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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-16
PEKIN LEGATIONS
ALL DESTROYED
German Minister RCp)rted Massacred-Im
periaI Troops Join the Boxers In
cendiary Fires in Tien Tsin.

spite OF alarming rumors to the con-
trary.
DISCREDITED IN WASHINGTON.
Washington. June lG-Nothing has
been heard here by officials 20 confirm
the alarming reports Of the destruction
OF the embassies and legations in Pekin,
and I'm view OF the fact that the govern
ment itself is not able 10 open commun-
ication with the scene Of the troubles.
the officials are inclined 10 doubt that
private enterprise could do more.
In other words. they do not believe
the report. Minister WI, Of the
Chinese legation here called at the
state department this forenoon but he
declared that he was without any advice
from his own government and said That
his visit TO Secretary Hay had refer
ence 70 a personal matter.
INCENDIARY FIRES IN ITEM TSIN.
Shanghai. June l6-Last nights adj
vices from Tien Tsin report that large
incendiary fires occurred in the east
ern part Of the city where three Eng
fish. and American churches We're burned
besides the residences of many foreign
ers. Telegraphic communication is in
terrupted, the poles having been burned
and there is no hope for immediate re-
pairs bling mad.
BOXERS CONTROL TEN TSINi
NV York. June ia dispatch to the
Journal and Advertiser from Tien Tsin
says.
Boxers control Tien Tsln. and the ma
tive city officials have been burned at
the stake, a great panic prevails among
the Chinese.
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A Chapter Of Accidents.

London June iG. $3.50 p. ma col
llsion between an express train and
train filled with race goers occurred az
Slough SIX persons We're killed and
forty were injured.
New York. June l6-Patrolman IT.
win b. Cornelius. OF the Brooklyn force
killed Patrick Farley early today. Far
ley. who was pugilist had been ar
rested by the officer for beating his wife
and threatening 20 kin her. and was
shot when trying 10 escape.
Dover. June l6.-Congressman Henri
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GOT A MURDEROUS INVITATION.
Mrs. Henry Oeschner Deserted by Her Husband Attempts to
Shoot Her Two ChIdren-SayS Her Husband Gave
Her Gun for the Purpose.

neighbors then took the children into
their own care, fearing that during the
night their little lives might be taken
from them, Tor they thought the moth
or 10 be on the verge Of mental COLI
lapse. Probably the absence of hus-
band and children wrought upon the
poor womans mind 10 an almost un-
endursble degree. for this morning she
became hysterical and began 10 scream
to such an extent that the neighbors
suspected her OF an attempt 20 poison
herself. Dr. Behle was summoned and
administered an emetic and Dr. Giesy
was sent 20 the house by the police de,
partment. The physicians detected no
odor OF poison. but thought the wo.
mans condition 20 be due TO hysteria,
probably superinduced by mental un-
soundness Mrs. Groeschner's condition
and actions viii be closely watched an0
she will be given proper attention IN
an endeavor 10 bring her 10 normal
condition.
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THE DREYFus CAsE Up.
Government Cannot Deprive Him Of
Right OF Rehabilitating Himself.

New York. June ia dispatch TO
the Times from Paris says.
II results from a declaration made IN
the chamber by NJ Waldeck- Rousseau
that the government cannot deprive eX-
Captain Dreyfus NJ the right Of COM
pletely rehabllitatlng himself by any
scheme Of general amnesty The am.
nesty act must give Dreyfus the right
N reinstatement with his previous
grade NJ Waldeck- Rousseau. there
fore. opposes the general bin but he
win guarantee the support OF the gov
eminent 90 a bin IN which certain
specific individuals concerned IN the
Dreyfus case VIII be exempted from
criminal prosecution
u Is believed here that Dreyfus Will
make another attempt al complete re-
hahllltatlon at the close Of the exposl-
ton
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PRESIDENT A. NJ. CANNON.
THANKS TO ALL

Mrs Minnie Snow, i'm behalf OF the
committee returned thanks TO all who
had aided in the work Of arranging for
the Jubilee, and 10 the speakers. For
the sake OF those VINO had not been able
yet 20 acquire a knowledge Of English,
she hoped that an association might be
formed through which they might hear
the Gospel preached IN their native
tongue, and this would also keep alive
the language
President Snow was intimately ac-
qualnted with the scandinavian chmac-
ter, as nearly half OF the Saints In Box
elder were of that nationality, II was
while living among them there FOR so
many years that he learned to know
their worth, their energy their hospl-
tally and their fidelity 20 God.
The choir and congregation sang 30
My Father" and Elder SjOdahl pro-
nounced the benediction.
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Dip. Keane 10 be Archbisbop.

