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The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
GEN. YUNG LII INTER VIEWED,
Again Reported Ministers VIII he
Sent to Tfen Tsfn

Toxic, Tuesday. July PA message re-
ceived here from Shanghai yesterday
makes the following assertions:
yuan Shi Xxi, Governor Of Shan Tung.
has received a letter from Pekin, dated
July 49, declaring that legation courier
was captured by the Chinese guards on
July 10 and that thereupon Gen. Yung Lu
petitioned the throne to employ the cour-
Ter as a messenger TO communicate with
the ministers.
This was carried out, and a reply was
received that all the ministers we're well
and were unanimous in favoring the res
toration of peace.
IAN official Of the Tsung-li- Yamen after
ward visited the legation and interviewed
a minister, and It was subsequently de-
cided to petition the Emperor 90 supply
the legations with food and to send them
TO Tien Tsin.
"Yung Lu is said to have great diff
Guilty in intervening between the foreign
soldiers guarding the South Gloka bridge
and the Tonga troops on the north side.
Fighting has now ceased, however"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
BOLD ATTEMPT AT ESCAPE.
Tunnel CONSTRUCTED NEAR A
PENITENTIARY.

Effort Made to Release Real Estate
swindIer j. C. Boyd From River
side PenitentIary Near PIttsburg
costly Apparatus Had Been Secur-
ed for the Purpose of Doing the
Work-PIan Abandoned When 1t
was Near Success.
Pittsburg, July 26.-One of the boldest
and most systematic plans for the release
M one or more prisoners from Riverside
penitentiary was thwarted to-day by ac-
cident.
The first theory advanced when the mat
ter was discovered, seemed to point to an
attempt to release Alexander Berkman,
two years sentence for the shooting of
H. c. Frick, but the conclusion reached
tonight is that the real object of the
rescuers was TO secure the freedom of
the real estate swindler j. c. Boyd, who
is serving a seven years sentence in the
pententiary.
The plan by which the rescuers hoped
to reach the inside of the penitentiary
wall was by tunnel from the cellar of a
house on Sterling street nearly opposite
one of the gates.
Investigation to-day showed that it was
over 200 feet long. but because of its zig
gag character had not reached the prison
wall. One of the officers who craWled a
distance of POI feet in the dark passageway
to-day was compelled to return before
reaching its end by reason of the foul
gases arising. 1t is believed that the dead
body of one of the tunnelers will be dis
covered morrow when the tunnel is open
ed from the surface as is the intention.
II is supposed the man was overcome by
the gases and his companions, for fear of
complications, fed.
An electrical alarm bell was connected
with the entrance of the tunnel in the eel
lar. and an air pump had been used to
keep the tunnel free from gas 1t is esti-
ma ted that the electric plant and other ap-
paratus cost the lberators a least $1,000.
on March Is, last Thomas Brown. who
represented himself as a Chicago solicitor,
purchased from John C. Langftt, an en-
gineer in the penitentiary, the house at
Is Sterling street, paying $3.50 down. and
agreeing TO pay the balance in INSTALL
ments. Soon afterward Brown, a woman
whom he said was his wife, and his broth
eI -in-law moved into the house, and OPP
erations were probably begun at once.
Suspicious of crookedness were aroused
when the neighbors saw a load of gal
vanized pipe and load of lumber taken
into the house They called the atten-
ton of the police to the place, but no
charge could be made against the occu-
pants. The Browns left the house on the
night of July 5, leaving word for Mr..
Langfitt that they were going to New
York but would return on July "a, to pay
the first instalment on the house. Their
failure TO return led to an investigation.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
PANIC IN NORTHERN CHINA.
Russian Detachment of 200 Escaped
With Fifteen KILLED


