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The evening times., 1900-06-11
MISSIONARIES ASK FOR AID.
An Appeal, Dated at PeLin, Receiv
ed in New York

An Appeal, Dated at PeI<in, Receiv-
ed in New York
NEW YORK. June 1.-THE Methodist
peal for aid.
The appeal. dated at Pekin, was proba-
bly, the last message sent before the wires
were cut Pekin is now isolated The
message was sent to missionary head
quarters in this city. and was as follows:
Massacre native Christians. Stu
alton critical. Press Washington
FRANCIS D. GAMEWELL"
Rev n B. Leonard, Missionary Secre-
tary Of the Methodist Church. whose Off
ces are at the Methodist Episcopal book
room, at once despatched the message to
President Mckinley, adding:
This means our people are in great
peril and greatly need such protection as
our Government can afford"
DR.. Leonard said: There are in all forty
Of our missionaries in the northern sec
lion of China, including workers and their
children. The Methodist Episcopal Church
has more than one-third of all missions
n China, there being $4,000 communicants
N two provinces alone.
The hgregationalists are next in i'm
portance as affected by this uprising
The Baptist take in Central and South
China
While the Methodists cover the entire
country, their work is mainly devoted TO
he northern and eastern stations This
Uprising VIE certainly play havoc among
he Episcopal missions. too"
The evening times., 1900-06-11

LONDON, June 11.-Reports OF an accu-
rate character from the embroiled dis
tricts of China are lacking. 1t is not be-
lieved here that the situation has improv-
ed in the slightest. On the contrary,
there are fears that matters are rapidly
growing worse, and that the Boxers. en-
couraged by the open support Of thousands
Of the natives and the lethargic dispOsi-
tion OF the native soldiers, will proceed
with their pillaging, burning, and staying
until the cooperating powers introduce
such an armed force into China that fur
ther resistance will be checked.
Pekin and Tientsin are the two great
danger points for foreigners, since the IA
natics seem TO be determined to attack
these cities. Perhaps the capital is in a
more critical situation than TientsiI, this
opinion being supported by the earnest eff
forts to get additional foreign troops to
Pekin over the railway from Tientsin.
London expects to hear within a COM
paratively short time that large re-en-
fercements have been landed at Taku by
the several powers. and that the Boxers
have been beaten back by superior forces.
The most interesting rumor of today
comes from Shanghai. and is generally re-
ceived with credit. 1t Is telegraphed that
1900 Russian troops. with twenty guns,
have landed at Peel-Taiho and are now
marching to Pekin.
1t is also stated that the Empress Dow
ager has fed to the Russian Legation for
refuge This is taken 10 indicate that the
Empress is alarmed over the turn in af-
fairs. and fears for her OWE safety
A despatch from Tientsin says that a
third train started from that city yester-
day afternoon for Pekin. On the train
were 350 German, so British, and 20
French bluejackets. The allied forces ex-
pected TO push their way through to the
capitol, where they are needed to protect
the foreign embassies and legations. No
report has been received from Tientsin re-
garding the progress made by the relief
train, but the opinion is expressed that the
marines and bluejeckets will have to sur
mount numerous obstacles before they
reach their destination
The fact that marines are being sent out
OF Tientsin to the succor of Pekin is re-
garded as reassuring It is probable that
the situation at Tientsin is somewhat re-
lieved.
The evening times., 1900-06-11
SAYS THE SULTAN IS HONEST.
He Pays just Debts, According 10
Admiral Ahmed Pacha.

