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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-05-25

the last OF the general appropriation
measures. and agreed that the bill pro-
viding civil government for Alaska
Should be next taken up.
Wednesday, May 10.
Senate: Mr.. Bacon spoke at length
on his resolution directing the com
mittee on relations with Cuba to make
an investigation Of the conduct Of
financial affairs of the island. The
following measures We're passed:
House bill repeating the provision Of
the law allowing merchandise passing
through the United States from any
foreign country to be transported free
Of duty. so far as the Mexican free
zone is concerned; a resolution offered
by Mr.. Lodge calling upon the secre-
tary of the treasury for information
in regard to the influx of Japanese
laborerS into the country and whether
there had been any violation Of law:
bill granting a pension Of 500 per
month to the widow of Gen. LawtOn;
bill for the erection of q public build
ing at East ST Louis
House: Passed the senate bill TO
incorporate the American National
Red Cross. No progress was made
with the Alaskan code bill owing to
the inability of the two sides to agree
as to the time to be allowed for general
debate. The conference report on the
District Of Columbia appropriation bill
was returned after extended debate.
Thursday, May II.
WOlc0tt in senate made speech at
lacking pneumatic tube appropriation
and its lobbyists. 1t was rather
strange, said the senator, that the post
master Of Chicago was recently vio-
lently opposed to the pneumatic tube
service. but is now as violently in favor
of 1t. 4 deputy marshal charged that
bogus Cuban stamps were made in
printing office at Muncie formerly
owned by Medley; present manager Of
plant denied this Washington officials
fear Medley cannot be extradited.
House passed emergency river and har-
Dor bill, which authorizes Illinois
river survey
Friday. May Is.
Deputy Auditor Reeves confessed
and surrendered $4,000 given him by
Neeley. Bogus stamp story false.
Congress may pass law for extradition
with Cuba. Gov. Smith of Montana
appointed Martin Maginnis senator.
House passed bill to pay Lees men for
loss of horses taken in violation OF
terms of surrender at Appomattox.
Gage will issue call for redemption OF
$25, 364 500 outstanding 1891 bonds.
immigration of Japanese laborers more
than doubled last year.
Saturday, May 10.
1t it said that a syndicate secured an
option on the Danish West Indies for
81 100000 and tried to sell them for
S4,000,000 TO the United States. Secre-
tary Hay learned of scheme and will
wait until contract lapses and then ne
gOtiate direct. Rear Admiral Ahmed
says his mission is to study naval con-
struction and not to settle claim
against Turkey. The white house has
thirty-four servants. ST Louis likely
to get $4,000 appropriation for it's
exposition.
William II. Hunt of Montana has
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erts has relieved Matching. Kruger is
considering removal of Transvaal capt.
tai 10 Lydenburg.
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REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. July s-The administration
has practically abandoned all hope that
Minister Conger Is alive or that the Amer
lean Legation at Pekin has been spared.
Consul Goodnow cabled the State Depart
ment late this evening In such terms as left
but little hope for the administration. Mr..
Goodnow says In positive terms that on the
9Th only two legations were standing (prob-
ably the British and RussianJ: the Emperor
and Empress Dowager were prisoners I'm the
palace; that the city gates were closed, and
that Prince Tuan was In control of the sit
uation. Anarchy reigned supreme in Pekin.
The State Department officials do not care
al this time To make any official declaration
of their abandonment Of hope. but the feel
ing Is evident that all OF the foreign Min
listers have shared the fate of the German
Minister. Baron Won ketteler.
Conference In Washington.
After tie receipt Of the dispatch from
Consul Goodnow. conference was held be-
tween Secretary Of State Hay and Secre-
tary of War Root. After this conference.
which was preceded by q conference be-
Charge d'Affaires. NJ. Thiebaut, II was de-
cided to order three regiments home from
Cuba and TO place two other regiments in
this country under orders for China.
Secretary Hay was particularly reticent
after the news from Mr.. Goodnow and the
missions except that the Fifteenth Regi-
ment of infantry now in the United States
had been designated FOR the Philippines La
ter however, II was ascertained that three
regiments had been ordered at once from
Cuba and that two regiments of cavalry
In addition to the Sixth had also been des-
ignated for China. although the orders will
read for the Philippines. Secretary Hay ex-
planned yesterday that the troops destined
for the Philippines would be diverted TO
China
II seems incredible to Washington off,
Gals that Americans and their feiiow-pris-
oners at the British Legation at Pekln
could nave stood a two weeks SIEGE such
as they have probably been subjected to. 1t
is calculated that the foreigners went to
the legation asylum about June 10 or %.
ana since that time have been objects of
attack Their food supply must have been
limited, their ammunition scarce and the
means Of defense pitiably Inadequate.
1t was hoped at the State Department
that the British Legation. protected as IL
is by a high and substantial wall. would
resist the assault Of the Boxers. and that
possibly the inmates could hold out until
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SPECIAL BY CABLE.


