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The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05
MINISTERS LEAVE PEKING
UNDER CHINESE ESCORT

Washington, June p The Chimes,
Nirister. Sir. WI. came to the relief of N.
news situation this morning, with d-s
patch coming in a roundabout from Pezfn.
The Minister'S news appears to have been
anticipated unofficialIy so far as il relates
to the departure Of the foreign ministers
from Pekin. But the importance qf his
message lies in the fact that If is week
Later IN date th5n any Official despatch
which has reached Europe or America
since break in the line Of communic ,tion
! June -.
ne Mini-tsr saws the despatch reached
nm iFom Pekin viz Sinan Fu. the capital
city Of Shan'uDg province. The Minister
IS firmly convinced of the accuracy O. tie
statements contained in his message. Ser
retary Hay also was inclined 10 credit the
despatch and was pleased to find that il
was eorroborated by the despatch of the
French Consul General in Shantung TO his
own government
In we'll informed diplomatic circles IN.
news that the foreign ministers have left
Pekin for the north under Chinese escort
IS regarded with some apprehension. Its
presumed, Of course, that tHe escort is /
compose OF imperial troops. but a feeling
OF unrest is induced by the evident fact
that in the present circumstances that the
imperial troops are not to te absolutely
trusted.
indications are abundant that they. too,
are imbued with the an i-foreign sentiment
which has found its open exponent in the
3oNerS. While no fear is expressed that
he personal Safety of the diplomatic rep
eSenta'iveS of foreign governments is
ndangeEed, the indmation is conyeve1
hat they may be held as hostages. If
MS should be true, the troops accompany
ng thsm would be rather a gusrd than an
sort.
II is pointed out that in 1860 in cir-um I.
tanoeS quite similar to those which Obtain
I present, the Freach minister was taken
orth from Pc in under "esoort." He WIS
ctually held as a hostage. 9
diplomatic reprcSsnts TiveS of fcreipn I
Dvemment here, have received, So far as
nown, little news from their governments. c
'lth respect TO the stu 5ti1n in China o
rom hs' meagrr reports have reached b
le vario.se &c Snsicre. ~ - s.ao tb. Ies- $
ltv Of obtaining >urate inf0rTniiu6nni Is :
all governments.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05
GUERRILLA
WARFARE now.
Such are the Boer Tao
tics Under General
Dewet.
LAST DAYS OF THE WAR.
ROBERTS FORCES STEADILY
CLOSING IN ON THEIR
ENEMY.
Warm Clothing Reaching the Bri-
tish Soldiers Bar Gold Sent
to Merchants by Kruger
Seized.

/ LONDON. June s7.-The Bosr com
mandos in the eastern part OF the Or
ange River Colony appear to have beer
broken up by their leaders for the time
into small parties that harass large
columns OF the British lncessantly.
cutting on scouts. sniping plcke,s.
making a show OF force here and there
and 6ewildering the slow-moving bod
les. Commandant Christian Dewet
General Steyn's principal leader. is tho
genius Of these guerrilla operations. He
is the hero on the Boer side in these
last days OF hosulities.
Lord Roberts columns are steadily
contracting the circle OF their advance.
Transyaal officials who were inter
viewed yesterday at Machadodorp by
correspondent Of the Daily Express. as
serted an intention to hold out TO the
last President Kruger viii probably
retire to Watervalb0ven or Seispruit.
His physician thinks his condition Of
health viii not allow him to go 70 the
high veldt.
The official report OF the capture OF a
convoy OF 80 wagons. escorted by High
landers, between Rhenoster and He'll
oron. June 4. has only just been receiv-
ed Lord Roberts reports that the con
roy was surrounded and sent messsn-
gers to the nearest posts asking for
assistance but reinforcement were
inable to reach the convoy. and $50
tighlanders, in reply to a flag OF truce
rom General Christian Dewet. surren-
-ered during the morning OF June 4
The Beers sharply attacked General
lundle's transport near senekal. Juna
3. but were repulsed.
The British prisoners at Nooltg,
ssehR q f6}fFs@Sffdi'sd }fsif to them and thefF n
leisure is lighted By electricity.
Pretoria kilograms say that supplies
warm clothing are reaching Lord
-oberts infantry. who had been ragged
nd had suffered from the cold.
Communications Botha Is un-
active east Of Pretoria.
Large quantities Of bar gold. received
y merchants in the western part OF
he Transyaal from President Kruger.
stensibly in payment OF requisitioned
Gods. nave been seized by the British.
the genuineness OF the accounts can
. proved, the gold will probably be re-
aid
Sir Alfred Miner wires Mr. Cham
eriaiu that all the securities deposited
y the American and other insurance
ompanies have been found
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05

