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merciai houses OF this city that trade with those
parts Of China in which the instruction is most
violent. Some of these merchants, who mem
oers of the American Asiatic- Association were
seen yesterday by Tribune reporter and all
agreed that the situation in China rlow demands
immediate and powerful assistance from the out
side nations. Foreign intervention alone would not
be sufficient, they said What was wanted was
foreign renovation and the establishment of SOME
ruler or form of government which would secure
peace TO both natives and foreigners A hope of
settlement in the comparatively near future had
not prevented one company from cousignng ma
chinery and agricultural implements to the value
Of several hundred thousands OF dollars to dealers
IN Shanghai although business was practically at
a standstiu There who did not think
that the situation would finally be mastered so that
IN the end China would present more advantages
TO the foreign trader than ever before suas D.
Webb. Of No 81 Buriing Slip. president OF the
China and japan Trading Company and a member
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soon he could have them ready. The chief
anxiety now is as to the promptness with which
artillery from Manila can be landed near Tien-
Tsin. The forces of the other Powers are de-
fcient in that military arm which now appears
10 be most essential to the organized
assailants Of American lives and property.
The only news from China laid before the
Cabinet meeting to-day was dispatch to the
Secretary Of the Navy giving the movements
of vessels in Chinese waters. The text Of the
message was not made public The President
and the members Of the Cabinet regard the
situation in China as extremely critical
DIPLOMATS SHOW ANXIETY.
In the afternoon NJ. Cambon, the French Am
bassador. and Lord Pauncefote the British Am
bassador, visited the State Department These
frequent visits TO Secretary Hay of the Am
bassadOrs of nations interested in the Chinese
situation fairly illustrate the feverish anxiety
with which every development in the situation
is being watched. They also may be regarded
as an expression Of the confidence reposed by
Europe in the correct intentions Of the United
States Government which, by its prompt action
at the beginning of the demonstration at Taku
has managed 10 make the relief movement i'm
personal. 60 20 speak. between the nations
The French Government, in addition 70 those
already recorded, has now signffied IFS accession
to the understanding that the movement IN
China is to be conducted in the common interest
for the protection Of the lives and interests
OF foreigners in CHINA, and not for any national
gain
The State Department received cable dis
patch from Consul General Goodnow at Shang-
hal, announcing the arrival there OF two steel
cruisers, 1t learned that these vessels are
Chinese Armstrong built cruisers. Not much
apprehension is felt on account Of their ap-
pearance at Shanghai. for the officials believe
that there is no doubt as 10 the good intentions
Of the Chinese navy.
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A REPORT BY ADMIRAL BRUCE