London, Wednesday. July 4.-(Copy-
right, 1900, by the New York Herald
Company.l-The following special dis
patch is published by The Daily Mail:
Shanghai. Tuesday.-The following
imperial decree. dated Pekin, June 20,
has been sent by courier to Pao-TinS-
Flu. and thence teleSraphed broadcast:
1--WE are now warning with the for
eigners. Boxers, patriots and people,
combined with the Government troops,
have been repeatedly victorious in bat
ties with our foreign enemies. We have
already sent imperial Commissioners TO
transport the imperial praise and ex-
hortatiOns to repeat these successes.
There must be men of similar pa
triotism and bravery in all the Provinces
of the Empire. We, therefore, command
all yiceroys and Governors 10 enlist
such and fo.- them into troops.
Let this decree be sent to all the
high officials In the Empire"
The Shanghai correspondent or the
Times. telegraphing on Monday. says:
"The edict issued at Pekin on June 20
amounts to an open challenge TO the
Powers and practically declares war. 1t
commands the Provinces TO enroll the
Boxers and troops TO assist to expel the
foreigners"
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RUSSIAN BARBARITY.
SPECIAL BY CABLE.

Shanghai, July 3-(Copyright, 1900.
by the New York Journal and Adver-
r.,-There is still no communication
with Pekin.
The allies In Tien-Tsin are strong in
their expression of disapprobation al the
continual barbarity of the Russian
troops. For many days after the bonn
bardment they burned and pillaSed,
wantonly shot down defenceiess natives
and looted the houses of Europeans.
At Taku and Tien-Tsin. in fact wher-
ever the Russians have been, there has
been needless and wanton destruction.
The Pei-Ho River has been made I'M
drinkable by the multitude Of corpses
that are floating down. The interna-
tional forces are suffering seriously from
the lack of water.
The allied troops are not In sufficient
strength TO give battle to the Chinese
who surround Tien-Tsin and who are
receiving re-enforcements constantly.
They are said TO be trying to reoccupy
the bridge leading TO Taku.
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against the person OF my trus,y representa-
tive and has taken him from US. The Min
listers of the other Powers hover between
life and death. and with them comrades
sent for their protection. II may be that
while i speak they have already fought
their last fight.
The German nag has been insuted and
the German Empire treated with contempt
This demands exemplary punishment and
vengeance. Events have moved with fright
full rapidity and have become profoundly
grave and still graver. Since callec;
you to arms what l hoped to effect with the
help Of The marine infantry has now become
a difficult task, which can only be fulfilled
with the help Of the serried ranks of civil
lied States.
This very day the commander OF the
cruiser has asked me TO consider the dis
patch OF a division. You will have to face
an enemy who are no less courageous than
yourselves. and trained by European Of
fcers. The Chinese have learned the use
Of European weapons.
THANK God your comrades of the marine
infantry and my navy when they have en-
countered them have proved true 20 the old
German battlecry. They have defended
themselves with glory, have won victory
and have done the duty committed 70 them
II now send you out to avenge the wrong
and I'll not rest until the German flag
Joined to those OF the other Powers, floats
triumphantly over Chins's flag. and until it
has been planted on the walls OF Pekin to
dictate peace to the Chinese
You win have to maintain good comrade-
ship with all the other troops whom you
Will come in contact with over yonder. Rus
slams. British and French. all alike. are
fighting for one common cause-for ciyiliZa-
ton. We must bear In mind. too. something
higher, namely. our religion and the defense
and protection Of our brothers out there,
some Of whom stake their lives for the
Savior.
Think also OF the honor Of our arms.
Think of those who have fought before you:
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BELIEVE CONGER is DEAD.
Washington Officials Abandon Hope On Receipt
of Consul GOOdnOw's Dispatches.
relief came. even II the siege were three OIL
four weeks.
ROckhill's IufOr n, ton.