Washington, June i6-Advices have
reached the papal legation here from
Rome, indicating the early appointment
or Bishop keane as archbishop OF Du-
buque. The appointment. Il Is said.
would have been made before this. but
for the antagOnsm of the German
priests IN that see. who favor the selec,
ton " Father Carroll, "a professor at
the Dubuque seminary. for the vacancy.
Il Is understood thar their opposition
20 DIT keane arises from his attitude
In the Schroeder case when that pro-
lessor some months ago was removed
from the Catholic university In this
city.
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hostile country away from their base,
There IL nothing corresponding 20 the
transportation branch Of the quarter
masters department In the naval SER
vice. II appears that with the rail-
road DESTROYED and without wheel OF
animal transportation, the relief coll
umn Is in q bad way. The country
viii not AFFORD either animals or vehi'
Giles and everything must be carried on
the backs Of the sailors or drawn by
coolies. The regular troops with their
0uartermaster's department would be
perfectly az home in such surroundings,
and Il is probable that this considera-
ton wifi enter with others into the
probable resolution OF the administra-
ton 20 send troops 70 China.
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rLKlNs ToR Voc PREsIDENT.
senator Scott Thinks IL Is Full Time
Boom Was Launched.

Philadelphia, June i6.-"Don't you
think It about time TO launch the FL
kin's vice presidential boom2' asked
Senator Scott OF West Virginia. Of fell
low member OF the national committee
today.
For myself" he said. Il consider the
time quite ripe and have wired our
delegation % get an ElkIns banner
string Il TO their car and come IN with
an Elklns shout ] think they win do
This and probably Il viii see the boom
well foated when they get here t0mor-
row. And do YOU know. the convention
could not DO better than take my col
league In the Senate Tor this Import
ant place ! think be would make a
strong candidate and an excellent vice
president"
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WATCHING THE RoDERIcK DHU.
Has Sailed for Hawaii with a Cargo
of Wine, Beer, etc.

san Francisco, June l5.-The bark
ROdcrlck Dhu. now ON her way TO Hon
olulu, viii be watchet for by the United
States revenue officer On the new Ha-
walian district. The We ssel left Thurs
day afternoon carrying "a cargo made
up largely OF wine beer Az other tax
able goods, on which revenue duties
have not yet been paid. Under the law.
which went into effect on Thursday at
noon merchandise Of this class can
not be landed Ia the new Territory un-
tl the revenue taxes have been paid,
and the goods properly stamped. The
commissioner of internal revenue has
been asked 90 allow ships now az this
port and partly loaded 10 proceed 20
Honolulu on deposItIng a bond large
enough 90 cover the taxes which are
10 be- paid al Honolulu.
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TO Be TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
Senator WOOtt Selected by The Republican Communicable Fa
vOrs Irving Scott for Vice Presidential
Candidate.

Philadelphia, June l6.--The Republi-
can national committee has selected
Senator Wolcott OF Colorado for tenn
porary chairman Of the convention.
Senator Wolcott. OF Colorado. ar
rived today and Immediately announced
himself as favorable 10 the candidacy
OF Irving Scott. Of California, for the
vice presidency
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THE sALTAIR EXCURSION.
scandinavians Had an Enjoyable
Time az the Resort

The excursion Of the Scandn dans
TO Saltair yesterday afternoon was an
enjoyable feature Of the Jubilee. There
was an immense attendance, and the
excurslonists made the occasion a con-
splcuous success In all respects.
In the evening, Justice Nielsen made
an address on 1.-THE SCandinayians In
America" recountng the achievements
Of MS people IN the development and
upbuildlng Of this country
Musical selections were given by the
Swedish choir. Messrs Hagbert Ander-
son and Hyrum Olsen, and the whole
program was thoroughly enjoyed,
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BOXERS MURDER
NATIVE CONVERTS
Catholic Cathedral at Pekln is
Burned.
THE PERILS OF FOREIGNERS
Present Hesitation Of United States
Not mIsunderstood London Press
Comments Looking for way out

