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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02

Shanghai. Aug. 1.-The allies ad-
vanced toward Pekin today. 1t is es-
timated the expedition numbers 20,-
900 men of all arms with 40 guns. 1t
is hoped t. reach Pekin by the 18th.
Paris, Aug. 2.-The French consul
general at Shanghai telegraPhs as fol-
lows: "Li Hung Chang stated to the
United States consuls that the minis
ters would be pat in communication
with their respective governments il
the allies arrest the march on Pekin.
1T is asserted that the foreigners are
within the imperial city. The consul
lar corps has decided to entrust the
defenses of the concessions to the in
ternational naval forces"
Shanghai, Aug. Admiral Alexieff
has gone to New ChWang, Where the
position of the Russians is regarded as
serious.
Admiral Seymour, on board the
British dispatch boat Alacrity, started
for Nankin today to consult the vice
roy of Nankin, who later wired Sey-
mour that instructions have been
given a warship to proceed down the
river and escort the Alacrity to Nan
kin in case of a misunderstanding in
passing the forts.
London. Aug. 2.-The Chinese in
land mission has received the follow
ing from Rev. Stevenson today:
Shanghai, Aug. Probably Misses
King, Burton, Rasmussen and Mrs.
Cunnells have been murdered at Ho
Shan. province of Shan 81. There is
local rebellion in Ming Pc district.
The worst is apprehended for all
the workers"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02

though II has consisted In bombarding
for one month defenselesS women and
children cooped up in the legation COM
pound, using shell, shrapnel, round
shot and expanding bullets. They post
ed proclamations assuring US of protec-
ton, and the same night they made a
general attack in the hope of surpTis-
ing US.
There is still no news of Pei Tang
cathedral. The wounded number 13S,
includinS the American surgeon, Hip
pitt, severely wounded, and Captain
Myers. who is doing well. Seven Amer
leans have been killed. All the min
listers ard members Of the legations
and their families are in good health
The general health of the community
is excellent, and we are contentedly
awaiting relief"
After enumerating the casualties al
ready reported and giving the total of
deaths. including American. as fifty
six. Morrison says: THE Chinese IN
dermined the French legation, which is
now n ruin; but the French minister
M. Pichonl was not present, having
fed for protection TO the British lega-
tion on the first day of the siege" The
dispatch ends as. follows: THE great
est peril we suffered during the siege
was from fire. the Chinese in their de-
Termination to destroy the British le-
CATION burned the adjoining Han Lin
Yuen (National college). one of the
most sacred buildings in China, Sacri-
ficing the unique library"
Where Us it known how great reli-
ance is placed upon DIR. Morrison in
England the Importance of his expo
sure of the Chinese government can
scarcely be over estimated. 1t seems
10 Danish all hopes entertained by Lord
gsaIf
might yet be proved not directly re-
sponsible for the outrages. and it may
result in an entire cessation of the ne
gotiatiOns with Chinese diplomatists, If
not in an open declaration of war on
the part OF the powers.
Commenting upon DR.. MorriSon'S
dispatch The Times SAYS: at is now
beyond doubt that the frequent asser-
tions of the different Chinese represen-
tatives that for a month past the lega-
tions have been enjoying the protection
of the throne are, one and all, unquali-
fed falsehoodS."
Another letter has been received at
Tien-Tsln from the British minister, Sir
Claude Macdonald, dated July "a: We
are surrounded by imperial troops" he
writes, who are firing on US continu-
ously. The enemy is enterprising. but
cowardly. We have provisions for
about fortnight and are eating our
ponies. The Chinese government, if
there is one. has done nothing what
ever to help us. If the Chinese do not
press the attack we can hold out for.
say, ten days. SO no time should be
lost if n terrible massacre is to he
avoided"
A Shanghai special says Ii Hung
Chang has received a decree, dated
July %. commanding him 10 inform
the cOnsuls that the ministers were
safe on that date.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
District Electors Named
BRYAN's TRIP TO INDIANAPoLIs.
VIII Stop En- Route and Be Given . Re
ception at Chicago.