relief came even II the siege were three or
four weeks.
RockhilIs Informs ton.
Mr.. Rockhill. formerly Assistant Secretary
of state. and at one time attached 10 our
legation at Pekin. destroyed n great deal
of hope which had been entertained by ex-
planning to-day to Secretary Hay the situ-
alton at Fekin.
He said the British Legation was sur
rounded by formidable wall. but
the size of the buildings and
grounds does not begin to accommo-
date the large number Of refugees who
would naturally seek shelter. Besides what
Is more important. the legation grounds are
themselves commanded by the higher wall
of the city.
From this prominence II is possible for
the revolving Cinnamon to attack the Ie-
CATION people. 1t is doubtful. therefore, IL
any OF the latter are alive by this time.
The State Department authorities have
received from some source the Information
that the allied forces will begin the march
to Pekin tomorrow or Immediately upon
the arrival at Taku of the Ninth Infantry
of American troops from Manila.
II this programme should be carried ont
the allied forces will probably have reached
Pekin before the German Emperor's army
which he has ordered to Taku arrives there.
Tuan.s Usurpation.
The State Department has no special
comment to make on the Fact that Prince
Tuan has usurped the reins of govern
ment. except to say that it looks darker for
the allies. as the hostile character of Tuan
is so well known. The condition of de
facto or Of de lure government will not.
however, change any of the plans of the
United States or Of the Powers to secure
peace In China
China's Preparedness.
The State Department has from private
sources information which surprised the
Washington army and navy officials. China
has for some time been purchasing war ma
terial and Is in possession OF a formidable
stock of guns. torpedoes, powder and pro-
jectiles. A great deal Of this was bought
Of European ordnance firms. and not a dol
lar of 1T was secured of American compa-
MES Shipments have been made to the
Chinese agents OF these concerns as recent
ly as four weeks ago. and one OF the firms
has had occasion to inquire whether a ship
ment of fifty mounted guns reached their
destination. Shanghai. without molestafion.
The report received at the State Depart
mept gives the details of an inspection by
an American officer Of the Chinese arsenal
near Shanghai
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HUNG CHANG HESITATES.
Canton Viceroy May Turn Against Tuan and Help
the Powers.
SPECIAL BY CARJ,E

SPECIAL BY CABLE.
Hong-Kong, July 3.-(Copyright 1870. by
the New York Journal and Advertiserl-
Prince Tuan's usurpation OF the throne of
China Is confirmed by. the edicts he IL issu-
ing. 1t Is true they are signed by him in the
Emperor's name. but this may mean In the
name Of his infant son. Prince Pu Tsin.
who. persistent reports say. has been placed
upon the throne.
Ii Hung Chang Is in a quandary. Prince
Tuan's edict. promulgated to-day. directs
him to levy troops In Canton and take them
to Pekin for service against the foreign
devils" Ii does not want to go. but is not
prepared yet to come out openly and defy
the Government at Pekin.
The fact is. Ii does not know who is In
power there. His old friend. the Dewager
Empress. with whom his relations were for
many years more tender than political. may
still be managing things. in which case he
would be loyal. But IL 1t should turn out,
as seems certain now, that Prince Tuan is
the real ruler. Ii. IT is believed, would not
hesitate to declare himself for the foreign
ers and against the administration.
1t is said Ii has asked that an American
gunboat take him from Canton to Tien-Tsin
He was to have gone on the Brooklyn last
week, but decided that his presence In Con-
ton was necessary.
Canton Is the head center of those who
desire to overtufn the Manchu dynasty and
re-establish the Mings. who are Chinese,
and not Tartars. While Ii has in times
gone by helped the Dowager Empires, to
Illustrate the designs of the Mings. he is
q shrewd, far-seeihg politician. and it is be-
lieved that he would not hesitate to set
his sails to the new breeze and help to over
turn the Tartars or at least place himself
in q position to profit by their overturning.
Tuan Not Recog nized.
SPECIAL BY CABLE.
Shanghai, July 3--(Copyright. 1909. by
the New York journal and Advertiser.)-
The viceroys of all the Provinces south of
the Yellow River have thrown over the
Pekin administration. They refuse to rec
ognize Prince Tuan as ruler of China and
have ignored all imperial DEGREES issued
since June 20. on which date Il Is said Tuan
usurped the throne. either for himself or
for his young son.
Tuan has just issued a decree praising
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TO CUT A PATH TO PEKlN.
List of American Regiments Or
dered to China.