Admiral Seymour's force IS abou; Il
miles from Tien-Tsin II Is surrounded
oF Cninese troops and Boxers and
hsmpeTed b. the presence OF sick ard
wounded Il IS reported that ali so--
eigners we're sent from Peking with a
Neak Chinese guard. and It Is assumed
tnst they are with Admiral Seymour
One thousand japanese are landing
al Iaku and zgs9 more are expected to
morrow. when battalion Of French
Is also due The foreign admirzls have
appointed Commander Wise. comman-
der Of the Aonocacy, TO be cDmman-
dant at Tong Ku.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05
FEAR TjR S..FETY
IF HINSTERS.
Believed They are Held
as Hostages by
China.
REPORTS ARE CONFLICTING
AMERICANS AND BRITISH
LEAD IN ENTERING
TIEE- -TsIN.
Unrest IN all the Provinces and
General Uprising Threatened
at Canton and Other
Cities.

London. June q. 2.O5 p. m.-Tht
cable messages from the Far East toda,
are so FAR conflicting In their tenor tha
almost any desired view Of the situa
ton Is deducibie ,1erefrom. On t..
whole. however. news is encouragina
and IL Is safe 70 assume that Vice Adj.
miral Seymour and the legations
whether together or separately. viii ul-
t.mateiy reach a place OF safety. Va
ri0as reports locate the iegatloners at
divers places. but il seems agreed that
they are safely away from Peking.
The latest Shanghai report says
Prince Tuan Cthe head Of the Chinese
Foreign Office. and father Of the heir
APPARENT has sent the legationers to
Sian Fu under escort and adds that
Sian Fu viii be the new capital in the
event OF Peking being occupied by the
International forces.
Il is thought at Shanghai that nov
Tien Tsin is relieved. the combined in
ternational forces will have no Difficult
ty in reaching Peking. though it IL
expected it viii be found that all the
foreigners have already left. It is
claimed that the reports as to the dam
age done at Tien Tsin and the casual |
ties among the foreign residents have |
been highly colored.
The exodus Of Chinese from Shany-
bal is unabated Every steamer is
thronged and the authorities have been
Obliged to resort TO the use of the fir.
hose to prevent the fugitives from
oYercrowding the vessels The com
mander OF the British first-class cruis-
er Undauntcd however. mas landed
large supplies o. rifles and ammun,-
uon, and guns have been placed In po-
sition at commanding points with the
result that the foreigners are confident
they can overcome any attack on the
settlement into which the foreigners
from the out-stations are rapidly con-
gregatiug
According TO q despatch from New
Chwang the Russians there are barely
able TO cope with the situation. The
Chinese, il appears. are burning all the
railroad material killing isolated Rus
slams at every opportunity and destroy
ing the coal mines
The 81 James Gazette expressed the
opinion that China is "teacning Ameri-
ca the imposSibility OF a great trading I
nation avoiding Imperialism. adding:
Americas experience will teach her
Ii Is not the desire 10 grab distant ,
lands but unavoidable destiny that {
drives Great Britain ever forward.
Washington has no choice but to pro-
tect the imperilled American citizens :
and having once interviewed in China t
TO protect her interests. she shall never {
be able 10 shake from her shoes the
dust OF the Celestial Empire"
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05
Americans in the Fight.

London. June PA special despatch
from Chefoo says:
The fight of the allied forces against
the combined Boxers ana the Chinese
soldiery. barring the road to Tien Tsin.
opened at daybreak. One hundred and
fifty Americans were among the 9000
international troops. The Chinese
soon broke under heavy shelling and
then the arsenal was attacked and the
guns were gradually sileneed. The
fight was practically over at noon.
The keen rivalry for the honor of
first entering the city resulted in the
Americans and British going in neck
and neck with the others close up
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05