St. Petersburg, July 26.-The Russian
agent at Hankow telegraphs under date
of July % as follows:
Foreigners are in a constant state OF
panic owing TO the hostility of the ma
tives who are affected by the events in
the northern provinces. The American
and British consuls have recommended
their respective people to send their fam
lilies TO Shanghai. Nevertheless there
are no symptoms that serious disturb
ances are impending. The Viceroy has
taken all necessary measures TO protect
foreigners and reassure Chinese"
The Russian minister at Seoul NJ. Paw
loft, reports THAI the Russian detachment
which left Port Arthur en- route to Pyong
Yang, reaching Jiju Sunday, July o. has
arrived at Pyong Yang with a loss OF
fifteen killed and many wounded. They
fought their way through opposing ma
tives at the point of the bayonet
Gen. Grodekoff, in a dispatch dated Mt
Chabarvsk, Tuesday. July "a, states that
a detachment Of railway guards safely
brought caravan of 229 persons and Of
ficials from the railway 10 Zurughaitu
Chinese troops, Gen Grodekof says. are
raiding and footing in the Yalu valley
Another steamer with Russian troops
aboard was bombarded by Chinese from
the river bank on July "a. Securing re-
Inducements, the Russian commander
returned to the scene and landed on the
Chinese side of Yal river Some Chinese
pockets were taken prisoners. Three mag
ezines were set on fire and exploded.
The Chinese lost 300 killed, while the Rus
slams lost seven.
A desultory bombardment of Blagovest-
chensk continues.
The town of Aigun has been set on fir.
by the Russians.
The Chinese al Saghalien have been
compelled TO retreat and take a fresh
entrenched position.
Cossacks have destroyed the Chinese
pickets at Nikolsk Kuprianovsk and
Starvihevsk
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
BUILDING AND LOAN MEETING.
An Important Paper by Hon. Carroll
ID. Wright Was Read.


Indianapolis, July 26.-The eighth an
nusl meeting of the United States League
of Building and Loan Associations came
to a close to-day.
Julius Stern of Chicago spoke on "Ob-
stacles Encountered by Building and Loan
Associations"
paper by Carroll D. Wright, United
states labor commissioner, was then read
Mr.. Wright was unable to be present. His
paper said among other things:
Building and loan associa atoms are the
product of the last half century. Their
growth has been very rapid, so pid, in
deed, that they present to-day some of
the Weaknesses and pains of growing
youth. Taking the investigation Of the
department of Labor, the results of which
were published in 1898, and some of the
annual reports of different states since
theh, l believe it to be a safe estimate 20
conclude that there are at least 5000 suoh
associations working under various titles
NJ the United States, with probably 1000
Wo shareholders and total dues paid in,
pius their profits, to the amount of 100000
100 TO $3.50, 100000. These figures, taken by
themselves, indicate success. They also
indicate some dangers which are foreseen
oy some of the wiser managers of build
ing and loan associations and ignored by
o'ners, yet, in order to form a fairly just
conclusion of the future of these associa-
uons these dangers should be frankly
considered" The paper then proceeded to
discuss these dangers and the remedies for
them.
j. Warren Bailey of Somerville, Mass,
vas elected president. and Ii. b. Cellarus
Oh Cincinnati secretary.
me next meeting will be held at New
Orleans.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
HE DOES NOT ORDER COURTS.
But Secretary of War VIII Start
Prosecutions In Cuba.


Prosecutions an Cuba.
Washington, July 2e.-"The Secretary of
War does not issue orders to courts" re-
Piled Secretary Root to the direct ques-
ton as to whether or not he had given
orders for the arrest of E. G.. Rathbone,
late director general of posts in Cuba.
He also added that Gen. Wood did not
issue orders to the courts of Cuba
He then explained that the Bristow re-
port had been forwarded TO Gen. Wood
by mall, but as this could not reach him
soon enough, the main features of the
report had been already placed in his
possession, and were also in possession
of the proper authorities in Cuba.
He said the proceeding on the part of
Gen. Wood would be the same as a direc-
ton by the attorney general 20 a district
attorney TO proceed with the
prosecution of persons charged with
offenses against the government. The
Bristow report would be made the basis of
the prosecution against the persons who
were charged with offenses against tire
postal laws.
Ii was learned later that Gen. Wood and
Acting Director General Fosnes of the
Cuban postal service have taken the mi
tial steps toward bringing ex-Director
General Rathbone to the attention of the
judicial authorities of Cuba.
Secretary Roots attention was called to
alleged charges against Mr.. Black, of the
engineer department at Havana. 1t had
been published here that these charges
were made by Gen. Wood. Secretary Root
said there was no founda ton for the
statement, but on the contrary Gen. Wood
had spoken highly of the engineer depart
ment in Havana. The expenditures by
the engineer department as well as all
others in Cuba were being Investigated,
but nothing that would call for any crit
icism had been found
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
A NEW LIBERIAN SOCIETY.
Formed for the Purpose of Sending
Negroes to Africa.

