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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Ii HUNG DEPARTS,
Disrcgards All Attcmpts'to Dissuadc
Him from Going.
by Associated Press.)

HONG KONG. Tuesday, July Iii
Hung Chang, disregarding all attempts
OF Europeans and Chinese to persuade
him to remairi, left Canton this morning
for Pekin. Prior to his departure chi
nese merchants and gentry of Canton
strongly appealed to the Ficeroy not
to leave, and presented q. petition, setting
forth that Canton, so long tn prey to
the depredatons of robbers and pirates
had become peaceful during Ii Hung
Changes viceroyalty; that disturbances
had been repressed with a strong hand,
and the people enabled to live without
being panic-stricken when dogs barked.
The petitioners. this paper continued
learned with trembling that their pro-
tector was proceeding north, and they
wept as at the loss of parent The
absence of rebellion ard piracy being
solely due to the presence of LII Hung
Chang. the merchants were ready to cast
themselves before the wheels Of his char
lot TO prevent his departure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
THE CHINESE MINISTER
Thinks the Situation Looks Much
BRIGHTER.
CIV Associated Press.)

tSy Associated freSS-)
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 1S.-The
Chinese Minister called on Secretary Hay
this morning and had a ten-minutes' talk
with him. Mr.. WI said he had received
no additional information, but thought
the situation looked much brighter as a
result of the dispatches received yester-
day.
The Secretary made known to Minister
WI the dispatch from Consul Fowler at
Che Foo, quoting the Governor Of Shan
Tung as saying that the legations at Pekin
were standing on July 9Th. This was ac-
copied by HIM as confirmatory of his dis
patches of yesterday.
Minister WI said there was not the
slightest doubt about the date being the
9th although london dispatches said
that the 9th was the Chinese calendar
ana meant the 5th. The dispatch received
by him mentioned the date as the 18th.
which, by the Chinese. calendar. CORE
spends with the 9th Of our calendar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
THE NEW VESSELS.
Small Plants WantBids Asked for AL
simultaneously
Ry Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-Representa-
lives of the smaller sh!p-buildipg plants
are bringing pressure to bear upon the
Navy Department 10 secure the stimuli
1aneous advertisement of all of the four
teen naval vessels authorized to be built
in the past TWO naval appropriation acts
They have represented that such a pro-
Acedure would tend TO ensure a more salts
factory distribution of the naval work
among the ship-builders by preventing the
&S concerns from GROWING out the
smaller ones. and the government would
Eeye at least million md j half dollars
I The department has fixed upon Noyem-
Der 18th next as the date for opening bids
Gor the construction Of the FIVE hattleships
and the plans for the other vessels can
BE made ready according 10 the smaller
6usiders by that time if it is decided to
undertake TO do il.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
DECLARE WAR ON
CIVILIZATION.
Continued from First Page.)
Continued from First Page.)
ment is spreading. It is believed that Ii
Hung Chang is playing false.
WOULD BE UNSAFE.
No More Troops to Be Withdrawn
from the Philippines.
Press
: Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, JURY 1S.-'There Will be
no further Withdrawals Of troops from
the Philippines for service in China. That
Is the policy determined upon, ana it will
be adhered to-" a Cabinet officer to-day
made this statement, and then added:
General MacArthur's dispatches on tho
necessity of retaining there all the troops
save those alrendy under orders are clear
1t would be unsafe to take any more
away
Then under no circumstances will the
forces in the Philippines be drawn on?"
he was asked.
II am not going to say that any con-
clus.on reached is absolutely final, but
this much is positive: NO development in
the situution is apprehended such as will
call for a change in this policy as to our
troops in the Philippines in the present
light of events.
I'VE do not anticipate any extra session
Of Congress- he said.
what if Minister COnger and the other
Americans are found murderer he was
asked.
I've are proceeding at this present mo-
1nent on the assumption that our people
are murdered. l do not see why that
should necessitate an extra session. An
extra session is hardly necessary
What if their murder was by order or
with the COnnFance OIL lhe tHlAeSe GOV
ernment?"
Il do not believe an extra session of
Congress would necessarily follow
What about the decision OF the COM
manders OF the international forces that
5000 troops are necessary for the cam
paign?''
That is an old story" was the reply.
admiral Kempff cabled that week or
ten days ago-6At00 men for the move
Gnent on the capital and 10000 TO protect
Tien-Tsin and communications WITH
Pekin.''
Asked as to the possible effect Of the
Chinese attack on the Russian towns
along the Manchurian border, the reply
was:
This may complicate the situation. l
cannot say whether or not it means actual
war between the Chinese Government and
Russia. The matter is between those Two
governments. We have nothing to do with
it. We do not know either what the ao-
tual facts are in the case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
NO SPECIAL SESSION.
,1ark Hanna Sees No Reason for Call
ing One.
Bv Associated Press.)