10 the treasurer of the committee no
showing up The prizes amounted 4
sss. and the EoUIi-bs Contestants yer
z little chary about participating rutii
the coin ESs In sight The band chee-ed
on the contestants Several OF ths
events created much amusement Sam
johnson vas master OF ceremonies. He
VAS ably assisted by ". PFssci6ge.
The following are the events and The
winners.
Potato race. SIX entriss-H. Wagner.
I first: H Chiffon. second.
Throwing basebaIl-En Sang. first
le+ yards; ". Merrill, second.
Ftfty-yard dash. for girls under 10
NJ Mcclure. first: E Bushnell. second
One hundred-yard dash. eight entries
En- Sang. first. Il seconds: F. Price.
second
Running high jump. fse entries
Waialua. first, feet II inches: En-
Sang. second.
One hundred and twenty-yard hu--
dle-En Sang first; WaiaIua. second.
Pole vault-Ah Lock. first, s feet Q
inches; En- Sang. second.
One hundred-yard dash. for boys
oHNts II twenty .eulTleS-h. WILCOX
hrst; C. Freria, second.
Eighty-yards dash. for boys under
u, sixteen entries-P Cummius. first:
En- Che, second.
Eighty-yards dash. for girls under II. /
eight entries-L. Wagner. first: E. I
second.
Sixty-yards dash. for girls under -
ten entrieS-E. Murray first
Dwight, second.
Boot and shoe race, nine entries-H.
Chiffon. first; J. p Louis. second.
The features of the races was the l2O-
Tards hurdle. 1t was a sensational fin
sh En- Sang fell down, but succeeded
n winning by neck.
A shower prevented the boys from
limbing the creased pole, and the pig.
Which was also to have been creased.
i'd not show up.
In the evening fireworks burst forth
rom all quarters, and many families
ad reunions. I
The band played in the Hawaiian c
Iotel grounds.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05
Confirms ssymour's Message.

Berlin. June s7.-The German Consul
at Chefoo confirms the contents OF the
message from Vice Admiral Seymour
which reached Tien-Tsin Monday. say
ing he was then eight tiiies westward
of that city. terribly hafassed, could
only hold ous another two days and had
sixty-three men kille.i and over two
hundred wounded. ani adds thar the
Admiral asked for the despatch OF a re-
lief column OF eeoe men This column
left Tien-Tsin during the morning ol
June IS. under Russian command.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05
NINTH REGIMENT LEFT
MANILA EIGHT DAYS AGO.

! WASHINGTON. June ss.-The Wa,
Department has received the followins
cable.
Manila. June 26.-Asjutaut-Gene-
Washington: Ninth Infantry sails on
18th thoroughly equipped and well sup
piled with everything.
MACARTHUR"
The news that the Ninth Infantry
viii sail from Manila tomorrow for
Iaku was received with pleasure az the
war Department. The regiment has
been recruited 10 its fullest limit of
li09 men and is provided with an am
PIE supply Of machine guns and COM
piete field equipment. The regiment
IS commanded by Colonel Liscum. one
CT the brayest and most discreet Officers
N the army. The trip from Manila 10
iaAu VIII be made on the transports
logan and Port Albert. the latter car
Tylng transportation outfit and ma
chine guns The vessels will proceed
at their highest rate OF speed and are
expected TO reach the Chinese mort hy
next Monday or Tuesday.
lie War Department officials still 4
leny mat orders have been sent TO Ma
MIA naming for service in China auv 1
9ther than the Ninth Infantry. but dss- i
1ite this denial the Fourth. Fourteenth |
ind Twenty-third Infantry are to-night
ihoer orders 10 sail from Manila when |
Eofu ShaH come from Washington of
ne. necessity OF the additional troops
. Cnlnese territory. While General
,naiIee viii have general command OF
u tne forces in China. General Hail
'ii retain command of portion of the
foops, probably the bulk OF those VINO
re included in the three regiments
mich will sail from Manila under his ;
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05
Hotel Arrivals.

The following guests were registered
at the Hawaiian Hotel yesterday: c.
H. Bach and wife, New York. Isido-
Cohen, A. ". Hine. A. G. Walsh. ". ].
England. Mrs J. X Mackenzie, AzalIa
c. keyss. W. NJ Iiyensaler. C. A
Bachelor. 4. Lewis, NJ Hodnetf. D.
Darward. Albert Raas. wife and two
children. Mrs. NJ E. Douglass James
Reiph and wife. Earl B. Hough and
wife. san Francisco: Wm- A. kolrnaT,
J. r. Kent and wife. Mrs j. ". Evans,
Los Angeles: Mrs W s Nay. Robert
Hall. Kohala: Mrs and Misses Fell lsl.
Sydney. n. S. ". John MAGELLAN and
family, Melbourne. Australia. Mrs.
Bell. Inverness. Scotland.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05
DE vILL1ERs sURRENDERs.
LIST Large Boer Force in Northern
Cape Colony.