Admiral Ahmed Pacha, the Turkish sail
orman Who came here to arrange for the
purchase Of an American-nade cruiser, has
| completed his preliminary arrangements
with the Cramps and with the Union Iron
Works OF San Francisco. He is waiting
for the completion OF the specifications
which they will present. When that is
done and prices are understood, he will
leave at once for Constantinople TO submit
the results to the Sultan.
The Porte. on approving either company s
offer. will cable 10 Minister Ali Ferro
Bey authority TO sign the contract. Il is
expected, therefore that the close Of the
negotiation and the signing OF the docg-
ments will be completed in Washington. in
order to save the time Of correspondence
with ConstsntinOpIe.
The cruiser will be about 800 feet long,
$500 tons. OF p knots speed, and it will
be equipped with six-'nch guns. The ar
mament viii be the same as that adopted
by the American Navy for similar eruis-
ers," said Admiral Ahmed this morning
al the Arlington
1T has been suggested that the success
ful contractor may have trouble in col
lecting his money from the Suitan?" said
a reporter
That is absurd retorted the sea fighter
warmly. is not the Turkish Empire, With
a population of f7.000,0 600 people, good for
the $2.00o,0 0e0 involved in the cost OF a
ship?''
The point is said to be not the Sultan's
inability, but his disinclination 10 pay His
enemies point to the fact that the Ameri-
can claims are still outstanding and that
nearly every European power has accounts
against the empire, which are awaiting
settlement" was suggested
Are these claims lawful ones2" retort-
ed the admiral If they are why don't
the powers enforce their collection But
you may know that the Sultan will never
submit TO imposition. He has coo coo SOL
diers always under arms, and can summon
an army OF 2.000. eco in a fortnight They
are fully armed with Msuser rihes-one OF
the best small arms IN the worid-and
their equipment II superior Germany ..
No" he continued. there will be no
trouble about collecting the price OF this
cruiser There will be a cash payment
with the order. and further instalIments
as the work progresses We now are re-
building an old ironclad in German yards;
another Of our ships is being built in Italy;
we have two under way in Turkish plants,
and nobody ever heard Of the Sultan re-
fUsing TO meet payments on them"
The evening times., 1900-06-11
ROOSEVELT IN NEW YORK.
The Governor Declines 40 Discuss lee
Trust Affairs.

NEW YORK. June 11.-Goyernor- Roose-
welt. who is now chiefly occupied with ice
trust matters, arrived in this city from
Oyster Bay this morning. He is on his way
to Albany, expecting 10 leave the city this
afternoon. In Albany he will probably
hold a consultation with Attorney General
Davies or cbe subject o. a special grand
jury and an extraordinary term Of the
Supreme Court TO hear ehsrges against
Mayor Van Wyck and the Dock Commits
sioners.
1t is expected the Governor may an
nounce his decision tomorrow. He Kept his
opinion to himself today, declaring when
he reached this city, that he would not
be interviewed on the subject OF the ice
trust
Should Governor Roosevelt decide to
bring the cases Of the city officials before
a special grand jury, he VIII, il is ex-
peeted. suspend Mayor Van Wyck. pending
q final settlement of the trouble. IN that
case, Randolph GuggenheimeT, President
Of the City Council, would act as mayor,
unless the Governor decided that be was
ineligible because Of his own alleged hold
.ngs OF ice stock.
The Evening Journal" credits a report
circulated ameng the city hall politicians
tOadgs Nhdt van NNNh iLNtNuS 20 resign on
the advice OF Tammany leaders, n order 10
forestall any action by Roosevelt
President Gelsehen Of the Garfield Bank
made statement today explanatory OF
his testimony given on Saturday at the
hearing of the Ice Trust case before Jus
tice GaynOr. He denied emphatically that
the testimony he gave in any way con-
tradicted that given by Mayor Van Wyak
He also asserted thst the Garfield Ma sonal
Bank never lent S2o0, ,o00 to Mayor Van
Wyck, and declared that the bank bad not
violated the law in its dealings with the
mayor and Charles W. Morse, the presi-
dent of the American Ice Company. Fur
ther, ne said that the bank was not afraid
Of an investigation, and IN fact had no
reason to think that one would be made
into its affairs.
The mayor reached the City Hall at IL
o'clock this morning and at once secluded
himself in his private Office. Efforts to see
him were unavailing. A written query as
to whether the report printed in a morn
ing newspaper that he was going 20 resign
his Office was true ELECTED only the re-
sponse that he had nothing TO say for pub
LEGATION.
The evening times., 1900-06-11