CHICAGO, July 1S--'I see nothing in
the Chinese situation to warrant a special
session of Congress- The question is one
which affects the moral sentiment. and
one which should not be dragged into
politics The President is clothed with
all necessary power TO deal with the sit
uation, and unless there is change for
the worse 1 see no reason for q special
session.
The above statement was made tonight
by Senator Hanna
Senator Hanna declined to discuss the
general political situation beyond ex-
pressing the belief that the Republicans
will win without any trouble this fall
Headquarters of the National Republic
can Committee will be located at Nos.
223 and 225 Michigan Avenue and Nos.
10 and u Congress Street
Perry Heath will reach Chicago next
Monday and assume active management.
or the campaign.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
The Pope's Letter.
(Rv Associated Press.)

10y
ROME, July 19.-Pope Leo has addressed
a letter to tho Vicar-Cardinal in tina course
Of which he says the sorrowful events in
China, besides filing his soul with sad
ness on account of the splitting OF 50 much
Christian blood. inspire him with the deep
est fear as to the situation of the Apostolic
Wears and the dangers to which Christians
and Missionaries are exposed. IN serious
trials as we'll as sacrifices OF lives.
His Holiness. therefore, asks that all
commandments pray ardently that God in
spira thoughts Of concord and peace, and
that He will end destruction and massa-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Took Refuge in Palace.
CBy Associated PressD


BRJJSSELS, July 1S.-The Belgian Con-
s,,l at Hong Kong teegraphs that Ii
Hung Chang passed through that city TO-
dav on his way to the North. Before his
departure the Viceroy had long interview
with the Governor Of Hong Kong.
The Secretary OF the Legation at Shans-
hal telegraphs to-day that, according 70
Chinese information, the foreigners IN
Pellin have taken refuge in the palace OF
Prince Ching.
WASHINGTON, July administration
officials in Washington are suspicious OF
the statements contained in the brusseiS
Dispatch saying that the members OF the
legations in Pekin were in Prince Ching S
palace They hope ii is accurate, put tney
are disposed 10 accept it, like much other
information coming through Chlnese
sources. with a marked degree OF reser-
YatiOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
REACH AGREEMENT.
Mr. jenkins Says System Will Be Used
on Main Street.

It was stated last night on good
authority that there had been no settle
nent between the Richmond Passenger
and Power Company and the Conduit
Company, that differences had arisen be-
tween certain individuals III the Conduit
Company, and that they had been speedily
adjusted by counsel, bat that the Rich
mond Passenger and Power Company
was in no way connected with the matter
When seen last night in regard TO the
matter. Mr.. W. z. Jenkins stated that ne
was in q position to say that the under
ground system would be used on the
Mair; Street line, but would not discuss
the matter in detail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
wood,s Delegation Seated.
rR- Associated Press \

tBy Associated fFeSS-)
POCATELLO. IDAHO, July 1s-At to-
DAYS session of the Democratic State Con-
vention the Woods delegation from Shes
hone county CThe Occur D'AIene) was
seated by 4 vote of I'D to 10 This dele
CATION is opposed TO Governor steunbesg.
and it was supported by those who favor
the nomination OF Fred T Duboise fot
United States Senator
The result indicates that Duhoise will
be nominated.
Al the evening session permanent or
ganizayio- was effected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
MASSACRE PROPOSED.
The Emperor of Japan Declined to
Entcrtaii, the Proposals.
CBy Associated Pres:

CBy Associated fresS)
LONDON, July 1S.-The Shanghai cor
respondent of the Daily Express asserts
that he has ascertained from an unlm-
peachable source that when the question
Of an alliance between China and Japan
was under consideration last autumn. the
Empress Dowager sent commissioner 10
Toxic with secret proposals to the Mikado
THE proposals. says the correspond
ent, contemplated the conclusion OF Sc
crat treaty having the object of Destroy
ir,g all European and American lnhuehce
in both China and Japan, the Whoiesale
massacre of foreigners, and the DIVISION
of the whole of eastern Asia, from Bur
nah to Siberia, between China ana Japan.
The special commissioner took cooe
prepared by LII Hung Chang ana ShenS,
for secret communicate between the
Empress Dowager and the Mikado
THE japanese Emperor utterly de-
clined to entertain the proposals..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Indfctment Dismissed.
CBy Associated Press,

tbE <AssOt!siltt T e-s~'-1
SEUr Work. July 1S.-Judge Foster to-
say signed an order dismissing The tndict-
ment found in this county against Mrs.
Augusta Mack. in July. 1881. in connection
with the GuIdensuppe murder case
Mrs. Mack pleaded guilty 10 mansiaush-
ter and was sentenced 10 term Of fifteen
wears in prison. which she IS now serving
Counsel explained 70 he court that ne
,,,;shed the indictment dismissed so that the
.records should be clear, as he intended APP
pIvIne 10 the Governor for a pardon fol
Mrs Mack
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
CHINESE CONCENTRATED.
REPORTS from Amur District Show
Serious State of Affairs.
GBy Associated Press.)

ST. PETERSBURG, July 1S.-Reports
have been received by the Russian general
staff from the Amur district, showing
-ba+ tho chinese have made serious pre-
variations there. und are now concentrated
on the railway line from Agu!n to Sallen
The, are well supplied with artillery and
have large quantities Of munitions.
The Russian General, Gribovoski. after
accommodating the district returned 10
Blagovetchenslz, capital OF the province OF
Arur, on Mondny.
Russian troops have been sent from dlf-
ferent points to protect the railway me
chinese, however are still working on the
eastern section of the line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
The Official Report.

IBN -ASSOClaltU TsSS:J
WASHINGTON, July 1S-The War De-
partment to-day bulletined its first official
report OF the results of the battle at lien
Tsin, as follows:
Che Foo-Adjutant-G General, Washing
ton: Casualties in attack on Ten Isln'
July 18th: Killed, Colonel E H Liscun
and Ii enlisted men; wounded. Captain Z.
r.. Noyes, not seriously: Major James he
gan not dangerous; Captain Bookmilter.
not dangerous: Lieutenant IaWton, not
dangerous; Lieutenant +. X. Lang, slisht.
and 72 enlisted men. Missing, two enlisted
men.
(SigncCO 'COOLlOuh
Coolidge, who signed the dispatch, IS
I,ieutenant-Colonel of the Ninth Infantry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19

According to this dispatch. on the morn
ing OF July 18th the japanese blew UP the
gate and entered the city. the others fol-
lowing On the right the Russians cap
tureG battery on the bank of the Llu
Tai Canal, consisting OF twelve small
guns. The other troops all engaged on
the left. About eight thousand in all were
engaged. and over seven hundred were
killed or wounded the japanese being
the heaviest losers. The British had
twenty killed and nnety-three wounded
The Chinese troops fled, in what direction
Is not known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Took Overdose Of Morphine.

Especial Dispatch TO Tha Tinles)
HINTON, w. VA. July 1S.-E. K. Dris-
col. Chesapeake and Ohio brakeman
OF this city died tonight from the effects
OF an overdose of morphine, administered
by Doc" Terrell, a sign painter anu
morphine dope. who claims formerly 70
have been physician. but was disoarreu
for malpractice, Farrell is now uhuei
arrest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
No Secret MeSSSa Gcs.
(By Associated Press


BERLIN. July 1S.-It is semi-otticlally
announced that Baron Won Buelow, the
Imperial Minister Of Foreign. Affairs. has
notified the Chinese Legation here that
until further notice it can not be allowed
to send kilograms in CIPHER or secret
language. and that kilograms in plain
language must be submitted for the ap-
prevail of the Secretary of State before
they can be dispatched.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
On Corean Frontier.
CIV Associated Press. }

:
WASHINGTON, July 1S.--United States
Minister Allen at Seoul Co-ea, tele-
graphs the State Department that Boxers
and Chinese are in force within a few
miles Of the Corean frontier. The natives
Of Ping Yang (the most northern pro-
vince Of Corea) are much alarmed and are
fleeing.
The foreigners remain in safety. The
government is very anxious.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
''REAIEY.''