LONDON. june -. 1l.25P. M.-The
War Office has received the following
dispatch from Lord Roberts:
PRETORIA. june 26.-Sir Charles
Warren reports that the rebellion in
Cape Colouy north Of the Orange river
is now over. The last formidable body.
under Commau0aHt dc Villiers. sur
rendered on June 2fth. consisting Of
about I'D men. 80 horses. u wagons, go
rifles and l01. $50 rounds 81 ammunition.
General baden-Povseil reports that
pacidcs.tiou Is going on satisfactorily
in the RusteBburg district
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05
Quite n Surprise.

DIR Amasse, the neS quarantine of :
Ger. made his appearance yesterday in
a uniform resplendens wifh gold lace
and brass buttons He was quite 8
surprise TO the Australians officers as
he came over the side OF the vessel
from the pilot boat
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05

TIE Buffalo reported today her de-
p@FSurs from Gibraltar for Manila.
where she VII meet The Baltimore.
Ee2r-Adaairzl Watson's flagship. tsks
OF the iO1g-ss-a men and p-oeSed wssA
sli dispatch 10 Chinese waters.
TIE Albany sailed to-day frou
Southampton FOR Gibraltar with a fau
crew. Her destination is Kept secret
oy the department
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05
HoNoLULUs NATIONAL BANK.
Perry Heath and His Brother Said
to be Interested in it.

WASHINGTON. June %. = The
Comptroller of the Currency to-day au-
thorized the organization of the First
National Bank of Honolulu. with a
capital OF 100000. The necessary
blanks were sent TO the Se,igmans of
New York Bruce Cartwright, George
w Maefarlane and B. r. Banning of
Honolulu and Daniel Meyer and E. R.
LiIienthal of San Francisco are named
as incorporators. This is the institu-
ton in which, it was said some time
ago. First Assistant Cen
eral Perry S. Heath and his brother
were largely interested. Although they
may now have an interest in it, they
are not named in the 0ank s papers
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05
AMERICANS AND BRITISH
WERE FIRST IN ITEM -TsIN

cHEEFoo. June 2s-The Americans
and British entered Tien-Tsin first. Sd
IencIng the guns OF the arsenal and
breaking through the chinese lines.
The foreigners were close behind. The
Russians lost killed and so wounded
The losses OF the other nationalities
were small.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05
Reports Them All safe.

London. June 27. SIS p. m.-The
British Consul at Annoy telegraphs this
morning that the Europeans at Peking
are reported to be safe.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05
AMUsEMENTs.

a Bachelors Romance" which the
Neil company will present at the Ha-
waIian TheateT this evening. tells
b1autiful story of heart interest The
sceaie effects in. connection with the
presentation OF the comedy are elab-
J-ate and specially designed for the
Nell company. This play was Sol
smith Rasssis 5 greatest success and the
Neill eoIapsny has the exclusive right
tor its presentation In this country.
The SolthweIl Opera Company put
5ust one more feather IN their hats last
81 sht gith their fine rendition Of ~El
Cs2itan- 4 better program for the
souTta could Tot cd found. and il was
,hs only attraction on the boards in
RE cf.y II vas good TO see the large
audience il attendance enjoy the
srand music OF .'EI Captain Every
cns was in good humOr. and the per-
i ernahce vent Of with Z dash and
iG'lTfh o. July spirit The climax 0e
1sssy -et vas received with encore af-
ter eEeore- At the finale OF The last act
Mss Tillie Sal.ngsE sang the star
5pargled Banner with the fun com
peEy and The audience joining in the
chorus. This was q hit that the people
viii always remember. and no doubt e
win be long time until they see its
equal again. This Is the last week OF
this company Saturday matinee for
The ladies ard children
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05

After the concert s. the Hotel yester-
day evening the boys were wined to
their hearts content ty the manage
ment OF the Hotel and later by the
guests OF the h0stlery.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05

Engineer Bert Hughes OF the O. r. L
L Co. IS the proud father Of fine baby
boy. Ii was born on Monday last and
weighed ten pounds
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-05

There was large crowd 10 witness
the field sports on the old baseball
grounds at Makiki in the afternoon.
The sports were scheduled 10 come on
AZ q 80 o'clock. but were delayed. owing
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03

The lawyer asked the witness II an
incident previously alluded to wasn't
miracle, and the witness said he didn't
know what miracle was.
"Oh, come" said the attorney. Sup
posing you were looking out of win
dow in the twentieth story of build
ing and should fall out and should not
be injured. What would you call
that"
IAN accident" was the stolid reply.
"Yes, yes; but what else would you
call 1t? Well, suppose you were doing
the same thing the next day; suppose
you looked out Of the twentieth story
window and fell out and again should
find yourself not injured. Now, what
would you call that?"
"a coincidence" said the witness.
"Oh, come, now," the lawyer began
again. IL want you to understand
what a miracle is, and I'm sure you do.
Now, just suppose that on the third
day you were looking out of the twen-
tieth story window and fell out and
struck your head on the pavement 20
stories below and were not in the least
injured. Come, now, what would YOU
call it,"
"Three tlmes?" said the witness,
rousing little from his apathy. "well,
I'd call that n habit"
And the lawyer gave It up-Gentle.
, woman.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03