VIII Stop En- Route and Be Given . Re
ceptiOn at Chicago.
Chicago. Aug. 2.-Chairman Johnson
and Secretary Walsh, of the executive
committee of the Democratic national
committee, and Chairman Gahan and
Secretary Burke. of the Democratic
county committee, had conference
Tuesday and completed the arrange
ments FOR the trip of Bryan and Ste
venson to indianapolis on the occasion
of the notification celebration of
Aug. s.
1t was announced that Bryan will
get here from Lincoln at $50 a. IN. of
Aug. Z, and he will be met at the sta
tion by the German Demo-
cratic club. of which Frank Wenter is
president Mayor Harrison and Samuel
Alschuler will also be in the receiving
party. The club will escort Bryan to
the Sherman House, where he will be
met by Stevenson, and the two will
hold a reception until noon.
The original plan of keeping the two
candidates here until night was at the
request of Tom Taggart, of Indianap-
oils, changed, and the special train
which is to take the party from here
will leave on the Big Four" at l D.
M. and reach indianapolis about
o'clock. The only stops of Importance
between Chicago and indianapolis will
be at Kankakee, Ills. and Lafayette,
Ind. Bryan will not be expected to
make any speeches, but Mayor Har-
riSon and other Spellbinders may be let
loose for short efforts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
REPUBLICANS OF IOWA.
Nominate q State Ticket and Adopt q Very
Brief Platform.

Des Moinec, Ia, Aug. 2.-Secretary
of state, W. B. Martin, Greenfield; |;
auditor of state, F. F. Merriam, Man
chester; treasurer of state, G.. s. Gill
bertson, Forest City; attorney general
G. W. Mullan, Waterloo; judge OF the
supreme court. Emlin McClain, Iowa
City; railway commissioner, d. J.
Palmer. WashingtOn; presidential
electorS-at-large - John y. Baldwin,
Council Bluffs, and Ole o. Roe, Des
Moines.
The above ticket was nominated yes
terday by the Republican state con-
vention. The new auditorium was
packed almost to suffocation with dele
gates and visitors. hut the work of
the convention went off smoothly and
without hitch, Notwithstanding the
warm contests for the various offices.
No Work for the Credentials Com mittee.
Hon. w. l.. Roach, of Muscatine,
was the temporary chairman at the
morning session and delivered a bril-
liant discussion of the issues from the
Republican standpoint. Senator j. III.
Trewin, of Allamakee county, was the
permanent chairman at the afternoon
session. but delivered no speech be-
yond thanking the convention for the
honor. The committee on credentials
reported every delegation present and
no contests. The committee on reso-
lutions not being ready to report bal
loting for the nominee for secretary of
state was proceeded with and w. r.
Martin was chosen on the third ballot.
Platform of Three Paragraphs.
The committee on resolutions then
reported the shortest platform of the
campaign. IL consists Of three para
graphs. the first of which indorses the
state and national administration, and
the Philadelphia platform which as
presented with unqualified approval"
with the candidates nominated there
on. The second paragraph pays a
tribute TO the memory of Senator Gear.
The third paragraph prays for the
safety of Minister Conger who. In the
remote east. among a strange and alien
people. in scenes of terror and Of peril
is now representing not only
the honor OF his country but the digni-
ty and manhood of the American peO-
pie"
Rest OF the Ticket Nominated
State Auditor Frank F. Merriam, OF
Manchester, was renominated by ac-
clamation- The ballot for state treas
urer resulted in about a two-thirds
majority for G.. s. Giibertson. of For
est City. ID. J. Palmer of Washing
ton was renominated for railway COM
missioner by Iamafion. and c. W.
Mullen. of Waterloo, chosen on the
second ballot for attorney general The
big fight of the convention was over
the nomination FOX supreme Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
LONG LETTER FROM THE BEsIEeED.
London Times Correspondent Tells g
Story of Duplicify.

Brussels, Aug. 2.-M. DeFavereau.
minister OF foreign affairs, has received
the following dispatch. dated Shang
hal, Aug. l, from NJ. de Cartier de
Marchienne, secretary of the Belgian
legation. now acting as charge daft
faires OF Belgium at Shanghai:
The allies are marching on Peking.
They are eighteen miles from Tien-
Tsin and should reach Peking in eight
days. All the Europeans have taken
refuge in the inner enclosure of the
imperial city"
London, Aug. 2.-Dr. George Ernest
Morrison, the Peking correspondent
of The Times, has been heard from di-
rect. The Times this morning prints
the following dispatch from him, dated
July 21:
There has been Il cessation of hos
tiIities here lPekingl since July 1S,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
All SIN HUMPING HIMSELF.
He Wants to Avoid Foreign Occupation OF
PekIng, but 1t Is No Go.