London, June 22--Tn the House Of Commons
to-day William St John Brodriek. the Under
Secretary Of State for Foreign Affairs. replving
10 question, said the Foreign ONCE had no
news from Picking or Admiral Seymour
he added that news by runner on June Is from
Tien-Tsin. arriving at Taku June 81. announced
that several attacks had been made and re-
pulsed. Continuing. Mr.. Brodrick said that on
June Il the Chinese sheled the foreign settle
ment, and the Chinese Military College was ar =
tackled by a mixed force Of 10 Austriaus Brit
ish, Germans and Italians They destroyed the
guns and burned the college. which contained q
considerable store Of ammunition and killed
its defenders The Russians with their four
heavy field guns, did excellent service The
British loss was one man killed and five men
wounded, the Germans had one man killed: the
Italians had five men wounded and the Rus
SLAMS had seven men killed and five wounded
During the night Of June II the Chinese tried
10 seize the Bridge Of Boats. but were repuIsed
with loss. including, it is reported. a Chinese
general. Rear-Adnliral Bruce at Taku teIe-
graphed last night the further information that
at Tien-Tsin. June 20. fighting was proceeding
and that reinforcenlents were required.
ny BTodriok also said:
We have further heard from Admiral Bruce
dated Taku. last night, and Che-Foo this morn
Z am hoping Tier -Esin may be relieved to-
night No news from the Commander Chief
The Terrible landed this morning $50 officers
and men Of the FusilieTs-"
In conclusion, Mr. Brodrick announced that
he believed various other troops would arrive
In & day or Two. if they had not already landed
Government 70 supplement very considerably
the force already ordered 10 China.
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1883 and the bombardment OF last Sunday It was
here that the gallant Tatnau. commanding the
United States fleet exceeded his orders and gave
assistance to the English Admiral. declaring that
blood was thicker than water" Tien-Tsin is
eighty miles southeast of Picking the capital of the
Empire. The climate is similar to that or Wash
ington. and navigation is closed for the months of
December, January and February, and sometimes
in March.
Up to the beginning Of the present century Tfen-
Tstn small place noted only as a military
station, but IT has grown to be city Of great in
lueuce To-day II IS the home Of ,OOO.O coo people
with an annual export and import trade aggre
eating $4,000 taeIs The foreign settlement con-
tains population of about twelve hundred and its
public and private improvements rank with many
of the best cities OF the United States The mud
holes and swamps Of a few years ago have been
filed in, and the mud shauties have given way
buildings almost paatial in style and comfort The
greatest drawback has been the filing up Of the
Pei-Ho to such extent that ships longer
able to reach the city as in former years. but
compelled discharge their cargoes into lighters
Of shallow draught near the mouth Of the river,
and infrequently outside of the bar necessity
that adds greatly the cost OF transportation. a
river Improvement fund of $50 400 taes has been
raised by foreign municipalities and the VicerOy
Of the province and the work OF redemption IS
being rapidly pushed forward with hope OF sue
cess. It IS therefore expected that ships will be
enabled TO land their cargoes at city bund after
this year The Tien-Tsn and Chin-Ktaug Railroad
will also be completed in the future. thus Civ
ing Ten-Tsin shipping facilities that will nure 10
the benefit of all North China
NORTH CHINA AMERICAN CENSUS
AS indicating the Importance of the United States
in North China. the American Consul at Tien-
Tsin Mr. Ragsdale. has recently made a careful
census Of the American citizens in his consular
district. with the following result:
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AMERICANS IN TIEN-TSIN.
THE CONSULATE AND ITS OFFICIALS
UNITED STATES BUSINESS
HOUSES

Washington June % DISQUALIFICATION. which
has suddenly become a news centre OF worIdw wide
interest such is rarely possessed by single
city has always had extraordinary Importance
from the American point Of view as the great mar
ket for the accumulation OF all merchandise des-
tined to the United States from Northern China
and the chief distributing post in that rtch section
for American products. The city is at the junction
OF the HUE River, generally called the Grand
Canal with the Pei-HO River. and about thirty
miles IN a straight line from the mouth OF the
Pei-Ho where there is small settlement called
Taku and the forts made memorable by the war OF
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MOVING TROOPS TO CHINA.

Calcutta, June 21.-FoUrteen transports will
convey troops from India 70 China. All except
six ere already in port. The Nerbudda and the
Palancotta will probably sail Sunday with the
9TH Bengal Infantry
Yokohama, June 22.-The Rurik-saied for
Faku yesterday The Government has arranged
10 receive and treat the wounded of other
Powers The Russian wounded have already
arrived Ships belonging 10 the standing squad
ron are assembling ct Saseho.
London. June 22-"The Daily Mail" in its
second edition. publishes the following from
Yokohama, dated yesterday:
Great secrecy IS maintained regarding Japau's
military preparations. Fifteen large transports
have already been chartered and eighteen war
ships are modifying. field post service from
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UNITED STATES IN CHINA.
VIGOROUS ACTION URGED BY CON
SENTATIVE NIEN-THE RAPID
GROWTH OF TRADE
IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TR1BUxE.I