MRS. WI, wIFK OF CHINESE MINISTER,
announcement Mrs. WI looked up with
her big brown eyes and smlllngly .ex-
tended her hand. rs did also the minis
ter The reception could not have been
more cordial and whole hearted. The
smile OF the little lady from the orient
spoke volumes Of welcome. as did tile
gracious and simple words Of her dis
tinguished husband.
Mrs. Wu was seated in high chair,
her tiny feet, lncased in pointed gold
slippers. peeping opt from beneath a
petticoat of wonderful texture. The
oriental gown was of soft heliotrope,
deliberately embroidered with pearls,
and Oh he. head was close fitting
black cap. In which were fastened jew
els of great brillianey and value. The
little gold slippers Were scarcely large
enough for an American child year
old.
At her side stood the minister. WI
Ting Fang, dressed In truly royal style,
with yellow bronze trousers, or rather
petticoats. jacket OF n darker shade
of the same color, richly embroidered,
and close fitting black cap. with n
big diamond set In its band. He wore
the regular Chinese shoes and was
surrounded by dozen or more pretty
girls from high official life. who were
assisting In the reception.
Passing through the long parlors,
which are mainly decorated with
American furnishings. the great ball
room Is reached. Over In one corner
the pretty tea service, presided over
by the young wife Of an army officer.
She was assisted In serving by several
of the attaches Of the legation. while
tho cups and light refreshments were
taken TO and from the room for re-
plenishing by a big black ''mammy,"
assisted by tvs little Chinese girls In
native costume.
Most Interesting of all In connection
with the Chinese legation is the ori-
entail room. which Is unquestlonably
the finest and most elaborate apart
mcnt OF Its kind in this country. The
soft light from the great Chinese chan
delicr brings out In all their beauty the
details or Its suinptuous eastern fur
nishings. There are great rugs and
divans with huge pillows, chairs GOV.
cred with loose scarfs Of richest en-
broidery, crystal lamps with curious
native ornaments, unique musical in
struments and strange weapons Of
warfare, rare china and bric-a-brac
and among them all great vases Of
goses. 1t is n most entrancing glimpse
OF the far east and faithful copy
OF oriental sIlendor.
SAMUEL HUBBARp.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
LOOKING INTO A SHOTGUN.
A Bandits Victim Tells How II Feels
to he Held Tn.

A Bandits Victim Tells How II Feels
to BE Held Up.
II happen to know how 1t feels to be
held up" said n gentleman who now
occupies q position of prominence In To-
cal railroad circles. II acquired my
experience as a passenger in a stage
coach about six miles from Tombstone,
A. L., in 1884. We had big load, six
men inside, two on the drivers seat
and an express messenger on the boot.
Every man in the crowd had revolv-
er, two Of the inside passengers had
Winchesters across their knees, and
the messenger had an y bore duck
gun that Contained nearly quart of
slugs. We were held up at about in
the afternoon by n single masked man,
who rose suddenly from behind a pile
of rocks and covered us with sawed
Off shotgun. All the curtains were
raised, so there was fair view of the
interior. and when he yelled Hands
up" everybody obeyed.
"Then he told us to get out one by
one and stand In row. with our backs
to him. l never hated to do anything
so badly In my life, but saw the 9TH
ers going and followed suit. About
that time a half grown boy, apparently
unarmed, appeared from behind the
rocks and took up the collection, which
included our joint arsenal. After that
we were ordered back, and the chief
bandit told the driver to go ahead.
''As far as know, the robbers were
never caught, but what especially i'm
pressed me about the episode was the
reluctance Of any Of our party to take
the Initiative. was certain the slight
est resistance would be successful. but
I realized also that the man who made
the first move had an excellent chance
Of being killed, and suppose all the
others felt tho same way. Anyhow, 1t
happened exactly as have narrated
1t. During the year lived In Arizona
there we're eight or nine hold ups on
the same road. and In no instance was
there any resistance whatever. That
taught me that crowd OF average
men. gazing into cooked shotgun
will do just about anything that Is
suggested" Orleans Times DEM
ocrat.