Peking, but II Is No Go.
Washington. Aug. 2.-The Chinese
imperial government is putting forth
the most powerful efforts to secure
through negotiation the abandonment
of the international movement upon
Peking. The cablegrams received at
the state department from Earl Ii
Hung Chang all tend to demonstrate
his desire to secure the SuccOr of the
ministers at Peking and their delivery
at Tien-Tsin if this can be safely ef-
fected, trusting that in return the in
ternatiOnal column can he halted.
UnQuestionably proper assurance
of the saSe delivery of the ministers
would have some effect upon the tenn
per of the powers. and il is possible
that the United States government
would give ear to oVertureS in that
direction. Were not the attempt made
by the Chinese to impose conditions
upon the delivery that are altogether
Objectionable. Such, for instance, is a
stipulation that the Chinese imperial
authorities shall be abSolved in ad-
vance from the consequences of the
attempt, and for liability for what has
taken place in Peking.
The first stipulation might be regard
ed as a direct invitation TO the Box
erS" to murder the ministers on their
way TO the coast. and therefore our
government will leave il to Conger him
self whether or not he regards it as
safe to leave Peking when the Oppor-
tunity is held out Meanwhile there
has been no change as to the military
programme. so far as our government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
Villain Attempted to Mount Royal Carriage Containing
But Was Arrested.
PLAN OF TRAGEDY PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED.
Murderer of King Humber Says is Gears" Turn Next
More Proof of Collision.

Paris, Aug. Am attempt on the
life of the shah of Persia was made
this morning. but luckily resulted in
no harm. The man broke through
the line of policemen as the shah was
leaving for his apartments and tried
to mount the royal carriage step. He
was arrested.
The would-be assassin declined to
give his name or nationality. The
police believe he is an Italian. He is
about &c years old. The shah re-
ceived a letter this morning dated
at Italy and signed with an Italian
name, but posted in Paris. announc-
ing that he would be assassinated to-
day.
Rome. Aug. 2.-Bresci has been re-
moved from Monza to Milan. The
police have found evidence that he
acted in collusion with others. Nu-
merous arrests have been made.
Bresci Says Cars Turn Next.
New York. Aug. 2.-According to a
dispatch from Rome to the Journal
Bresci, the assassin of King Humbert.
said to the warden today: at will
be the czar's turn next"
New King Reaches MoDza
Monza, Aug 2.-The king and queen
of Italy arrived here last evening. In
the midst of touching demonstration
of welcome to the king two strangers
cried viva ranarchia.' They We're
ARRESTED and narrowly escaped lynch
ing at the hands of the furious crowd.
An Elbertield dispatch announces the
arrest there of Giuseppe Bernardo, ac-
cused of declaring that Emperor Will
Jams turn to be assassinated would
come next. He denied the charge, but
Is believed to be an anarchist.
Rome, Aug. 2.-The ministers have
unanimously decided that the body OF
King Humbert shall rest in Rome.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
tiIities he

but for fear of treachery there has
been no relaxation OF vigilance. The
Chinese soldiers continue to strengthen
the barricades around the besieged
area. and also the batteries on top of
the imperial city wall, but in the mean
time they have discontinued firing.
probably because they are short of
ammunition. The main bodies of the
imperial soldiers have left PekinS in
order to meet the relief forces. Sup
plies are beginning TO come in and the
condition OF the besieged is improv-
ing The wounded are doing well.
Our hospital arrangements are admir-
able.
"For Ways That Are Dark
THE tsungn-yamen forwarded to
Sir Claude Macdonald a copy of dis
patch telegraphed by the emperor to
Queen Victoria. attributing all deeds
of violence to bandits. and requesting
her majesty's assistance TO eXtricate
the Chinese government from its diff
ficulties. This dispatch TO
the Queen was sent to the tsung-li-
yamen by the grand council on July
3; yet the day before an imperial edict
had been issued calling on the Box
ers to continue to render loyal and
patriotic services in exterminating the
Christians. The edict also commanded
viceroys and governors to eNpel all
missionaries from China and to arrest
all Christians and compel them to re-
nounce their faith. Other DEGREES ap-
plauding the Boxers speak approving
ly OF their burning out and Staying CON
verts. Their leaders are stated in
decree to be princes and ministers
sAnd Tricks That Are Vain"
''On July IS another decree made a
complete volte-face, due TO the vic
tories of the foreign troops at Tien-
Tsin. In this decree for the first time.
and one month after the occurrence
an alluSiou was made To the death OF
Baron Won Ketteler. the German min
lister, which was attributed to the ac-
tion OF local briSands. although there
is no doubt that il was premeditated
and that the assassination was com
mitted by an imperial officer. as the
survivor. Herr Cordes. can testify"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
SOUTHERN VIEW OF THE CASE.
Race Issue Stated by a North CaroIInian
Is BLACK Disfranchise