London. June lG.-What with the re-
ports coming through Tien TsIn that
the Boxers have massacred a number
Of native converts and servants Of for
eieners In the East city OF Pekln, be-
sides burning the Catholic cathedral at
Pokiu. the situation IN The far east APP
pears percopubly grayer. To add to the
difficulties comes the news this morn
Ing that telegraphic communication be-
tween Shanghai and Tsen Tlren, Is to-
tally interrupted, consequently the pre-
yalling uncertainty as 10 the facts and
possibilities Of the position viii be ac-
ceutuated
IL Is generally recognized now that
the position OF the foreigners al Pekin
Is perllous as there s but a short step
from the massacre OF thesseryants OF
foreigners 90 the killing Of the foreign
ers themselves
III "a massacre Is ayerted.' says the
Spectator, "and the palace reduced 90
seeming obedience the grand difficulty
win Boz 90 decide on the next step. The
powers can neither encamp permanent
ly In pekln. nor leave until 10 Is estab-
lished that the government Us prepared
tO respect International Obligations and
able % hold China together II anarchy
breaks out In China the object of the
powers Is defeated.
"The failure or success OF the present
effort may evolve a series Of wars Of
which no man can see the end.
Continuing. the Spectator says that
an cgress from the present impasse
must be- found IN the appointment by
the representatives ~ the powers of an
imperial vizier as has so often been
successfully done ln other eastern
crises. Otherwise, the hldeOus calamity
of china falling 20 pieces may 800 few
months De exciting the Cupldity and
1vertaxing the capacity Of all the fll-
ing men.
Commenting upon the supposed, hes.-
tati0n Of the United States 90 partIci-
pate In the movement 10 suppress the
Boxers as reported in cable dispatches
from Washington, the Statist says
no European power VIII mlsunder-
stand the present hesitation OF the
United states and jump at the c0nclu-
sion that American feeling and opinion
may be disrecarded The United states
VIII undertake military operations in
China as 10 did against Spain, ~ the
protection of its citizens require them.
lr n the powers threaten 90 exclude
American merchants from their rights
To China acquired by treaty Unless
he British ministers muddle matters,
Great Britain can reckon on the as
sistance OF the United states and Japan
IN maintaining even boy force the policy
10 the open door ln China"
a cabinet meeting held today under
the presidency OF Lord Salisbury was
concerned almost entirely with the
situation 90 China.
BOXERS BURN CHAPELs.
Berlin June ia semi-oflcial dis
patch from Tien Tsln. dated June Is
friday. reads as follows:
THE foreign settlements here are
adequately protected. Bands OF Box
ars have appeared In the native town.
They burned three chapels and are
spreading terror among the inhabl-
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SCOTS candidacy would appeal 10
every western man." he said He Is
a man OF great force OF character and
/ believe his nomination would add
strength 10 the ticket
Mr. Wolcott said that he was not
himself a candidate for place on the
ticket and would not be.
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waldeck Rousseau and Socialists

New York. June ia dispatcht TO
the Times from Paris says:
NJ WaldeCk-Rousscau has somewhat
alienated the socialists by a declara-
ton he made 10 the effect that a work
man who wants 10 work Is as much en-
titled 10 the protection Of the author-
ties as the workman who does not want
10 work This statement was made In
Justification OF the action Of the au-
thorities IN giving an escort Of twenty
policemen 20 two workmen who wished
20 enter a factory where a strike was
IN progress The final action OF the
government In this matter Is likely 20
have a most important effect toward
settling on the continent OF Europe the
amount Of individual freedom which Is
70 be accorded 20 workIngmen.
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London, June l6, p. MA special
dispatch from Hongkong says all the
Pekin legations have been destroyed
and that the German minister Baron
Won Kettler. has been Killed.
Detroit June l5-Baron Won Kettler.
the German minister to China, who Is
reported to have been Killed in the
Boxer riots in PekIn, was a son-in-
law Of Henry b. Ledyard, president Of
the Michlgan Central railroad. The
baron was married TO Miss Ledyard In
1891 When the news was conveyed
10 the Ledyard home, il was their first
intimation or what Is said 20 have
occurred Members OF the family
stated that the baron's wife was with
him in Pekln, and that a cablegram had
been received from them a week ago
saying all was WELL
JOIN THE BOXERS.
Shanghai, June l6.-According 10 In
formation received here from foreign
sources. 10000 Imperial troops which
We're between Pekin and the interna-
tional force advancing on that city
have disbanded and Joined the Boxers.
1t is asserted that the government OF
China does not consider itself respon-
sible Tor any encounter which may
take place
The native banks at chin Kiang
closed business yesterday, fearing trOu-
bic from the Boxers.
Excitement prevails In the Yang Use
valley. but all is quiet at che Foo, In
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ROBERTS AND KRUGER.
Negotiations for Surrender of the
Beers said 60 be Under WAY.