Washington. June 22-NO stronger indication
could be expected or desired OF the new spirit
which actuates American craftsmanship since the
annexation or Hawaii and the acquisition OF the
Philippines and the astonishing growth ~ ON
nerce between the United States and the Orient
in the last two years than is furnished by the
pressions of staid and conservative statesmen OF
whom Senator Platt, OF Connecticut. and others are
examples. They see in the unanimous nomination
OF Theodore Roosevelt for the VIce-Presilency
overwhelming evidence OF something deeoer ard
more potent than admiration for a young and
ardent champion OF his party or for a popular
hero of the war with Spain; something which.
Senator Platt would put il. denotes demand for
the recognition Of a leading representative end
ponent OF q new and powerful II not irresistible
sentiment in favor OF the expansion and applica-
ton OF American ideas and influences far beyond
the original boundaries OF the Republic. It seems
almost startling 10 discover that such as
Senator Platt regards the rise and devel lplnent
OF this new sentiment not only with equauiIuity
but with hearty approval and that he advocates
the practical application the new political gospel
10 China.
OF course this does not mean that he would favor
the acquisition OF territory there the estab-
Iishment OF what IS eUphemistically termed
'sphere OF influence" by the United States but in
stead II one regiment and I'VE vessels he
would quickly send five ten regiments and as
many war vessels as might be necessary from the
Philippines. as the new American base OF sgssHas
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Boxers are no longer to be regarded as the
only enemies Of civilization in China but that
the Imperial troops, who alone are familiar
With artillery are actively operating against
the foreigners, and that the worst may be
looked for, not only in Ten-Tsin but in Picking
In addition to the force Of nearly five thou
sand men that General Macarthur was warned
last Saturday to put IN readiness # IS now
feared that as many more must be prepared to
follow them, and inquiry was sent to him
to-day after the Cabinet meeting to ascertain
If he thought he could spare them. and how
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AMERICANS TAKE PART.
Continued from nrst page.

and that is only one OF the great centres where
foreign interests are menaced.
The latest authentic news from Tlen-Tsin was
sent by runner on Wednesday. when the fight
ing was stin in progress. and the allied forces
there. which had been defending the foreign
settlement and attacking the Chinese Naval Col
lege, needed achievements. Additional RELAYS OF
marines have been landed and the TIen-Tsin
naval forces VIII probably be relieved to-day
The foreign warships seem fncapabIA oF r1aa+
ing adequately the present emergency An army
OF not less than 5000 men is needed n +
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ARTILLERY FOR TEN TSLN.
MACARTHUR ORDERED TO SEND BAT
Terry WITH THE 9TH INFANTRY
MORE TROOPS MAY FOLLOW.
tBT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Washington, June 22.-The last trace of re-
luctance to hurrying forward an adequate
American force to China has now disappeared,
and General Macarthur has been urged 70 sur
mount, If possible, the obstacles caused by the
typhoon which delayed the departure OF the
9th Infantry, and also to dispatch a battery of
artillery to Tien-Tsin with the utmost haste
The report from Admiral Kempff that the
American consulate had been destroyed by the
hombardment and that large guns are being
used has convinced the authorities that the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23

The growing political Importance OF Tfeu-Tsn
was conspicuously recognized last year when Russia
established a resident agent there with annual
salary Of COO leaving doubt to the eventual
attitude OF the Car toward that territory. The
city IS rapidly developing into the most important
military headquarters OF the Empire. Chna's high
est generals are concentrated there for the protec
ton OF the capital city The strategic value OF the
place is enhanced by the fact that it is soon des
tined TO be the focus OF a vast railway system.
ramifying not only to all parts of the Kingdom, but
penetrating northward and westward into and
across the present Russian possessions.
The United States Consulate Meadows Road.
several blocks away from the river in the English
concession. IS one OF the most imposing and sub
stantia buildings in the foreign settlement In which
II occupies a central and prominent position. 1t
contains the offices of the Consul and United States
court for the district Of which the Consul s Judge
and a large reception hall where Chinese officials
are entertained The upper stories constitute the
Consul's residence. On each side OF the entrance
to the grounds is lodge. occupied by the official
messengers who are uniformed
In the accompanying illustration a portion Of the
front of the consulate is shown, with the Consul
and his personal and official family. The occasion
for the gathering depicted by the camera was the
Consul's departure in state to pay ceremonious
visit 20 the Vceroy OF the Province OF Pe-Ch-IA.
who lives most OF the time at Tien-Tsin. It in
this post that Ii Hung Chang attained International
repute.
THE AMERICAN CONSUL
James " Ragsdale for nearly three years past
the United States Consul at Tieu-Tsn. was born
February u is4S, near Bloomington. Ind. and
emigrated with his parents to Iowa In 1850 He grew
up farm until the fall OF 1868, when he volun-
teered IN Company c. 18th Iowa Infantry. though he
under sixteen years OF age. The last two years
of the he served as non-commissoned officer
under General Sherman. participating In all the
battles and campaigns OF that Colpmander. includ-
ing the march through Georgia and the Caronas
and the grand review at Washington after the sur
render. After three years study Cornell College
Iowa he emigrated 10 Washington Territory In
1872 and thence to California in 1878. where he was
twenty years owner. publisher and editor OF weekly
and daily newspapers. He served one term In the
California Assembly and two terms State Sen
ator, holding no other office until appointed Consul
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RUSSIAN VIEW OF THE SITUATION.

