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Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
GERMANY NO LONGER DOUBTS.
Accepts Reports Of Legations SaIeiy-The
Commander. in. Chief Question.

Berlin, July 3l.-Hope regarding the Sc
curity of the foreigners in Pekin now
runs high in Berlin. The German foreign
Office no longer doubts the reports from
various quarters that the ministers, with
the exception of Baron Won ketteIer are
alive. The papers take the same view
and urge that there should be on delay in
the advance upon Pekin. The foreign
office is deeply mortified at the failure to
agree upon a commander -in-chief of tn /.
allied forces.
The Munich-Allgemeine Zeitung prints
a Washington special claiming that the
United States government is endeavoring
to enforce the appointment of Mai jor
General Chanee, as commandments hief
but that Germany and Japan oppose. The
Associated Press is authorized to say
that. 20 far Germany is concerned
this statement is absolutely untrue. tn
foreign office confirms the report that the
advance to Pekin has been postponed by
the admirals for military ana climatic
reasons.
The Chinese Minister Chi Luan re-
ceived "A dispatch purporting to come
from the Pekin government saying that
the foreign legations would be sent To
Tien Tsin whenever the preparations for
their safe escort Were completed and
open hostilitieS ceased. Meanwhile per
mission would be given them to commu-
nicate freely with their government
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
FROM CRAFFE AND ReMEY.
Preparing Our Forces to Move-iatest Report
from Pekin.

Washington. July 3l.-The war depart
ment has received the following cable
gram from Gen. Chaffee:
che Foo. July So
"Adjutant General, Washington:
Have had interview with admiral. Go
this afternoon: facilities for unloading
not adequate, therefore discharging slow
ly. Informed Byron has ordered tug for
towing two 70-ton lighters. If tug is OBJ
tanned discharging will improve. Indiana
Will finish diSCharging. today, and pro-
ceed to Nagasaki. take two days to un-
load horses Reilly's battery. week before
Grant discharged of cargo. VIII see Dag
gett, tomorrow. Reported in Taku allies
intention to make forward movement, to-
morrow. toward Pekin; details are not
known here. Arrive Tien Tsin too late
tomorrow. to cable from there. Messages
from Tien Tsin must leave Tongku in
morning to catch dispatch boat at an
chorage for Che Foo at in afternoon.
Soon as possible will get definite infor-
nation as regards conditions and pur-
poses at Tien Tsn. Will cable my views
(SignedD "CHAFFEE."
The following dispatch from Admiral
Remey was received by the navy depart
ment, this morning:
"Che Foo. July 81.
Bureau of Navigation Washngton:
"Taku, July &.-Japanese military at
tache. Pekin. letter July y. reports lega-
tions besieged since June 1S. Continually
attacked from June 20 until July II. At
tack then ceased and Chinese soldiers ap
parenty diminishing. Sixty Europeans
killed. Telegram rom governor of Shan
Foo. says: imperial edict states that va
rious ministers except German are well
and provisions have been supplied
(Signed "REMEY. Taku."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
POWERS ON THE STAND.
Denies emphaticaIIy All the Charges Made by
the Prosecution.

| Georgetown. KY, July 3f-Former Sec
retary of state Caleb Powers. today, re-
sumed the stand in his own behalf in his
| trial for alleged completely In the killing
Of Governor Goebel. He said that on the
morning OF the assassination he was pre-
pairing to go to Louisville to make ar
rangements for bringing more people t.
Frankfort. At LaGrange the party heard
that Goebel had been assassinated and
that the shot had been fired from the sec
ond or third story of the executive
building.
Il said IT was a shame ana an outrage. :
continued the witness ''and that il would
offices in contest" Golden's statement
that he lPowers) spoke derisively when
told Of the shooting was absolutely falsy,
he said
Il ;noupht it my duty" Powers con-
tinued, TO return to Frankfort soon
possible and did so that afternoon. ]
went to the executive building and with
my key. the only one | ever had to the
office. unlocked the door. ! found that
the lock had been battered and had diff
ticulty IN getting the key out of it. | did
not take the lock off and supplant il with
a new one az has been stated by the
prosecution. J. Il. Mathews put on the
new lock
He never heard any sort of violence
talked Of In any Of the many conferences
in which hc participated, except in one
held In the office OF the commissioner OF
agriculture in which Sheriff Burton Of
Breckenridge county. talked in an incen-
witness.
Powers detailed the event Immediately
preceding the arrest OF himself and cap
tain Davis. He said his attorney advised
him 10 make his way to the mountains
ana remain there until public excitement
died out before giving himself up Tor
trial lie did not believe il possible for
men to get a fair trial In Frankfort
county.
The witness denied that he had ever
had any one of a half dozen or more con
versations with Wharton Golden, about
which he told on the stand, last week,
ana denied that ne had ever talked with
him or any other person about the kIling
Of GoebeI or any other member of the
Legislature.
In regard 10 the testimony of Robert
Nnakes. witness said he never had a con-
yersatiOn with NOakcS in regard 10 the
sInokelrsS powder cartridges and never
saw Noakes at frankfort Jan. >. when
Noakes alleged that the witness made 80
many damaging statements 70 him. Thc
witness was Kept busy denying state
ments made by the Witnesses Noakes.
Golden. Culton and Anderson.
The direct examination was concluded
at go and after Col. Campbell had cross
examined witness at some length, court
al journed until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
DAILY KENNEBEC Journal. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 1900