Shortly after 10 O'Clock they arrived at
the White House and were received az
once by the President, who greeted Gen
eral Otis most warmly. Their conference
lasted for half an hour. At the corclu-
sion Of it. the general was met by several
newspaper men, who were awaiting him.
1T seems 10 me that the greater part
OF the population here is made up Of re-
porters.' he said somewhat testify.
IN response TO an enquiry regarding
Judge Taft's reported views Of the Philip
pine situation, General Otis declared that
the conditions there are most favorable.
Spain neyer had such complete control
as we have now" he asserted
The -Sranish Army never attempted to
maintain its authority in the interior OF
the islands Crops, especially in Negros,
are in fine shape and the outlook is prom
ising.
Il am not disposed to credit the report
that AguinaIdo has been killed, although
he has been IN the neighborhood Of the
locality where he was reported 10 have
been shot. However, his capture il not
a matter Of Importance. Aguiusldo is q
dead issue I coBld have brought al the
rebel cabinet back with me had I so de-
sired"
In esse OF need viii the American
troops in the Philippines be able TO spare
some Of their number for service in Chi
na?" was asked.
They might" answered General Otis.
but il Is necessary. you know, to main
tain an army OF repression in the ISL
ands-
Il have no idea yet where shall be per-
msnently stationed" he said in reply 10 a
question. Il hope to be in Rochester foz.
some time"
General OTIS viii leave tonight for West
Point 70 join Secretary Root He viii be
back on Thursday and will g on TO Roch-
ester Friday.
Although not nearly so heavy a man as
one would imagine from his D Iblished por-
traits, General Otis. so bis friends say, is
in excellent health. He walks Driskly and
does not seem 10 have been unfavoraDly af-
fected by his long tropical service.
The evening times., 1900-06-11
PRICE ONE CENT.
MISSOURI MILITIA READY.
Governor Stephens Likely to Send
Troops to st. Louis.
He Says Soldiers VIII BE Employed
70 Put DS~vn the Strike Riots When
II becomes Necessary-The Expense
of the Undertaking the Reason
Assigned for Deferring Action.

ST. LOUIS, June 1f.-with four men
dead, dozen seriously injured, and half
a hundred rioters under arrest as a re-
suit of Sundays reign of terror. Governor
stephens is at last seriously considering
the matter Of calling out the militia 10
suppress the street car riots.
The fortieth day Of the strike is ap-
preaching. The list Of dead and wounded
is alarming The paralysis Of business taa
cost the merchants Of this town SIS. co.,
COO. The Governor this morning said he
hexitates TO call out the militia because il
would be too costly 7 have four regi-
ments Of militia in readiness" ne said,
but IL VIII take s. .0o0 10 mobilize th-m
and S5.0C0 a day 10 keep them on duty.
The expense may reach sIeO. Geo. do LOT
know where the money viii come from.
but I viii call them If the occasion de-
mands.
i begin to believe that the sheriff.
posse anc the police can cope with the sit
uation The militia would not be iustiheS
to shoot except in cases OF general riot
while the sheriff can act in any case Of dis
order"
Information from Jefferson City is TO the
effect that Governor Stephens is more con-
eerned in proceedings 10 Oust Mayor lie
genheim, Of ST. Louis, from Office for al
Ieged failure 20 do his duty il the street
car strike than in any attempt on the part
Of the former 10 send the Missouri militia
TO the city Of St Louis.
The Governor says hat all the necessary
preparatiors are being made to the calling
out Of the militia in case the strike situ-
alton becomes serious enough in his judg-
ment to Justify il The four regiments are
ordered 10 hold themselves IN readiness,
and Adjutant Bell and Gen H. c. Clark
have selected The camoing site IN s.. Louis.
The evening times., 1900-06-11
AMERICAN FORCES ACTING.
Reassuring AdVices From Rear Adj
mirnI Kempf.