St Petersburg, June 22-The view expressed
by both the press and politicians here is that
Russia should make common cause with the
China II IS pointed out however that when
once the time arrives 10 settle the Chinese CUES
lion Russia must regulate her true interests
which differ greatly from those Of the other
Powers and prevent her more particularly from
definitely embaTking IN hOstilities against the
vast Chinese Empire. her neighbor
This IS also understood TO be the Government
view Of the situation.
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at Tien-Tsn by President Mckinley. He married
Enie l. Hines on February 3. 1870. at Charlton.
iowa and his wife and children three sons and one
daughter. with him in China
His Vice-Consul is Sylvester G. Hill son Of Colonel
Sylvester G. HID. OF the 18Th Iowa Infantry. The
Vice-Consul was born in Muscatne Iowa in 1856
attended the Philadelphia Dental College and is
now a practising dentist in good repute IN TEN
Tsin
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THE UNITED STATES MARSHAL.

Bertrand Ragsdale. eldest OF the Consul and
United States Marshal of the Tieu-Tsin Consular
Court, was born at OsceoIa Iowa on January s
1871 He was educated In the public schools IN
Sonoma County, Cal, and was appointed post
master at Santa Rosa in that State by President
Harrison in July, 1892 Young Ragsdale was re-
moved after fifteen months service on the de-
mand of Congressman Geary to make room for a
Democrat in opposition TO a petition signed by
seven hundred Democratic patrons OF the office.
He was appointed acting United States Marshal at
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CAPTAIN LETTEs ALL RIGHT.

Wesel. Prussia June 22.-The relatives OF
Captain Lettes. commander Of the German gun
boat Tits. reported in the United States 10 have
sucCunbed 10 wounds received during the bonn
bardTnent OF the Taku forts, announce that they
hao z dispatch today. dated Che-Foo. June n
saying the Captain vas in good health
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QUIET AT MISSION STATIONS

Nashville. Tenn June 22-The Board OF Missions
OF the Southern Presbyterian Church has received
a dispatch from Frank Price. dated Kasheng.
china T,ne q stating that the mid-China stations
were quiet The MIDI China stations are Hang
Chow. Kasheng. Kingyin kuding- Slng-Cha1g and
S0o-Chow- situated south or the Eans-tse-Aian
River, and for the most part on the Grand CanaA
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PRIZE SNIP REACHES PORT.