l27, a dispatch dated the 10Th. from the
Japaneke minister at Pekfn to the Tor
eign office at Toxic. which had reach
ed Tien Tsin by special courier on the
25th. The minister says:
The japanese marines and others
continue. under the command OF the
military attache. Lieut.. Col. Shiba, to
resist the repeated attacks OF Tung
Fuh Siangs troops. think we can
hold out. though the task is by no
means an easy one. until we are re-
lieved by the division of Japanese
troops which hear through a special
messenger. will arrive at Tien Tsin by
the end of this month The Chinese
have stopped firing since the 18th, and
the Chinese authorities are apparent
ly disposed to open negotiations.
"Attache Kojima. Capt. Ando of the
imperial army, Mr.. ii. Nakamura and
five marines have been killed, while
Narabara. second secretary OF the le
CATION. a student. and six marines have
been wounded. though not mortally.
Many others have also been slightly
wounded"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
BATH REPUBLICANS
Nominate John s. Hyde and Albert n. Shaw
Tor the Legislature.

Bath. Me, Juy 31.-(SpeciaD.-T The
Republicans of this city met in eau
Gus, this evening, with the choice of
Frank l.. Staples as chairman and
Harry w. Owen secretary. Seventeen
delegates We're chosen to attend the
county convention which will be held
here, Thursday, as follows: John S.
Hyde. Samuel II. Percy. James w.
Wakefield. Harry Fl. Donnell, William
Sparks. Fred III. kimball. Edward w.
Hyde. John K. Knowlton. Charles II.
Mason. George Moulton, Jr.. James A.
Ham. Henry K. White Harry F.. Stet-
son. Charles +. Rideout. Frank f.
Nichols. Frank l.. Staples, Eben J
MarstOn.
John S. Hyde and Albert II. Shaw
We're nominated by acclamation as rep
Tesentatives to the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
THIS CHiNAMAN PLEASED
Al The Proved Correctness Of Americas First
News Of Ministers Safety.

| London, July 3i.-A member of the
| Chinese legation gave an extended in
| tervieW to The Associated Press, to-
day, in the course of which he said:
Il am exceedingly glad that your Of
fetal dispatches, today, have borne out
our repeated assurances, which l knew
| from the beginning were sincerely
| meant. l knew that while the Chinese
Emperor could avoid making a state
| ment OF facts, such facts as he stated
| and states must be true.
| Il hope thatthe recommendation made
by Ii Hung Chang that the ministers
should either be sent to Tien Tsin or
| be placed in telegraphic communica-
| ton with their governments will OBJ
| tain. | am great friend of Sir Rob-
ert Hart and | knew he was still alive.
but | wanted to convince his friends
in this country and tried hard to get
Il cipher telegram from him. At last
Sheng told me the legations were sur
rounded and it was impossible to get
in or out without permission of the
throne | Immediately applied to the
throne and hope to get permission in a
few days. Consequently you may soon
hope to hear direct news from the min
listers.
1T must be borne in mind that be
sides the Boxers. there is a large force
OF irregular troops in Pckin, neither
regulars or rebels. but very dangerous
to the imperial government. There
fore | would advise the allied forces
not to proceed without pourparlers
with certain high officials who are
acquainted with these things.
Il see much talk of vengeance upon
the Chinese. If you could secure those
who are actually responsible for the
Boxer movement | would say nothing.
but it is possible for the allies 10 make
the selection.
Iii Hung Chang's statement that
the lives of the ministers would be en-
dansered by such an advance Is not a
piece of diplomacy. but serious pre-
uictlon of the consequence of such an
act on. Gen. Tung Fuh Slang is known
to be anti-f0reign in his sentiments.
but we cannot dispense with his ser
vices: and then having n large num-
Der of soldiers under him, he might
order a European massacre. which the
Emperor and Empress would be un-
able to prevent.
My object now is to advise the al
lies not to do an act of vengeance
but To restore peace ana secure guar
antees for the future. This can be
done by cooperating with Ii Hung
Chang II you push on to Pekin. l be-
lievc YOU will provoke a general ris-
ing throughout the empire. the result
Of which will be the destruction of
lives and property Of foreigners every
where
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
This dispatch was Immediately transmit
ted to the German foreign once.
"exreamInAre THE RUSSIANS"
was Order ircm Empress Dowager ana V"'y
Strena Force Prevented Massacre.