The following despatch was received at
the Navy Department this morning:
'-Tongku. June 10.
Secretary Navy. Washington:
Forces landed by different nations
are opening communication TO Pekin.
Americans Joined.
''The MonOcaey left Shanghai for
Taku today. KEMPFF."
The despatch was regarded as very ia
vorable news at the Navy Department, and
it is expected by the officials that within
the week the Boxer rebellion will lave
been put under control.
The forces referred to in the cablegram
from Rear Admiral Kempff are a detail
of 500 British and American soldiers and
marines under joint command Of Admiral
Seymour, the British feet commander, and
Captain MeCalla, Of the Newark. This
party left Tientsin on Saturday to force
an armored train to Pekin and to re-estab-
lish communication, which had been cut
of by the Boxers.
Following the advance guard is a second
force composed Of z6O French. japanese,
and Russian troops and marines with
Hotehkiss guns. together with three COM
panies of American marines from the Mon
ocacy.
It was announced at the War Depart
ment today that unless a serious outbreak
occurs, Manila will not be drawn upon for
forces. In the event OF On emergency.
however, General Wheaton can land at
Taku with from 10000 to $4,000 men,
within three days. 1t is believed that the
allied forces now at the scene of trouble
will be sufficient TO prevent further out
RACES, but in the event of any menace to
American interests il is understood that
General Wheaton is prepared to act at a
moments notice.
The Government has received no intima-
tion Of the rumOrCd intention OF the Eu-
roPean powers to occupy Pekin with a
force Of 10000 troops. Now that there is
a prospect Of communication being opened
to the Chinese Capital. IL is not regarded
by War Department officials as probable
that this action viii be taken unless the
imperial forces make a show Of resistance.
In that event it is said here the intrOdue-
tion Of an army from the Philippines
would be the only course open.
The evening times., 1900-06-11
IMMIGRANTS TO LAND.

Steamship Agent Deposits $4,000
to Indemnify the Government.
NEW YORK, June I1--Emiio PUG
agent for the steamship Gran Antillia
which arrived here from MediterTaneaI
ports on Saturday with more than Zee
immigrants on board. this morning depOs-
tied 1000 as indemnity to this Govern
ment against loss should any Of the Graz
AntiIlia immigrants become public charges
The immigration authorities decided yes
terday TO require such bond Puig cabled
to the owners in Barcelona for permissiOn
to deposit the 10000, and received 1t this
morning. The immigrants viii be landed
today
The evening times., 1900-06-11
THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS.
Among Those of Today Were Messrs
DE Vries and CuIiom

Represent ative De Vries Of California.
who. as told in The Times. has been named
for good place on the Board OF Apprais-
ers for the Port OF New York. called upon
the President this morning.
I expect to take the place in about three
months" he said. My successor n
Congress viii be chosen at the November
election
Senator CullOm OF Illinois was also q
caller. Senator Allison. Of Iowa. won't
accept the Vice Presidency; he don't want
it," declared the Illinois statesman in an
swer 10 questions. He refused 20 discuss
the Fairbanks boom Eor the same place.
Justices White ard Harlan. Of the Su-
preme Court, both spent a few moments at
the White House.
The evening times., 1900-06-11
LABoRERs FoRM ALYCEUM.
a New Union Organization Started
in Chicago.