London. June Z2-The Norwegian. formerly British
shin superb. which was abandoned April Y. bound
from bio JaneIro for Marlborough and boarded
nv 0rfze crew from the British ship Senator On
Nav (as before reported). has arrived at GibraI-
tar having been JOwed in
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Tien-Tsil on January !. 1Sss. and commissioned
Marshal by the President on February 10 following
THE AMERICAN INTERPRETER
One Of the most widely known citizens OF the
United States IN the Chinese Empire IS Robert
Hall Maclay The acting interpreter of the consulate
who is the oldest interpreter in the American ser
vice in China. MS original commission 10 the
Shanghai COnsuIate-GeneraI having been issued by
President Hayes and Secretary Evarts on June &c.
1879. Mr.. Maclay is descended from Senator Will
PennsvIva MIA sent 10 Congress az the close Of the
Revolution early in Washington's Presidency. Sena-
was a warm personal friend OF George Washing
ton. having served under him as assistant com
mtssary through the Revolution.
Robert Hall Maclay was born on May l6 IS92, IN
Eoo-Choo China, his father the Rev Dr. r ;
the early missionary days. He came 70 America in
19eo ana was educated al remington oeIillL4ry'
Having been graduated az Pennington, ne entered
the classical course as freshman at Wesleyan Uni
sOphmOre years he took at Wesleyan. the Junior
year at New-York University and the senior year
at Syracuse University. where he was graduated
in 1873 with the degree of Bachelor OF Arts,
three later receiving the degree OF Master o.
Returning to China he was appointed co-tudge
Civil and Criminal Court of Shanghai After hold
ing this office for nearly two years, he resigned.
the Shanghai climate dlsagreelng with MS neaitn
He then selected the dry climate OF Northern
cordlngly went 10 Ilen-IS'n IN ISL being at once
appointed by Consul Fisher as interpreter 10 the
he resigned in 1855 he wished 10 visit England
and France. After spending few years in Lon
Red Sea- and in 1885 once more appointed in
terpreter in the Tien-Tstn Consulate, which post
he has continued 70 hold 10 the present time
AMERICAN BUSINESS HOUSES IN TIEN-TsIN
So far this Government is informed. the fol-
lowing American firms listed at the consul
late on January l. 1900 as entitled 10 United States
protection in Tien-Tsin, most of them being gen
eral export and commission houses:
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MISSIONS At TTEN-TSIN.

Syracuse. n. Y. June 22,-Dr. P. Walter
Emens OF this city. whose son, Walter s. Emens,
represents the American Trading Company in
China, to-day received the following dispatch
dated Tien-Tsin June 1G:
Situation growing worse. Picking besieged. In
danger OF massacre. WALTER s. EAIENS.
Boston June 22.-At present the only mis-
sionaries Of the American Board at Tien-Tstn
are the Rev J. H. Roberts who is assisted by
Mrs. +. D. Wilder. The Rev. Mr.. Roberts is q
native Of Hartford He was graduated from
Yale and began mission work in 1877. His
family is in this country.
Other missionary societies represented in
Tien-Tsin are the London society and the China
Inland Mission. The American Bible Society of
New-York is represented by Mr.. and Mrs
Charles 2, Cannon.
COMMUNICATIONS STILL CUT.
The Western Union and Commercial Gable Of
fees in this city reported yesterday that COM
rnunication by wire had not yet been restored
with Taku. Tien-Tsin or Picking
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Taku TO Peking is being organized here and
viii proceed Immediately Chinese military
students are leaving Japan.
BUSINESS MEN on THE SITUATION.
THEY AGREE THAT POWERFUL ASSIST
ANCE FROM OUTSIDE NATIONS
IS NECESSARY.
The reported bOnbardment OF Tien-Tsin provoked
still further discussion yesterday among the com
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nDecreaSe

The foregoing figures are subject 70 -he same re-
marx as those the preceding table as 20 imports
OF American goods through London and Hong
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Tien-Tsin on January / 1898. and commissioned
Marshal by the President on February 10 following
TILE AAEPIcAN INrrEr, rE r,rER
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As Consul Fowler has shown in his last report. 2
large share OF the imports through the ports OF
London and Hons Kong represented American COT
TON goods. kerosene and other articles
The comparative imports OF CHINA IN lsss ana ~
Respectively are shown in the following table:
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-05-25
wErN-spAY's RECORD (May 23),
Siamese w men.

The following story is told by the
Malay Mail in explanation why he
women OF Siam wear short hair
About 200 years ago the Burmese,
their lifelong enemies, were besieg-
ing their capital city. The fortunes
OF war were going badly Tor the
Siamese, when the women cutting
off their hair. donned male attire
and made such hraye show on the
ramparts that the invaders drew off.
and so short hair remains the FASH.
on to this day. The explanation
that was current in Bangkok twenty
years ago, and even later, was that
the respectable women cut their
hair short to distinguish themselves
from the Aspasas OF The capital.
who gloried in their flowing tresses
But whatever its origin the custom
is a very old one.