st. Petersburg. July a.--OffciaI reports
have been received here that the thInesc
again bombarded Blagovestschensk, capi
tai Of the Anur government, jury ~ anu
*. The Russian guns replied anu reii- rei
forcements were then approaching. oii
July S, a steamer arrived az La ma ~
towing three boats from Harbin; WIN
1900 refugees, including l2o SICK an"
wounded.
A Russian force crossed the frontier at
Abagaitu. July 2G Work on the railway
has been resumed there ~,
The Russians have burned some Chi-
nese villages and expelled Chinese gar
rison of 1000 from the fortress at BaJan
tun. capturing five krupp guns. winch
had not vet been mounted, the carriages
OF four naval guns and a quantity OF am
munition The Russian consul at kuddJd
sends the following under date OF
July "a:
.rhe governor Of kuddja received or
ders from the Empress To exterminate
the Russians and the Chinese were pre-
pairing to execute the command; but.
since the arrival of Russian troops for
the protection of the consulate, matters
have been quiet.
The Russian consul at Kashgar reports
an alarming state of affairs there, owing
to the excitement among the Chlnese
troops.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
LATEST FRUM FOWLER.
Information Difficult 10 Obtain-Pa,ties Re-
ported Safe at Pao Ting Fu.

Washington. July 3l.-The following
telegram was received at the state de-
partment. this afternoon, from Consul
Fowler at Che Foo:
che Foo, July 31.-Secretary of
State. Washington: Twenty-first. wired
governor for information Pao Ting Flu.
Nine days unanswered. Wired yester-
day. He now replies Pao Ting Flu city
and neighborhOod thick with rebels;
impossible to obtain slightest news or
send messages. My latest information
shows the following We're at Pao Ting
Flu: Simcox. Wife. three children:
Hodge and wife; Taylor. Wilkire.
Miles, Morell, Americans. and Bagnall,
wife, daughter and probably Cooper.
(Signed) Fowler
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
MARTINIQUE NEWS.
Young Men Want to Help Beers Capital ard
Labor Quarreling.

Kingston. ia. July 31.-Advices have
been received here, today, from Marti-
nique to the effect that a large number
of young Martiniquans have memorialized
the President of the French republic. VI
Loubet asking him to furnish arms ana
passage to enable them to proceed to
South Africa to help the Beers. The anu
British feeling is strong in the French
Antilles.
A dispatch has been received at Marti-
nique from France announcing that Fort
De France has been selected as one II
the chief military and naval depots and
that Is 600 900 francs has been voted for
the defences of the island.
The relations between capital and labor
in Martinique are severely strained. y
new journal has been established there
exclusively in the interests of the Prole-
taria. Trouble is feared, as the people
lre very eXcitable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
FEELING Of CERTAINTY
Prevails at Washington that Ministers Are
Alive and Will Be Relieved.