Birmingham, Ala, July 26.-The Libe-
rian Colonization Society was organized
in Birmingham to-day, with Lee Cowart,
a well-known attorney. president; ~ B.
Lacy, secretary and treasurer, and D. J.
Flummer general manager.
While not legal successor 90 the In
ternational Migration Society. which at
taiued national celebrity by sending two
shiploads OF negroes to Liberia, It will
conduct the same character Of business,
and has already appointed agents in the
Gulf states to solicit subscriptions from
negroes for their passage to Liberia
When a sufficient number Of negroes
have paid a stipulated number OF assess
ments they viii be sent to Africa. from
some Southern port, The new concern
says It is not responsible for the acts
Of the society which recently expired with
the death of It's president. f. 3. Getting
ham, and which Is we'll remembered by
200 negroes. who were left stranded at
Jersey City after, as they claimed. they
had paid for their passage TO Liberia.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
ACTIVITY OF THE TRIADs.
Boxers Parent Organization is Gauss
ing Alarm.

Hong Kong, July 26-The signs of me-
naeing activity on the part OF the Sc
cret society known as the Triads are
causing alarm. The Boxers are believed
20 be an offshoot Of the Triads, whose
ramifcations are widespread throughout
the southern provinces Of China. The Or
ganization is distinctly anti-foreign and
anti-Manchu, and numbers of Canton
troops are enrolled In its ranks.
A report is current in Canton that che
Triads are preparing for a night attack
on the Shameen. and that the first sign
will be the abscondng Of native SER
wants The greatest apprehension pre-
walls, although 81 present Canton Is aiiiet.
Many Trlads have been arrested In
Hong Kong during The last few months.
A Chinaman who was arrested on July
on a charge of carrying arms was to-
day committed for trial on the charge OF
being a member Of the Triads. The evil
dence showed that he has held the rank
Of second in command In the organization
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
INDIA NEEDS MORE RELIEF.
Government win, II Is said, spend
About xI5. QOO. 600

London, July 26.-In introducing the In
dian budget In the House of Commons to-
day, the secretary for India. Lord George
Hamilton, commended the patience res
ignation. courage and abstention from
crime with which $1,000. 900 people in the
stricken area have faced famine. The lat
est reports from India, his lordship said,
were anything but satisfactory. The gov
ernment proposed TO apply the unexpend-
ed balance Of &c, 100000 Of the former loan
toward relief. This would. he hoped, meet
al demands II the resources of India
did not suffice 10 save the lives Of the
famine stricken. then an appeal would
be made TO the imperial exchequer.
In the last two years Lord George Ham
iiton said, fs, 900 had been expended In
famine relief,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
HOOTED JERRY SIMPSON.
Roughs and Toughs stopped His PO-
IiticnI Address.

Fort Scott. Kan. July 26.-Former Con-
gresham Jerry Simpson was routed here
tonight by a crowd of hoodlums while
attempting to deliver a political address
in an amphitheater at the race track
A crowd of 200 rcughs went to the meet
ing to create a disturbance. One of the
leaders. a big negro, jumped upon the
platform and when the ex-congressman
attempted to push him off the negro
fought and they both went to the floor
Others of the mob rushed In, and Mr..
Simpson was in danger of rough treat
ment until Mayor Goodlander and crowd
of professional and business men took a
hand and beat off the rowdies Several
of the latter were arrested but the mob
later overpowered the police and re eased
the prisoners
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
MAIL SERVICE FROM CHINA.
American Soldiers There to BE Pro-
vided with Facilities.

Washington, July 26.-This government
has arranged to provide the American SOL
diers in the field in China with a regular
postal service similar TO that in opera
ton during the Spanish war. Mails for
the troops in the Chinese service as well
as from there will be promptly forwarded.
Henry NJ Robinson. chief clerk of the
railway mail service. with headquarters
at Atlanta. Ga. who had charge of a sim
liar service in Porto Rico VIII have
charge of this new Chinese service and
will be stationed at Taku. He is expected
to sail from San Francisco the first week
of August.
American soldiers also will have the
benefit of the domestic postage rate of
two cents an ounce.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
CONFERENCE OF LEADERS.
Nay BE Held ut Ex-senator Murphy's
Summer Home.

New York, July 26.-At Democratic
state headquarters to-day, it was said
that Chairman Jones, of the National
Committee, will call conference of the
state leaders to be held, probably, at ex-
Senator Murphy's summer home. Plans
for an active campaign will be adopted
for this state.
Daniel j. Campau, of the National Com
mittee from Michigan, has engaged rooms
for himself and Chairman Jones az New
York hotel.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
DESTRUCTION OF MISSIONS.
Russia Has Borrowed Extensively
From Imperial Bank.