London. June lG.-A rumor Is rife in
the city that Lord Roberts Is negotlat-
Ing with President Kruger and General
Botha through their wifes, regarding
terms Of surrender.
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AAADAaAN n IL ~ ~ -
Elder A. II. Lund made a brief add
dress In which he congratulated an
scandinavlans upon this jubilee, and
complimented the women for the great
work they had done here. They were
entitled 10 much praise When the El-
ders went forth on missions, the wo-
men remained at home and performed
the added duties uncomplalningly, ana
I'm all the labor Of the Church, the wo-
men did their share
Elder Andrew Jensen then intro
duced TO the congregation Mrs Augusta
Dorius Stevens, one Of the first com
pany OF Scandinayians TO come To Utah,
and Mrs Augusta Hanson, widow OF
the late Elder T. o. Hanson, who was
with Apostle Snow when the Gospel
was first introduced into Scandinavia.
PRESIDENT A. NJ CANNON.
President Angus NJ. Cannon. who had
come In during the meeting. was then
introduced. and addressed the congre-
cation in English He said II was very
gratifying 20 him, to address them. He
well remembered the emotions stirred
up in his heart when the first company
of Scandnayians arrived here In 1857
He considered the northand Saints as
his kindred, as the covenant children
OF God. In 1857 the speaker was emf
grafton agent at Philadelphia, and
there became intimately acquainted
with many Scandinavians. His regard
for them had grown ever since and he
invoked the blessings Of God upon them
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-16
BUBONIC PLAGUE
PRECAUTIONS.
Federal Authorities Issue Orders to
Railroad Companies,
S. f. WILL DISREGARD THEN
Aslatlcs Way Not Leave California
without Health Certificates
Caucaslans May.

San Francisco. June 16.-All railroad
and steamship companies have been
notified by the federal authorities at
Washington that Asiatics viii not be
allowed TO leave California unless pro-
vlded with a health certificate issued
by the United States marine hospital
officials here. Whites win be allowed 70
leave without certificates, but it is rec
commended that they provide themselves
voluntarily with certificates TO avoid
possible delay
Al first the order from Washington
read that whites as well as Aslatics
must have health certificates, but this
order was modified later, eXemptlng
Caucasians.
This action has been taken 20 assure
people in other states that every pre-
caution is being taken IN California
and there Is no possible danger OF the
spread Of plague II 1t should exist IN
san Francisco.
when seen by a representative Of the
Associated Press today regarding the
quarantine order issued by State Quar-
antine Orded Issued by state Quaran-
tine Officer Knyoun +. Il. Goodman,
general passenger agent Of the
Southern Pacific company, stated
that bis company had been
served with such am order. but that 1t
had been decided not to obey the order
so far as whites We're concerned, but
that Chinese or other Asiatics would be
compelled % show certificate from the
marine hospital service before trans
portation 10 other States would be
sold them re said that whites would
be Informed Of the order AMI cautioned
Of the possibility OF their being held
up az the State line and compelled 20
swear that they have not been within
the infected district within fifteen days
OF the date Of their leaving the city.
Mr.. Goodman stated that he has been
advised by the law department Of the
Santa Fe road that that road would
ignore the order entirely.
Governor Gage Is now In communica-
ton with the authorities az Washing
ton regarding the matter and he hopes
10 have the order rescinded In view
OF his statement 90 Secretary Hay that
no plague has existed or does exist IN
this city
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Baden-Powell Occupies Rustenberg