Raleigh, n. c., Aug. 2.-Hon. F. NJ
Simmons, chairman of the Democratic
state committee, said last night: The
great battle for white supremacy in
North Carolina has been fought and in
less than twenty-fOur hours we shall
know the result. There is no
luminosity on the part OF the Demo
Gratis towards the negro. We simply
want him to know and intend he shall
know his place.
IF his miserable white allies, who
seek to use him to ride into office.
would let him alone he and the white
Continued on TbIrd page
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
POWERS Is OFF THE STAND.
Defendant in the Goebel Murder Trial
Called q Good Witness.


Georgeown, Ky, Aug. 2.-In the
Powers trial yesterday the testimony
of the defendant himself was con-
cluded. 1t was generally conceded
that while some OF the admissions
made by him were in a degree damag-
ing he made upon the whole a most
excellent witness.
Rev. John Stamper. the brother-in-
law OF Wharton Golden, was intro
duced, following Powers. and created
something of a sensation on cross-eX'
animation by admitting that he as
Powers friend (but not in any sense
his agent sought to get Golden To
leave the state and indirectly offered
him $1,000.
George F. Weaver. the star Colorado
witness for the prosecution, languishes
in Jail on n warrant charging him
with perjury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02

London, Aug. 2.-The Vienna corre-
spondent of The Daily Chronicle. writ
ing yesterday, says: "A rumor has
reached here from Belgrade that an at
tempt was made TO assassinate King
Alexander this afternoon while he was
driving through the town. 1t is said
he was shot at, but was not injured.
The rumor is unconfirmed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
Ponulists Of KentucLv

Louisville, Aug. 2.-The Kentucky
state Populist convention (middle-of-
the-road yesterday nominated for gov
ernOr, o. H. Garden of Crittenden
county, and also nominated presiden-
tial electors for the eleven congress
sional districts and for the state at
large. The platform indOrses the
Omaha and Cincinnati declarations
and Barker and DOnnelly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
Poisoped by roadstooIs.

Chicago. Aug. 2.-As a result of
eating toad stools mistaken for mush-
rooms. John Norris. of Harvey, ILL.,,
his wife and three daughters, son
and hired man are dangerously Ill.
Maude Norris is already dead. The
others will probably recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02

Shanghai, Aug. lit is reported
so missionaries have been massacred
in Shan 81 province.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
That OF the Allied Forces That is Advancing On the Chi
nese Capital.
IS EXPECTED TO REACH THERE AUG. IL.
United States Answer to Ii Hungs of
More Missionaries Reported.

guns were taken. The Russian loss
was two officers and six men killed
and four wounded"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
JESTER ACQUIT OF MURDER.
Old Man Goes Free and a Crime of Thirty
Years Ago Is still a Mystery.

Kansas City, Aug. "A Times spe-
cial from New London, Mo-. says: AL
exander Jester. the octogenarian. who
has been on trial here for the past two
weeks for the murder twenty-nine
years ago Of Gilbert Gates, was last
night acquitted. The jury took three
ballots
When the jury filed into the court
room il was filed with an eXpectant
throng. As the judge read we the
jury find the defendant, Alexander Jes-
ter. not guilty" the old prisoner. bent
Will age and worn with watching, sat
as il daZed for an instant, while the
audience-at first too amazed to real
ize that the trial had so quickly come
TO an end-watched the actions of the
judge in breathleSS silence. Jester
finally realizing the import OF the
words arose. his face fairly beaming
with joy.
\ moment later the spectators gave
vent to their feelings in a shout that
made the court room ring. Then with
common impulse n rush was made for
Jester, and he was almost smothered
with congratulations. The town gen.
orally rejoiced when the verdict was
konwn. One feature Of the trial was
the spectacle of a woman festifying
against her brother in an attempt TO
fasten murder committed nearly thirty
years ago upon his head Jester VIII
leave here at once for Oklahoma TO his
old home. where be was arrested two
years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02

Chicago, Aug. 2.-Col. John Mason
Loomis. lum Der merchant, died at his
home today aged 75.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
-HEATHEN CHINEE Is PECULIAR.
which the same win Further Appear
from the Following.