London, July ga dispatch from mis-
sionary sources, dated Shanghai, July 20,
says:
.'Rioting has broken out at Al Yuen Flu,
The capital of the province OF shan ST.
There are no details. Rioting has also
occurred at Huai Luh. south of Chilli. All
the missions have. been destroyed, our
friends safely escaped to the country, but
are still in danger
1T is reported here that Russia mas
borrowed nearly ten millions sterling from
the Imperial Bank of Russia since the
commencement of the troubles in China "
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
OARsMEN TO GO TO PARIS.
Ten Eycl1 and Two Crews Will Enter
Contests There.


New York, July pa meeting of the
Regatta Committee of the National Asso-
citation Of Amateur Oarsmen was held
tonight at the New York Athletic Club
house, az which a decision was announced
In the matter of sending the American
crews which won the special trial races
al the recent regatta, to Paris.
E. H. Ten Eyck of the Wachusetts Boat
Club of Worcester, Mass, winner in the
single scull class, and abe Vespers four
and eight-oared crews of Philadelphia,
will be sent abroad.
The eight-oared crew win be under the
supervision of Coach Pat Dempsey. These
crews will sail on the steamer Western
land Aug. !.
on account of lack of funds the indca-
tons we're anything but favorable for the
sending of the eight-oared crew, as the
Philadelphia oarsmen had subscribed only
$3.50 towards the total fund TO send the
crew abroad. However, Immediately after
the meeting tonight it was announced
that Philadelphia had come to the front
and made it possible TO have the four and
eight sent
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
THREATENED TO RESIGN.
CampbeII-Banncrm Provoked by
Commons Action.

London, July 26.-Sir Henry Campbell
Bannerman, Liberal leader in the House
of Commons was so incensed at the action
of the Radicals in forcing a vote yester-
day on the motion to reduce the salary of
Mr.. Chamberlain, that he threatened to
resign the leadership of the party.
Friends succeeded, however in persuad-
ing him to reconsider his decision and he
called a meeting of the party leaders
which was held privately this evening, to
discuss the situation The result was that
he agreed to retain the position provided
he was not again subjected to such re-
buff.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
BOYT ENTERED A PROTEST.
Playwright Objected to Going TO an
Insane Asylum.

Hartford, Conn, July 26.-charles Fl.
Hoyt the playwright. appeared before
Judge Freeman this morning to oppose an
application committing him to the Retreat
for the Insane in this city. MIR. Hoyts
remarks were perfectly rational and only
once during the hearing did ne show any
traces of extreme feeling and that was
just as he was going out, when he re-
ferred to the death of his wife and child
Judge Freeman, at the conclusion of the
hearing, ordered that Mr.. Hoyt be COM
United until he RECEIVERS from his present
trouble.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
MISSIONARIES ESCAPED.
But All Their Property at Two Places
Was Destroyed.

Toronto, Ont. July 26.-The China In
land Mission Board this afternoon receiv-
ed the following cable:
Shanghai, July &c. H. S. Green wir-
ed 14th instant, Tai Yuen Su, the CAPT
tai of Shen ST, rioted; no details Shuen
Teh Su Hal Lu rioted; all destroyed;
friends safe; escaped; but there is great
danger officials refuse to do anything;
foreign officials powerless to act
These places are in the south OF the
province of Chill. The cable shows that
there was Geographic communication be-
tween Shanghai and Chill up to the l4th.
Pekin is three days travel from Chilli"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
TRAVELLING MAN IN JAIL.
stoney Glover Was 800 Short in His
Accounts.

Macon, July 26.-Stoney Glover one Of
the best known travelling men in the state,
is in Jail here, charged with larceny after
trust on two warrants sworn out by Ad-
ans Bros Company, grocers, by whom
he has been employed for several months.
1t is charged that he checked up short
500. He is connected with one of the
wealthiest families in Sumter county, and
has a wife and six children in Americas.
He is badly crushed in spirit and has been
too much Inundated to ask his friends
for help
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
SEYMOUR REACHES SHANGHAI.
Continued From First Page

point he could easily go to Nankin or
Pekin overland.
Should the southern Viceroys yield to
foreign influence, there will be a severe
struggle. The Yang-tse Kiang is being
strongly fortified with the newest guns.
manned by German-drilled artillery
1t is reported here from Toxic that 49,
900 japanese troops landed at Shan Hal
Kwan on July % and gained a victory.
the Chinese retreating after a feeble re-
sistance
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27

Montgomery, Ala, July 26.-The second
uey Of the National Negro Race Confer
euce was marked by a larger attendance
nan yesterday, but no negroes of nation
a, reputation were present The scheme
W Bishop Holsey of Georgia, to ask for
a separate state for negroes, was sharp
iN criticised by A n. McEwen. an edu-
'ed negro of Mobile, Ala, who charac-
lzed 1t as opposed to the constitution
una opposed to common sense"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
Barrett Campaign Speaker.