dered to China.
Here are the 1900 United States troops for
Pekin:
Third United States Infantry. or their
equivalent from this country.
Fifth Infantry.
Eighth Infantry. or their equivalent from
this country.
First Cavalry from this country.
Ninth Cavalry from this country.
Fifteenth Infantry from this country.
Fourth Infantry from Manila
Eighteenth Infantry from Manila.
Sixth Artillery from Manila.
Seventh Infantry from Wayne. Mich.
Sixth Cavalry, which has sailed for China.
REPUBIIC SPECIAL.
Washington. July 3.-The Second Uniteo
States Infantry. with headquarters at Paso
Caballos, Cuba: the Fifth Infantry. head
quarters at Santiago. and the Eighth lntan-
try. at Havana, were ordered to-day by
the Secretary Of War to the United states:
The First Cavalry. at Fort Meade. ana
the Ninth Cavalry. at Fort Grant. Ariz-s
have been placed under orders for the Ori-
ent.
secretary of War Root to-day admitted
that the Fifteenth Infantry. in this coun-
try, had been designated for the Philip
pines. subject to a call to China The Ninth
Infantry probably will remain at Taku.
The official orders to-day confirm abso>
lutely' The Republics story or TINS morn
ing that the United States intend 10 Set
an army of about l4.oVe men into Cnins ="
fight It's way to Pekin.
The War Department was informed BY
General Wood to-day that while he could
spare the troops mentioned In this dispatch.
he would ask that the cavalry be retained
in Cuba His request will be granted
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CHINESE OFFICIAL DECREE SAYS
WAR AGAINST POWERS IS BEGUN.
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q NO PARTITION, SAYS AMERICA.

y NJ PARTITION, SAYS AMERICA.
. REPUBLIC SPECIAL
. Washington. July s-Formal noti-
. hcation OF the attitude Of the United
. States with respect to China was
. given by Secretary Hay 10 the Pow
. ers OF the world.
. The statement which was cabled to
. the Ambassadors and Ministers in
. European capitals and I'm Japan for
. submission to the respective Govern
q ments. embodies these points:
. The United States do not recog-
. nize the existence of a state Of war.
Q The United States have not sent
. troops and ships to China to make
. war upon her. They are sent to look
. out for Americans and their interests
o and to assist the legal Government In
. establishing and maintaing order. The
q United States wifi withdraw from
O China when peace IL restored"
q The Importance of this action, in
. the opinion OF well-informed diplo-
q mats here. cannot be overestimated.
. II seems that the policy which the
. administration will pursue. contem-
q plating. as It Goes. the msintainarce
. Of the integrity OF China. will be fol-
. lowed by all the Governments inter-
q ested in the Far Eastern question.
q Reading between the lines. the
. Powers of the world will recognize
q that the attitude OF the United States
O Will not permit the ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF
q China.
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the Boxers and imperial troops for the VIC
tories they have won against the allies.
Liu. Viceroy of Nankin. is determined TO
nip the trouble in the bud In his Province.
For this purpose lie has ordered the i'm
mediate decapitation Of all criminals under
sentence OF death.
Since June 80 six have been beheaded In
public every day. Their heads are ex-
hibited in cages in NanKin and the chief
cities of Kiang-Su Province.
Among the heads now on exhibition are
those of the three chiefs of the famous
Society of the Big Sword. These vigorous
measures are expected 10 be a wholesome
warning to others who would make trouble
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AMERICAN OFFICIAL REPORTS.

Washington, July 3.-Secretary Hay
has received cabIegrams from Consul
Goodnow at Shanghai. dated to-day and
yesterday, and from United States Con-
sui McWade at Canton, undated. One
from Goodnow, dated to-day. is as fol-
lows:
ION the 9th there were two legations
standing. The Emperor and the En-
press are prisoners In the palace. The
city gates are closed. Prince Tuan and
his force of Boxers are in control Of
everything. Complete condition Of anar-
chy In the streets"
Another cablegram from Consul Cen
erai Goodnow, dated July 2. which is
practically a condensation Of the report
brought to Shanghai by courier from
Sir Robert Hart, Inspector General OF
Customs, says:
THE diplomats and missionaries are
In the British Legation under rifle fire.
Cannon command the legation, but they
are not being used. The British, Ger
man and italian legations are still
standing"
The cablegram from McWade follows:
"viceroy Ii Hung Chang to-day as
ssIred me that he will Immediately issue
a strong proclamation commanding the
preservation Of peace and order In his
provinces and will take the necessary
measures for the protection Of foreigners
as far as possible. He has largely in
creased the force Of his army"
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RE-ENF0RCEMENTS EN- ROUTE.
The Powers Are Rushing Troops to
the Far East.

