Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-10-02

Germanys refusal to proceed with
peace negotiations in China until the
leaders Of the anti-foreign nlobs respon-
sible for the recent atrocities have been
delivered to the powers for trial and pun
ishment, is one of the notably events of
the week. The Kaiser's attitude is in
strong contrast with the Cars, who ex-
pressed a willingness TO withdraw his
troops from Pekin and begin negotiations
for a settlement with Ii Hung Chang
and Prince Ching. The United States
rejected the German proposal. 1t has
been the general impression that Japan
would stand with the United States in
accepting the Russian proposals; but this
impression lacks the basis of official am
nouncement. Russia is suspected by En-
gland of q desire to retain Pellin. En-
gland is distrusted by Russia and France
because of her interest in the Yang-tse
Province. All the powers distrust Ger
many because of her seeming purpose
to make war on China. Russia, France,
the United States, and Japan have inti-
mated a willingness to open negotiations
for peace with Prince Ching and Ii
Hung Chang. Germany aud Great Brit
ain up to the present writing have de-
Prince as representative of China. The
Dowager and the Emperor have signi-
fed their willingness to return to Pekin
il the allies will guarantee them pretec-
ton. This the allies, so far, are unable
to promise.
The Filipino insurgents have shown
renewed activity within the last week,
especially in the districts south and east
of Manila in the vicinity of Laguna de
Bay, where Lawton encountered his
hardest fighting when he first went to
the islands. Last Monday two compa-
mics of the Fifteenth and Thirty
Infantry encountered a strong force of
insurgents at the east end of Laguna de
Bay. The insurgents were intrenched,
and the American troops were compelled
to advance waist deep in water. As
result of the engagement twenty-four
Americans were Killed and twenty-six
wounded In the meantime, however, the
Philippine commission reports crafty
ing progress in the work of civil govern
ment in the cities and towns. Courts and
schools are being established, order re-
stored, and municipal government estab-
lished at many points.
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President Kruger of the Transvaal Re-
public will seek an asylum in the Neither
lands, Dutch warship having gone to
Lourenzo Marquee to carry him TO The
Hague. The British government gave
assurances that it would in no way in
terfe,e with President Kruger's journey.
The war is practically over. The two
Beer republics have been formally an
nexed to the British Empire, and the
people of England, regardless of political
affiliation, indorse the absorption of the
new territories. The Boer army has been
dispersed and all organized resistance
has been beaten down President Kru-
ger is undoubtedly seeking a home in
strange land because he refuses TO end
the remaining years Of his life as the
subject Of Great Britain.
A notable event OF the week was the
dissolution of the British Parliament.
Elections for the new Parliament will
take place in October. and it will con-
vene on Nov. L. The Parliamentary
elections promise 10 be dull and uninter-
esting, for the success of the C0nserya-
tives and their allies. the Unionists, is
conceded by the Liberals. The election
is likely to be followed by a reconstruc-
ton Of the cabinet T5ord Salisbury will
undoubtedly retain the premiership. Jo-
seph Chamberlain. the present Colonial
Secretary. is likely to be given higher
place in the ministry and has been men
toned as probable successor Of Lord
Lansdowne as Secretary Of State for
War.
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The Cuban election for delegates 70 the
constitutional convention has ATTRACTED
little interest in the United States. The
returns indicate a total Of 1S6 240. The
convention will be made up OF Natiornal-
lists and Republicans in about equal
strength. but viii be strongly proVCu-
han. As far as can be ascertained the
delegates elected are strongly opposed TO
even discussion Of annexation TO the
United States.
aazden Bartlett Harris, Is, son Of
Kew York banker. has returned with
ruides from a complete ascent OF the
Gross Glockner, the highest Of the Aus
trian Alps. and is the second American
10 make the ascent.
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rssachar Zacharie. who died 10 London
Sunday. lived IA New York fifty years,
and became famous during the Civil War
by efforts TO l8uence the government to
create the ofice Of chiropodist to the
army.
A monument 10 Barry. \ famous st.
Bernard dog that died reeently. viii be
erected on mountain 10 Switzerland
The doc ia ten years saved forty lives.
The words .'cycliSir and .esciisine"
have been accepted as dicfIonarr words
by the French Academy after nluch de-
kzts.