New York, July 26.-John Barrett, for
mer minister to Siam, under President
Cleveland, was appointed a campaign
speaker by the Republican State Commit
tee to-day. Mr.. Barrett called upon
Chairman Odel and said that he would
NOT speak on silver, but would confne
himself to discussions and explanations of
expansion.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27

in the two Kwangs. with headquarters
az Sal kung, a new territory, wnere ne
had been active in enrolling members. His
arrest, therefore, is OF the greatest i'm
portance. The insignia found upon MS
person include the highest degrees.
An opium farmer has received tele-
gram asserting that Ii Hung Chang is
unable 90 proceed 10 Pekn and will re-
turn to Canton, probably calling az Hong
Kong on the way.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
LiverpooI COTTON stntistics,

Liverpool. July 7.-weekly cotton Stats
uos' Total sales of all kinds. 10000 bales;
sa!es' American, 5000. English spinners
u'Nlhgs $4,000; total exports, 5000 I'm
20 all kinds, $1,000; import American.
i'."V Stock, all kinds $4,000; stock,
american. 227,O00. Quantity ahoat, ALI
hInas' 5000; efioat, American, 10000. To-
,a' sales on speculation, 300; total sales
10 exporters, 1900.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
SECRETARY HAY IN CANTON.
spent Less Than Two Hours with the
President.

Canton, o., July 26-secretary Of State
John Hay reached Canton at 11:45 a m.
He was met at the station by Secretary
Cortelyou and driven direct to the Nc
Kinley home Secretary Hay at once be-
gan a conference with the President.
President and Mrs. Mckinley entertained
The Secretary at luncheon, and at :35 p.
m. he departed for Washington
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
Not So had as Painted.

Macon. July pa letter from Rev w.
r. Burke the Macon missionary at
Shanghai China, states that matters are
not so bad In the Celestial Empire is the
reports have indicated. The writer seems
to think that the critical period is passed
and thai the foreigners are all safe with
N.arv few excentiOns
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27

New York, July Ex-senator Mark Han
ma. accompanied by his wife and Miss
Hanna and Miss Ruth Hanna, their
daughters, and Miss Phelps, arrived al Ell
beron. N. j.. this morning. They made
the journey from Cleveland In Senator
Hannas private car. -,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27

Detroit. Mich. July 2e.-Sidney Lucas,
winner OF the American Derby won the
Turf Congress stakes at Highland Park
by half length over Advance Guard.
Allie and q sixteenth. Time 1:4sis.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
corcnn Government Protested.

Yokohama, July 26.-According to Seoul
reports the Corean government has pro-
tested against the presence of Russian
refugees at Win but after an audience
the Russian representative agreed to re-
move them to Port Arthur without delay.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
VIII speak In Kentucky.

Louisville, July 26.-Chairman Barnett.
OF the Republican State Central Commit
tee. to-day received a letter from National
Chairman Hanna, saying that Gov.
Roosevelt will speak in Kentucky during
the coming campaign. ----
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
ENGLAND ASKED TO MEDIATE.

Doubtful Telegram.
London July 26-Last Saturday the chi
nese minister handed the foreign office a
long telegram purporting 10 come from
Emperor Kwang Su. soliciting Great
Britan's good offices TO bring about peace
in terms similar to the appeals addressed
10 President Mckinley and President Lou
bet.
Thus far the government has not re-
piled. as it is felt that in the present
anomalous circumstances the precise or
igin of the telegram is doubtful.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27

Paris. July q, $40 a. m.-The Journal
Omcielle publishes this morning a decree
prohibiting the expectation Of arms and
ammunition from France and the colo
mics Of France to China and adjacent coun-
tries.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27

London. July 26.-In the House of Lords
to-day the bill prohibiting the exportd-
ton OF arms and munitions of war passed
its third reading.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-27
VIII Protect Charles.

There is a report of the capture of
Charles. the slayer of Police Captain Day
near the city. He will be protected and
given a trial in court. the authorities
determining not to permit any ynching,
no matter how much force is required.