London, July 3-All the Powers are rush
ing re-enforcements to the Far East. Eight
hundred British blue Jackets sailed from
Sheerness to-day.
The Italian armored cruiser Nettor Pissni
sailed for China to-day from Naples.
dispatch from Rome says that every
thing is ready at the Ministry Of War there
for the sending OF a more OF less large num-
Der of troops to China. according to the re-
quirements Of the Italian Government and
the allies.
for China with SIS marines. from Toulon.
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SPEECH THAT MEANS WAR.
German Emperor's Purpose Disclosed in His Fer.
vid Address to Marines.
SPECIAL BY CABLE.

SPECIAL BY CABLE.
Berlin. Tuesday. July s.-(ccpyright, 1900.
by the New York Herald Company. Tho
Lokal Anzeiger. describing the Kaiser's
speech at wilhelmshaven. says:
"Sever had the KAISER been known to
speak such strong and emphatic language
At the beginning, when his Majesty con-
demned the abominabie outrage perpetrat-
ed on Baron Won Ketteler. his voice shook
with anger and such great emotion that 1t
was scarcely recognizable"
The speech has made a tremendous i'm
preston, since It signifies war.
The ironclad division for China consists
Of the battleships Kurfuerst. Frederichs
Wilhelm. Brandenburg. Weissenburg and
Woerth and the small cruiser Hela-
This force Is TO be under the command
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laps AND RUSSIANS At OUTS.
Discipline of the Former Prevents
Clash at Taku.

London. July 1.-THE action Of the Rus
SLAMS and japanese at Taku Is strongly an
tagonistic. 1t seems that the Russians ar
biirarily claim one OF the Captured Chinese
torpedo boats. which the Captain Of the
British torpedo-boat destroyer Whiting left
for the Japanese 1t Is said that serious
trouble would have resulted except for the
perfect discipline of the Japanese
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OF Admiral Hoffman, who preceded Won
Diedrichs in the East Asia,ic station, and
was the direct cause OF the occupation of
kiao-Chau. This naval force is composed
OF the best ironclads in the German feet
1t is. OF course. understood that after
the proclamation Of war by the Kaiser
other re-enforcements will follow. My re-
cent Information that the dispatch of ma
rine Infantry would not be continued, is
now confirmed by the kaiser's statement
that Admiral Bendemann commanding the
cruiser division. had asked for a division
of land forces. The Chinese Minister will
receive his passports in a few days.
The postponement OF the Kaiser's cruise
to Norway shows the gravity Of the situa-
ton.
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The plant is pronounced one Of the best
In the world. and large quantity Of guns
and gun carriages and torpedoes has been
manufactured within the last six months.
The officer who made the inspection was
greatly interested in the product, and moro
Interested in its purpose. He encountered
many obstacles during his inquiry. and was
unable to find out for what place the guns
and other war material were destined Even
the workmen of the plant were unable to
tell where the material was sent, and 1t was
one of the mysteries OF the locality that 50
much product disappeared SO successfully.
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ALI Loyal Natives Urged to Com
bine and Drive Out the
Foreigners.
Foreign Guards Murdered and Their Heads EX-
hibited-Making Last Stand in British
Legaton-They Are Starving.

the New York Journal and Advertiser. -
All civilians have been ordered out Of
Tien-Tsin.
A great battle is impending between
the Chinese and foreigners.
Admiral Seymour has been wounded.
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CHINA'S GREAT ARMY.

London, July 4.--The Times's st. Pc
tersburg correspondent says that on
June 80 the Grand staff OF the Russian
Army estimated the Chinese Army TO
number 1, 10000 men. He also said that
about 100000 Mausers have been I'M
ported within the last three years.
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FORCING THE FOREIGNERS.

Che-Foo, July 3.-The situation at Tien-
Tsin is considered desperate. The Chi
nese are pushing their intrenchments
under the walls. The railway between
Tien-Tsin and Lutai is in the hands Of
the Chinese,