Washington. July 3l.-Doubt has
given way to a feeling akin to certain
ty the the legationers at Pekin and the
gallant marines who managed to reach
the Chinese capital just in the nick of
time were not only alive. July -, but
in all probability are still alive and
likely to remain so until they are re-
leased from their stage of siege.
The officials here feel certain that
the attack by the Chinese on the lega
tons will not be renewed. They are
convinced that the counsels of the
vicer oys in the great southern and cen
trail provinces and the advice Of Ii
Hung Chang have had effect and that
whoever is in power in Pekin. whether
Emperor. Empress Dowager, Ching.
Tuan or Tung. now hae been made to
see the necessity for the preservation
of the legations.
The officials here, while anxious that
the movement on Pekin begin at once,
do not attach credence to the rumor
mentioned by Gen. Chaffee that the
forward march was to begin, today.
There are two reasons for their in
credulity.
In the first place Chaffee and Force,
his splendid cavalry and his battery of
artillery. are exactly what are need
ed to strengthen a weak spot in the
| International column. In the second
place (and information on this point
comes through European channels)
some of the foreign commanders are
still of opinion that they cannot be-
| gin the campaign before the last week
| in August at the earliest
The United States government never
has acceded to this view and is relax
| ing no effort to bring about change
| of plans of this point. But our repre-
sentations have been met by the al
most unanswerable argument that the
| decision of this important question
should be left to the military com
manders on the spot. who must bear
the responsibility for the outcome of
the expedition.
rather startling proposition was
advanced. today. which, if adopted
might put at once to the test the Chi
nese profession that the Boxers and
not the Chinese government are re-
sponsible for what has happened in
Pekin. This was to the effect that the
Chinese government should be inform
tu liidt tit lultIHdtlOndl IOFce was
prepared to take that government at
its word and to join forces with it in
crushing out the inSurrcctiOn. The
kernel of just such a proposition is to
be found in the last condition laid
down by the President in his reply to
the appeal of the Emperor, Kwang Su.
and there may speedily be a develop
ment in that direction.
Secretary Root says that nothing has
been received from China either Of
hcially or unofticially, necesSitating
any change in the instructions given
Maj. Gen. Chaffee. If there is an ad-
vance on Pekin, it is presumed that
such of the United States forces as are
now ready will participate in the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
ALL ARE SAFE.
CONTINUED from page ~

that he desires the Car to reciprocate
his action
The Shanghai correspondent OF the
Times says: The general aspect OF
the situation confirms the opinion that
the Manchu party, fearing the effect
of further violent measures, rely on Ii
Hung Chang's negotiations to prevail
upon the powers to forego vengeance
| in return for the release of the sur
vivors
| Important additional confirmation of
/ the safety OF the legations was receiv-
ed in London. last evening, by Mr..
Duncan Campbell, representative in
| Europe of the Chinese customs SER
| vice. from the commissioner Of customs
at Che Foo, in the shape OF Pekln
dispatch, not dated, but believed to
have been written, July u, signed by
both Sir Robert Hart, inspector gen
eral of customs. and Mr.. Robert Bere-
don, deputy inspector general. to the
following effect: staff and family
still safe
This has been confirmed by the COM
missioner Of customs in Shanghai, who
ltelegraphed, last evening: Authentic,
ond."
1t is reported from an unofficial but
usually reliable source that the Chi
nese minister at st. Petersburg wired
to Ii Hung Chang intimating the pos
sibility of obtaining favorable terms
of settlement from Russia if China
would adopt a conciliatory attitude and
compel a cessation of the attacks on
the legation Theraupon according 10
this informant, Ii Hung Chang
memorialiZed the throne. representing
that he was i'll and unable to come to
Pekin. but urging that every endeavor
be made TO send the ministers to Tien
Tsin and to insure the safety of for
eigners and missionaries.
Tien Tsin wires that Gen. Sir Alfred
Gaselee and staff, together with large
foreign reinforcements, arrived there.
July 2S.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
SULLIVAN WHIPS DIXON.
Dixon Claims to Be D isabied Opinion is He
Was Well Licked.

Seaside Sporting Club, Coney Island. n.
T., July 3I-The one-time invincible
George Dixon succumbed to Tommy Sui
livan of Brooklyn. here, tonight. in their
battle at l22 pounds. The end came as
the men shaped for the seventh round.
when Tom" O'Rourke, DiXons chief
second, admitted defeat for his man and
claiming that his left arm was disabled.
refused to permit him to continue, which
left no other alternative for the referee
than to declare Sullivan the victor.
Dixon was getting all the worst of the
body furnishing and il was the opinion
that Dixon was licked and well licked 1t
was a popular victory and greeted with
wild cneers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
THE HOYT HEARING.
No OGc Opposes Petition for His Release from
Hartford insane Hospital.

Hartford. Conn, July 31.-There was
hearing before Judge Of Probate
Harrison =. Freeman. today. on the
application for a revocation Of the or
der committing Charles II. Hoyt, the
playwright. to the retreat for the in
sane. No one appeared in opposition
10 the petition. which was based upon
the plea of lack of Jurisdiction of the
court. the allegation being made that
Mr.. Hoyt was induced to come to
Hartford under a misapprehension
Judge Freeman said he would give his
decision. tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
Gen. MacArthur's Casualty List.