Second Lieutenant Frank r.. Lang, re-
ported wounded. served during the Span
ish war as Sergeant-Major and Second
Lieutenant in the First Maine Volunteer
Infantry, and was appointed Second Lieu
tenant in the regular army April 10th. 1885.
Captain Charles G. Long. OF the Marine
Corps, reported wounded, entered the Ma
rine Corps July LIST. 1881. having been APP
pointed from Massachusetts. He had been
on duty at Cavite since April Sth, 1888, until
ordered to China.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
TnE BEST PRESCRIPTION

for chills and fever is a bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. The formula is
plainly printed on each package. It is
simply Iron and Quinine in q tasteless
form, and IS compounded In correct pro-
portions. The reason .ra.ta:ors do not adj
yer..se their formula .ssbecause they know
YOU would not buy their medicine If you
knew its ingredients. Groves IS the
original. ana Is the only chill and fever
remedy sold throughout the entire mala-
rial section OF the U. 8. No cure. no pay.
Price, soc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Missionaries Attacked.
lBy Associated Press.)

PARIS, July 1S,-The French consul at
Hnnkow telegraphs, under date OF July
18th that the VIceroy admits that ne is
doubtful Of his ability TO arrest the re
bellion in Ho Nan. The dispatch aous
that q caravan OF English and American
engineers and missionaries from Chen >!
was attacked near Slang Wang. A mum
Der were wounded, but it was hopeo tne
caravan would shortly reach Hanho".
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Rooseyclt Homeward Bound.


MILWAUKEE. July 1s-Governor
Roosevelt arrived here at 1910 o'clock
this morning on his homeward journey
to New York. The vice presidential can
didate was greeted in this city by a crowd
OF more than 5000 persons. He was intro
duced to the gathering by United States
Senator QuarIes. and was cheered most
enthusiaStICally.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
SpcciaI Cabinet Meeting.

(Bv Associated PFcss.)
WASHINGTON, July 1S.-A special
meeting of the Cabinet probably will be
held tomorrow prior to the Presidents
departure for Canton. 1t is said that this
meeting has no special significance. as the
Chinese situation is regarded as more sat
isfactory and hopeful than it has been. and
the only purpose of calling the Cabinet to-
gether tomorrow is to allow the President
to have a final conference with his official
family.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Holdin. Out July 9th.
(By Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The State De-
partneat has received a dispatch from
Consul General Fowler at Che Foo, say
ing that the Governor or Shan Tung wires
that his cruiser left Pekin on July sth.
The legations were still holding out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
vii, s,cc, Sc,, Scurin sheffield.

(2y Assocate.. I'rossl
LONDON, July lS-Fully lo,c00 persons
attended .o-day's meeting of the world $
convention OF the Young Peoples Society
of Christian Endeavor, the special feature
Of the programme being the delivery OF
messages from the Churches. s5fzys
Rrasident Clark read a eardial letter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19

from the United States Ambassador,
Joseph H. Choate, which was followed
by cheers for the ambassador.
Sheffield was selected as the meeting
place of the convention in 1901 and Man
chester IN 1902.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
THE MILITIA.
Annual Statement of the Organized
and Unor.anized Force
nv Associated Press.)

/ WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The Adju-
tzat-General's office has issued its annual
lstaiemen; of the organized militia force
aof the United States, together with the
number OF men available for military
duty. The grand total Of organized mill
ftamen IN the several States and Terri
tories was 1o6.339 at last report. Those
lanorsani2ed bat avail; Aoie for military
duty aggregate a0.3iS 112.
The organized strength OF the militia
@and the number of men liable for service
An Virginia is: Organized, 2.745: unor-
Eauized, 295, $40.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
ColonclLiscum Buried.

tBy ASSOCIATED FressJ
WASHINGTON, July 1S-The War De
partment to-day received caoiesrah
from General Macarthur. dated Manila,
July 18th, saying tina, Colonel LiEcuM 5
body was buried at Tongue, on the l1tA
instant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
LARCENY Charged.

Heseldah Trotter was caught in the
,~ncshea OF tho Richmond police net and
Gopzcd In First Station. Hezeidah was
SoerestAd on the charge OF larceny, pre-
kcrSsd by Gus Schnurman. who is miss
Ing three pairs OF trousers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Eou.I,r ON ,he street.