CHICAGO. June Representative IN
ion labor men from nearly every ward in
the city met yesterday at labor head
quarters for the purpose Of taking the
initiative toward forming trade union
clubs in all the wards. The meeting
adopted the name OF the Union Labor Ly-
ceum Of Chicago, with the following
declaration Of principles:
This lyceum is formed with the OBJ
ject OF establishing branches in different
wards OF the city for the purpose Of cul-
tiva1ing better acquaintance among mem
bers Of organized labor and 10 promote
their interests through an exchange OF
ideas Of how 70 learn one another's needs
and desires, and 20 assist 20 the best OF
our ability all deserving members"
Il is believed that the Labor Lyceum is
being organized 10 take the place in a
measure Of the Building Trades Council,
II the latter is forced TO dissolve
a meeting between the contractors ard
representatives Of the labor unions viii be
held tomorrow Great hopes OF the ending
Of the trouble are builded on it
The evening times., 1900-06-11
Mrs. Wards Separation suit.

NEW YORK, June I1.-In a decision
flied in the Supreme Court today, Justice
Smythe not only denied the application
made last week by Mrs. Victorine Amelia
Herault Ward for an order compelling her
husband to pay her temporary alimony
and to pay TO her counsel 5000, but he
also said that there seemed to be but lit
tie chance Of her succeeding in her suit
for a separation from her husband, Eber
Brock Ward. brother of the Princess de
Chimay.
The evening times., 1900-06-11
TROOPS MOVING ON PEKIN
Combined Effort to Restore Com
municatiOn With the Capital.

Four Thousand of the Czar's Soldiers
Said to BE Advancing From Peel
TaihO-The Empress DOwager Al
legged 10 Have Fled to the Russian
Legation for Refuge Another
TrainIOad of Bluejnckets and Ma
rines Leaves Tfentsin-Fears in
London That an Immense Demon
stratiOn VIII BE Necessary to Sue
cessfuIIy Check the Boxer Move
ment-NO Signs of Improvement.
The evening times., 1900-06-11
BURNED IN THEIR BEDS.
Four Inmates of a Maine Farmhouse
Perish by Fire.

Perish by Fire.
NEWFIELD, Me-, June 11-George W.
Goodwin's farm buildings, in a sparsely
settled section OF the town, near the New
Hampshire line. were burned early this
morning and the four members of the
household perished.
Mr.. Goodwin was prosperous farmer
and veteran Of the civil war, about sixty
years Of age. The other members of his
household were: His son, Scott Goodwin,
aged twenty; Mrs. Elsie Horne, the house
keeper, aged sixty, and Fred E Murch. a
farmland, thirty years of age
1t is believed that the fire started from
accidental causes. and that the inmates
were suffocated in their beds, but some
OF the residents Of the town are inclined
to suspect foul play.
Mr.. Goodwin is supposed to have had In
the house sum OF money, the proceeds
of recent sale OF real estate.
The evening times., 1900-06-11
BUTLER ROUTS THE BOERS
British General. Seizes a Coveted
Position on the Kip River.

Retire-Six EnEIishmen KILLED and
Seven wOunded-Methuen Has an
Engagement With the FederaIists
Near HeiIbron Communication
6-SeVere Losses of Roberts Forces
in n Fight mt ROodevaI-BeIief That
Entire Regiment Was CaPtur-
able to EIucidate Despatch
The evening times., 1900-06-11
MINISTER coNGER's REPORT.
He TeIeGraphs That the Americas
Missionaries Are Safe.


Minister Conger today teIegraphed the
State Department from Pekin that the
PaotingFu missionaries are safe up to
the present, and that the Chinese Govern
ment has sent troops there, and promises
ample protection to the missions: that it
is not thought that this protection will
ensure permanent safety. 1t is impos-
sible at this moment to send any for
eign forces from Pekin to Paoting-Fu.
There is nothing new in the trouble in
China" said Secretary Hay this morning
Mr. Conger telegraphed me yesterday for
further instructions and I informed him
that he was to act independently and
carefully. l have directly instructed him
to avoid any alliances with foreign powers
and TO reserve his efforts 10 the safe
guarding of American citizens and prop
erty'
The evening times., 1900-06-11

