of Messrs. Bruce,
Stone and Pierce of Boston, TO enter in
tc negotiations with the Mexican gov
eminent for the return of the flags cap
Iured by The Mexican troops during the
war Of 1917. The newspapers OF the
republic are indulging in very intem-
prearte language regarding the visit of
these gentlemen, and they are denounc-
:ng America and Americans in most in
cendiary language, going so far as to de-
mand of me United States at the can
pou's mouth, If necessary, return of all
the territory taken from Mexico. They
specify California, Colorado, Nevada,
Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas
as the property which has been stolen
from this country. So strong Is the SEN
timent against Americans that ladies
are openly ilsulted in the streets and
stores, and ii their escorts resent the
| Cffcnse they are dragged off to Jail and
fneC.
ALABAMA MAN FOR SAMOA.
Washington, March 5.-Wiiliam L.
Chambers OF Alabama has been chosen
by the three powers party TO the Samoan
agreement as chief justice of Samoa, 10
succeed Mr.. Ide of Vermont. Mr.. Cham
| bers was one Of the land commissioners
for the United States In the settlement
OF the Samoa land titles.
LEE REPORTS ALL QUIET.
Washingto ton, March 5.-Secretary o.
| uey today received the following cable
gram:
Havana. March 5.-Secretary of State.
Washington, D. c. AL quiet, no ex-
prompt trial of all Americans impris-
oned. Those found innocent are to be
released and those guilty sent out OF the
island
FIGHTING IN CUBA.
Havana. March "a Spanish force
from ManzanilIo has had a hot figh.
with a band OF insurgents who tried TO
prevent the Spaniards from marching
- Bayamo. The enemy occupied a
long. fortified line az Caimito. and Pas
Del Buey. After an hour and a half
OF fighting. the Spanish troops catured
the insurgents position and inflicted Sc
we're loss upon the enemy.
General Hernandez, while reconnoi.er-
ing al Brujo Brujito. province of Pinar
der Rio. has captured an insurgent camp
! killing ten of the enemy.
| The fighting in the other provinces has
been light.
EARTHQUAKES N MEXICO.
/ Oaxaca. Mex. March 5.-The country
| south of here continues 20 be greatly dis
rupted by earthquake shocks and the
people in some Of the smaller mountain
villages are terribly alarmed. Many 90
| t.em have come 20 the city, bringing
| their families with them. The earth
quake shocks are felt every hour or two
| day and night.
GERMAN NAVAL ESTIMATES.
TasrIfn March 5-Tn The rairhsr2r -