The correspondent then tells some
thing more of All Sins "schlimness.'
as follows: The force beSeising the le-
CATION consists OF the imperial troops
under General Tung Lu and General
Tung Fuh Slang. whose gallanrry is
apDlauded il imperial DEGREES al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02

The President In Washington.
Washington. Aug. 2.-The presi-
dent arrived at 8 this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02

Four ballots were taken, resulting In
the nomination of Emlin McClain.
chancellor of the law department in
the State university at Iowa City At
1:15 p. m the convention adjourned
sine die.
District Electors Named.
The district electors named were as
follows: First district, E. V. Tucker.
Louis county; Second, !. A. L. Barthol-
omew, Jackson county; Third, L. B.
Raymond. Franklin county; Fourth,
c. II. McNider, Cerro Gordo county:
Fifth, H. II. Read. Linn county; Sixth,
:. II. Harper. Wapello county; Eighth,
Marion F. Stookey, Decatur county;
Ninth, p. L. Sever, Guthrie county;
Tenth, Thomas Wray, Crawford coun-
ty; Eleventh, George Z. Bowers, Sioux
county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
Have Been Married - Years

Appleton Wis, Aug. 2--Mr- and
Mrs s. r. Hopkins, of the town OF
Dale, Outanamie county. have been
married seventy-two years Hopkins is
e3 years Of age. and Mrs. HOPKINS 30.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02

Continued on Third page.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-05
CRISIS AT THE PALACE.

Dowager Empress in Doubt - to What
Policy to Pursue.
PEKIN, June 5.-The most alarming
reports are constantly arriving from the
country especially from Pao Ting Flu.
The telegraph wires from Pekin to Pao
Ting Flu are cut and all news comes
via Tien Tsin.
A serious crisis exists at the palace.
The ultra conservative party advocates
not taking repressive measures, urging
the dowager empress to allow the
Boxers" to finish the work of driving
the foreigners out of the country. The
moderate party, led BY Prince Ching,
represent the serious danger of provok-
ing a conflict with the powers. 1t is
impossible to confirm or deny the re.
port, but significant indications of the
feeling Of the government towards for.
eigners are contained in the attempt to
-rrest Lin, Chinese manager Of the
Pekin syndicate; Kia, chief of the Shan
81 Commercial bureau. and Fan, q lead.
ing banker Of Shan 81, on the ground
that they were dangerous character"
but in reality because they are con-
nected with new British enterprises.
Fortunately all Of them were absent.
and they have not yet been arrested.
The British minister. Sir Claude Mac.
donald, has addressed a note to the
tsung Ii yamen, demanding why arrests
were ordered.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-06-05
CLUB WOMEN GATHER.
convention Of the Federation in Session \.
milwaukee,.

convention OF the Federation in Session n
milwaukee,.
MILWAUKEE, June 5.-Sinca early
morning every incoming train has de.
posted hundreds Of blue badged club
women from the four points of the com.
pass. 1t Is estimated by noon there
Will be 2.~O viGitors in the city. while
other big delegations will continue to
come for "a hours more.
The credentials committee is hard at
work exchanging cards for badges. The
local committee is also busy seating the
LOO accredited delegates, while the
other 1000 chairs in the main conven
ton hall will be given over to visiting
club women. Some Of the unfederated
clubs IN the city have made an effort to
be seated, but the matter has not been
decided.
In the afternoon there was a meeting
at the Athenaeum, presided over by
Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker Of Denver.
The reports from state presidents and
state chairmen Of correspondence
showed total membership of individ.
ual clubs in the general federation OF
Cos with membership Of 59,445. while
the number Of clubs in the state fedora
tions are 2,734, with membership OF
l65, b39.
This meeting was followed by re-
ception rendered by the Wisconsin fed
Grafton to the visitors.