London, June l6. 4.47 p. m.-The war
office has received the following mes
sage from Lord Roberts:
Pretoria, June lG-Rustenburg was
occupied yesterday by Baden Powell.
A column starts from this place tomor-
row 10 meet Badcn-P Powell and repair
the telegraph between Pretoria and
Rustenburg
Hunter Is moving from Potchefs-
from. His advance brigade expects to
reach johannesburg June 10,
Butler / hope Is al Standerton. Heidel-
berg will be occupied from this
place shortly and then the Orange River
Colony VIII be completely cut of from
the Transyaal.
"Baden-P Powell reports that the dis
trict through which he passed Is set
Ting down satisfactorily over one
thousand stand Of arms were sUrren-
dered and Hanseloff and Pietkruger
son Of the president, were 10 make sub
mission % him yesterday, having been
previously dIsarmed on their farms.
"BOtha's army has retired and IL be.
lieved 10 be az Middleburg His rear
guard was surprised and entirely rout-
ed by Ian Hamilton's mounted in
fantry."
The war office has received the fol-
lowing dispatch from Gen. Butler:
'Laing's Mex June 1j-Now that
Natal is clear Of the enemy / wish TO
call attention 20 the disgraceful way In
which private property was treated in
the part OF the colony they occupied.
Their wilful and needless damage Is
visible everywhere and houses. when
not completely wrecked have been
desecrated with filthy ingenuity. That
this has been done with the consent Of
the leaders Is proved by the fact that
while In Charlestown every house was
wrecked. I'm Nolksrust, two miles on. but
IN the Transyaal every house was In
tact"
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ORDERS TO NEVADA HEALTH
OFFICIAL.

Reno. New, June lj.-An order was
received last evening by Federal Health
officer McQuestin IN this city II was
sent by Quarantine officer Kiny0un In
San Francisco The local officer was
ordered to search an eastbound trains
for passengers from san Francisco at
the State lire These were 20 De- rec
Quired 90 show certificates signed by
the United states marine officer In the
event Of their failure 20 produce this
document they were 90 be turned back
ward In their Journey.
Or. G.. a. McQuestn government sanlN
tary Inspector. who has been stationed
In this city for the past month looking
for buboniC plague cases on trains
from the west. was ordered last even
ing by Dr. j. J. Kinyoun, chief govern
ment inspecting officer OF San Fran
cisco 20 proceed at once 20 Truckee,
Cal, and allow no passengers from San
Francisco travelling east 90 pass that
station without presenting q clean GER
tihcate ~ health. signed by the Off
cials OF the Uniyed States marine hos
pltal Of that city. Dr. McQuestln says
that two United states officers win be
at Truckee toni-ht TO assist him In
carrying out his orders. He will go 90
Truckee on the first train out 20 enter
Immediately upon the discharge OF his
luties.
San Francisco, June l6-Dr /. Bazet.
a member OF the state board OF health.
and also Of the San Francisco board Of
health. has sent his resignation as
member u the state board 20 Gov
Gage. In an interview he states that
he took this action as an expression
OF his disapproval Of the message sent
by Gov. Gage 20 Secretary Hay IN
which the governor stated that plague
does not and has not existed In San
Francisco.
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tants. Two railroad bridges between
Ten Tsin and Lang Fang have been
rendered impossible by the Boxers, and
the construction train dispatched 10 re-
pair the destruction OF the railroad near
Lang Fang has been Interrupted In It's
advance To the relief OF the trops
In the meanwhile the German de-
tachment has continued 10 march to-
wards Pekin by road
"The Tsung ii Yamen Qoreign Of
hce), IL is added, have sanctioned the
entry of foreign troops into Pekin to
the number Of ZOO men.
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SCANDINAVIAN
LADIES SPEAK.
ooduct Services at the Assembly Hall
TOday-An Address by Mrs. Minnie
SnOw-Hearty Congratulations.
ELDER A. II. LUND.

cordlng to the principles Of truth and
light
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BoXERs RuRN cHAPELs.

Berlin. June le.-A semi-oflcial dis
patch from Tien Tsin. dated June Is
friday. reads as follows:
THE foreign settlements here are
adequately protected. Bands OF Box
ars have appeared In the native town.
They burned three chapels and are
spreading terror among the inhabl-
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

,a1sgxua..sSi
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MRS ANNA WINDTsOE.

KS Anna Windtsoe spoke in Norwe-
81 and bore a powerful testimony TO
2 Truth Of the Gospel. The lady
1ai especially upon the honored place
pied by women in this Church and
, Utah.
ln Agres Olson Thomas sang a
a.utul selection.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-11-23
CAPT. MEREDITH REAPPOINTED.

Again Made Chief of the Burean of
 Engraving and Printing.
 Washington, Nov. 22.-Captain w. M. Meredith of Illinois has been appoint ed chief of the bureau of engraving and printing. He was chief of the bu- reau under the Harrison administra- ton.