Charles Poindexter and Annie Dexter
(both coioredD agreed TO disagree, and
the argumen, finally resulted in fight.
The arena was the street. they We're
gathered IN and spent the night at the
Second Police Station. Justice John will
pass on the case this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
patch from the Minister of Foreign

patch from Inc NIn1ster OF 0fe's''
Affairs al Toxic:
Baron Nishis Japanese Minister al
Pekin) letter of June 18th was recelvea
at Tien-Tsi1i July 18th. The letter was
brought by a messenger. It says that the
LEGATIONS are daily bombarded Ammu-
milton is running short Danger OF mas
Sacre is imminent"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
cor,,ett VIII Fight Mccoy.

(By Associated Press.)
NEW YORK. July 1s.-James ]. Corbett
and kid, Mccoy have been matched to
box at Madison Square Garden. Articles
OF agreement have not been signed. but
ths date Is fixed for August 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
MESSAGE FROM REMEY.
Some Officers Reported Wounded Arc
Probably Unhurt.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.J
WASHINGTON, July 1S--The following
dispatch has been received at the Navy
Department.:
"Che Foo. July is, 1900,
Bureau of Navigation, Washington.
--latest reports do not indicate that army
officers-Major Lee, Captain Brewster,
Iieutenants Naylc~, Hammond and Wald-
ron-are wounded. Captain c. G. Long,
marine corps, wounded; Second Lieutenant
H r. Lang, army. wounded: an aide mas
gone to Tien-Tsin to get accurate intorma-
ton.
CSisneD .sREA1EY''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
.Ians Landing.
Associated Press. }

TEy Associated Press.)
LONDON, July ia special olspatcn
from Shanghai dated to-day says the dis
embarkation Of Is 90 Japanese troops is
proceeding q! Taku.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
THE CHINESE FLED.
The Direction They Took Is, However
Unknown.
(By Associated Press.)

By Associated aPreSs)
LONDON, July lS.-In the House OF
Commons to-day the Parliamentary Sec
rotary for the Foreign Office, Mr.. Will
liam ST. John Broder;ck, read a dispatch
from Admiral Seymour. dated at Taku,
July 18th, giving an account OF the capture
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19

In Switzerland a telephone can be- at.
ted to private ha,tses Tor s. a year,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Congratulated Yerkes.
Ry Associated press.)

LOUISVILLE. KY. July 1S.-The follow
ing telegram was received to-day by Hon.
Iohn w. Yerkes, the Republican NOMINEES
for Governor of Kentucky:
.sCA.csso, July ts.--Han. John ". fsrkes
Iouisv.lls; Hearty congratulations II
seems TO NE that all believers IN Amer.
can institutions should earnestly hope 10,
your success.
(signeO THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
BASE BALL.
Scores Yesterday.
Brooklyn 10: Boston 3.
New York 10; Cincinnati 8.
Standing of the Clubs

Where They Play To-Day.
Pittsburg at Philadelphia
Cincinnati at Brooklyn.
Chicago at Boston
New York at st. Louis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
New York 10: Cincinnati, 9.

NEW YORK. July 15.-Tho New Iorks
won from the Cincinnatis to-day in the
last inning.
Score: X II. Il.
Cincinnati 211O102 01-9 Is
New York. OOO02 SO Is
Batteres-Scott Breitenste:n and Wood;
Hawley and Warner. Time-2:4e. Umpire
Terry. Attendance-1eS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
BrookIvn. 10: Boston. 3.

BROOKLYN. July 1S.-Boston looked like
a winner to-day until the sixth, when the
Brooklyns landed heavily on Dineen-
Score: Il. ID. 4.
Boston ----.-----.- 2 u u y q y "
RrooIllvn Oo11 80 Il 3
Batteries-D:neen and Sullivan: Nops and
Farrell. Time-2:i7. Umpire-SwartWood
Attandance-1.f 600.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
Maddox Rcnoninated,
-
tBy Associated Press.)

CALHOUN. GA. July ls.-The Demo-
Gratis OF the Seventh District to-day re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19

Massacre Imminent.
GBy Associated Press.l
WASHINGTON. July 1s.-The Japanese N,
la9a tan has xaeeiEed tina xall9N!n& AISy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-19
CuLTON ON STAND
IN POWERS TRIAL
Continued from First PageJ
and not go home as Powers

to remain and rot go home as Powers
on the day of the Van Meter-Berry
oonrast in the Legislature. the witness
said TAYLOR sent orders by him TO assist
Adi,tant Dson to have the troops in the
arse,aI ready to be called out at 4 mo-
ment's notice
The court adjourned with Culton on
the stand