Major General ElwelI g. Otis, until re-
Gently the Military Governor of the Philip
pines, arrived in Washington this morn
ing and had a long conference with the
President.
Accompanied by his aides, Capt Fred ".
Slayden and Lieut.. David s. Stanley, he
reached the city from his home in Roches-
ter. where he had stopped over for a brief
rest. at 7:45 o'clock. Major General Corbin
met the party at the train. and they had
breakfast together.
The evening times., 1900-06-11
TRANsVAAL RAILWAY ENQUIRY
Allegations Tint BOer Leaders Re-
ceived Heavy Bribes

ceiyed Heavy Bribes.
LONDON, June ia report from Brus-
sells says:
The hearing in the famous Transvaal
Railway affair. which begins today, will
bring out telegraphic correspondence show
ing that Eugen Oppenheimer undertook to
pay President Kruger $4,000 as soon as he
signed the concession. ESQ. GOO when the
company was formed, and subsequently
6 125, COO in shares
The correspondence alleges that Presi-
dent Kruger had his portrait painted by
Schroeder, and received 1880 francs. Mrs.
Kruger's portrait brought e1.O00 pounds,
and Sarel Elof, Mr.. Kruger's grandson.
received 1850 francs in specie and sc, coo
francs in shares
The President of the volksraad. it is al
legged, received 9125 and the late General
Joubert e5.2OO. Many members of the
Volksraad, it is alleged. were bribed.
The evening times., 1900-06-11
DIR. LEYDS ON THE WAR.
TransvaaI Agent Explains the Evac-
uation of Pre.osIn.

ANTWERP, June 11--Dr. Leyds, the
diplomatic agent of the Transvaal, was in
terviewed today on the present situation
in South Africa
DR.. Leyds said that 1t was decided
months ago to abandon Pretoria. The
fortifcations were not prepared for a de-
fence Of the city, and it would require too
many troops. Besides this, it would not
leave any men to harass General Roberts
rear and line OF communications. The
moral effect Of the occupation, DR.. Leyds
said. was nil.
Despite his declarations. DR.. Leyds' po-
sition is becoming untenable. 1t is gen
orally believed here that he wiIlfully de-
ceived the Presidents of the two Boer re-
publics by telling them that European in
tervention was sure to come. Interest in
the war here is declining
The evening times., 1900-06-11
MANILA HEMP COMING IN.
Extract of n Report From Genera
Otis Made Public.

The War Department made public today
an extract from the report Of General Otis,
showing that from February 10 to April
29. Of this year. there had been received
at the port OF Manila $50 900 bales OF
Manila hemp and that additional Quanti-
ties Of that fibre were coming in at the
latter date as rapidly as coastIng vessels
could be secured TO transport it.
1t further appears that the receipts
promise to be as large as those OF any
preceding year.
The report characteriZes the statement
that the insurgent authorities threaten to
kill any Of the natives found cleaning
hemp. as being circulated for the purpose
of keeping up the prevailing high prices.
The evening times., 1900-06-11
ABOUT THE wARsHIPs.

The Baltimore Leaves Colombo on
the Homeward Voyage.
The following movements Of naval yes
sells were given cut at the Navy Depart
ment today
The Kearsarge will proceed to Newport
to join the North Atlantic squadron for a
practice cruise
The Kentucky viii proceed to r.<-n He
ven Bay for target practice
The Baltimore, with Rear Admiral Wat
son on board, has left Colombo for Perrin,
en- route home
The evening times., 1900-06-11
SOME DISTRICTS COMPLETED.

Census EnumeratOrs Making Good
Progress With Their Work.
'U9 10 a late hour this afternoon said
Supervisor Dingman, who is in charge Of
the local CELSIUS, eight OF our enumera-
tors have completed their labors and hy
night several more districts viii be add
ed to the list"
Mr.. Dingman expressed himself as
pleased with the manner in which the
work is progressing, and feels that every
thing, SO far as the District is concerned.
Will be completed on schedule time.
The enumerators are working from early
in the morning until late at night, count
i-g the population