Washington. July 3l-The war depart
me mt received the following Cablegram
from Gen. Macarthur. this morning:
Manila. July 3l.-Adjutant General
Washington: Died. $50 evening July %.
DAVID q. Snurgin. lst lieutenant 18th Inf.
result shock surgical operation. ,Signed)
Macarthur"
July ls, Co. F, Goth Vols. John Quinn.
dysentery: July 16, Co. a. 26th Vols.
Claude Tabera. coltis.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
Arguments in lester Murder Trial.

New London. Mo. July 31.-P. II. Cul-
len. chief counsel for Alexander Jester
charged with the murder of Gilbert
Gates. in 1871, made the closing argu-
inents for the defence, today. He re-
viewed the evidence in detail and in ex-
planning why Jester did not take the
stand in his own defence. referred to the
silence of Christ when arraisned before
Pilatc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
Corbett and Mccoy Matched.

New York, July 31.-James J. Corbett
and kid" Mccoy We're matched. this
afternoon. to fight before the Twentieth
Century Club on the night of Aug. So
The men will go p rounds under Mar
quis OF Queensberry rules.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
Legations AnxiousIy Awaiting Relief.

Rome, July 3l.-The commander of the
Italian cruiser Elba, at Tien Tsin. re-
ceived the following telegram from the
Japanese military attache at Pekin, dated
July y: The legations are eagerly await
ing relief. Cannot hold out long. Sixty
Europeans killed"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
PsttigreW's Son With the Beers.

London, Aug. 1.-The Lorenzo MARQUES
correspondent of the Daily Express saws:
TIE Beers are preparing to retreat from
Watervalnoven. Frank Pettigrew. son OF
Cnited States Senator Pettigrew has ar
rived there and has joined Commandant
Gen. Botha's staff"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
PA TROT-PURSE si5oO.
The ElkS' GREAT IA r.
All Kinds Of Sport Given the Multitude al
Combination Park.

Boston. July 31.-The second day of the
Elks' fair at Combina ton park, Med
ford. was filled with entertainment for
the thousands who thronged the grounds.
day and evening. The features of the
sports We're the maneuvering of Stone
Light Battery. I. S. A. and the after
noon racing in the 2.15 pace and the 220
class trotting. Orders were received by
Capt Stone from Col. Hasbrouck to have
his command in readiness for service in
China and the battery will start by rail
after the exhibition and sham battle. to-
morrow, for Newport, r. l. There were
all sorts of sports during the day and
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
ELLSWORTH REPUBLICANS
Nominate E. Carroll BurriIl as Representative
10 the Legislature.

Ellsworth Me-, July 3l.-(SpeciaD.-T :
Republicans of this city held large eau
Gus. this evening, ut which F. Carroll
Burrill was nominated by acclamation as
the Republican candidate for representa-
tive to the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
Brockway is Out al Last.

Elmira. n. Y, July 3l.-Supt Brock
way of the reformatory, resigned this
afternoon. to take effect. Dec l. Or
Frank W. Robertson has been appointed
acting superintendent until Dec. i.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01
COLUMBUS, ONO, RACES.
Tho Admiral, Sphinx Medium, masais Asda,.
son and msniment the Winners.

Columbus, Ohio. July 31.-This was
day of surprises at the Columbus drIy-
ing park. The days card, consistin0
OF three regular events and one nm
finished, carried over from Monday
was cleared up and not a single favor.
lite won The weather was clear ~,
the track was not fast. The Admiral
the little bay horse that showed sur'
prising speed in the ZIG pace. taking
the first Of the four heats driven ves-
tefday. won two consecutive heats and
the race. today, with comparative ease
Little Frank was the favorite in the
20 pace, but after taking two heats
was distanced in the final and was cut
out of share of the money. The race
was won by Spinx Medium, a rank ont
slider, who did not appear to be much
OF factor early in the race.
Cornelia Belle was picked to win tho
2.l' trot, but after taking the first heat
was fortunate to get a place. Mappia
Anderson winning the race in consecu.
tive heats.
The ia trot was the best Of the dav
SISTER Alice was a hot favorite but
Merriment won in straight heats Geers
was behind the bay mare and each
heat was marked by a sensational
finish.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-08-01

leg. Suffered tortures Doa.s Ointment,
took away the burning and ,tchins In
stantly, and quickly effected permanent
cure" c.. w. Lennart, B0wflhg GieSn.
q.