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The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
WATCHING MINISTER WI.
Chief WiIkie Keeping an Eye on All
of His kilograms.


Washington, July 3l.-There is not a
dispatch or cablegram received at the
Chinese legation in this city, but which
is known to the Chief of the Secret Ser
vice. MIR. Wilkie. OF course the contents
of these official communications are a
secret but Chief Wilkie is enabled to as
certain form whence all of these com
munication emanate and the route they
take in reaching Washington, also the
time of their delivery az the legation.
The object is If possible to ascertain
whether the communications which Min
lister Wu has been de ivering at the state
departme MT at such wide variance with
information derived from other sources,
are genuine or bogus
Chief Wilkie is handling this, subject
delicately and dscreetly and his dis
coveries are reported to those high in au-
thority and 50 that they may be guided
in their dealings with the Chinese minis
ter end the government he represents. 1t
Is understood that certain circumstances
have developed recently which are calcu-
lated to throw a cloud of doubt over some
of the dispatchts received by Minister
WI.
At least one of his startling dispatches
purporting to have emanated from Pekin
is said to have been manufactured many
miles from that place for the purpose OF
deceiving the world. 1t is not believed
however, that Minister WI is party to
the deception, for it is understood that
he is sincere in his efforts to establish
direct communications between the minis
ters and the outside word
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
HE CONFERRED WITH BRYAN.
But Towne's Withdrawal From
Ticket Is Not Yet Announced.


Lincoln, Neb.. July S1.-The withdrawal
of Charles A. Towne from the Populist
ticket as a vice presidential candidate is
still an undetermined question. Mr.. Towne
spent nearly all of to-day in Lincoln and
most of the time was with William j.
Bryan. Just before leaving for Chicago
tonight he declared that he was not pre-
pared TO say whether he will remain on
the ticket or withdraw.
Neither Mr.. Bryan nor Mr. Towne would
discuss the subject of their conference.
That it had to do with the proposed with
drawal, however, there is little question.
Populst leaders here, who talked with
Mr.. Towne. say he is stll of the opinion
that he should retire. He has offered his
services to the Democratic National Com
mttee as a speaker and to continue as
candidate for Vice President would, they
insist, put him ia a position not far from
ridiculous.
Mr. Towne is en- route to his home at
Duluth in a round-about-way and after
he reaches there it is believed he will
announce his decision. He came 20 LIN
coin direct from Nevada. where he has
been making speeches. and regards the
outlook. from his standpoint, good in
Western states.
meeting of the Democratic State and
Populist Executive Committees was held
here to-day. Mr.. Bryan made a short
address to the Democrats counselling and
predicting harmony among the fusion
forces of Nebraska
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
AWAITING AID WITH ANXIETY.
Legations Were BesieGed and Help
less ON July %.

IeSs on July -.
Washington, July 31.-Adit Gen. Corbin
to-day received a dispatch from Lieut.. Col
Coolidge, commanding the Ninth Infantry
at Tien Tsin. 1t came by way of Che Foo
and is as follows:
''Tien Tsin, July 27-Following letter of
Lieut.. Col. Shiba, military attache at the
legation of Pekin, dated July %, arrived
Tien Tsin July 25 at in the afternoon:
'Pekin, July %. evening.-We are all
awaiting impatiently arrival of reinforcing
army. When are you coming? All lega-
tions have been blockaded since 18th last
month and since the goth we have been
attacked continually night and day by the
Chinese soldiers from more than ten en-
campments. BY a supreme effort we are
still defending. We are daily awaiting
with the greatest anxiety arrival of re-
here in less than weeks time, it is
probable that we will be unable TO hold
out any longer Emperor and Empress
Dowager appear to be still at Pekin. Were
able that they would fee to Wan Sho-
shan. Killed and wounded up to date:
eight killed, one captain of infantry and
an ambassadors attache; seven seriously
wounded. the first secretary of the Iega-
tion being one of twenty slightly wound
ed. The number of Europeans killed is
sixty in all. Coolidge"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01

10 ashore this afternoon; facilities for un-
loading not adequate; therefore discharg-
ing slowly. Informed Byron has ordered
tug for towing two 7o-ton lighters. If tug
Is obtained, discharging will improve. In
diana will finish discharging to-day and
proceed to Nagasaki; take two days to un-
load horses ReiIly's Battery; week before
Grant discharged of cargo. Will see Dag
gett tomorrow. Reported in Taku bay
intention to make forward movement to-
morrow toward Pekin; details are not
known here. Arrive Tien Tsin too late to-
morrow to cable from there. Message
from Tien Tsin must leave Tong Ku six
morning to catch dispatch boat at anchor
age for Che Foo at 4 afternoon. Soon as
possible will get definite information as re-
CARDS conditions and purposes at Tien
Tsin. Will cable my views.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
WILL NOT DELAY ADVANCE.
Salisbury Says England VIII Push

Salisbury Says England VIII Push
on to Pekin at Once.
London, July S1-The United States am
bassador, Mr.. Choate, saw Lord Sails
bury this evening, and ascertained his
views with regard to the changes in tho
Chinese situation brought about by the
direct dispatches from Pekin.
Lord Salisbury assured Mr.. Choate that
Great Britain had no intention Of delay
ing the advance on Pekin. not, so far as
he knew, had any other Power.
Lord Salisbury entirely acquiesced in
Secretary Hays desire that the advance
be undertaken as speedily as possible. He
had no intention of bargaining with China
in any way, shape or form until the min
listers were safe under their own military
escort.
The Associated Press correspondent here
understands that China is making stren-
uous efforts to come to some agreement
with the Powers previous 10 handing over
the Minister'S but this will not be con-
sidered for a moment. Once Pekin has
been reached and the ministers have re-
SdlHSu lAeAl 4iDeIty, the GOWerS nave
agreed aggression will cease and partition
will become a matter of negotiation.
Lord Salisbury believes it may sill be
proved that the Chinese government is
net responsible for the attack on the lega-
tions. except in so far as some govern
ments are responsible for the msinte-
nance of order.
1t is expected that within a few days
free communication will be established
with the ministers in Pekin.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01

vice, from the commissioner of customs
al Che Foo. in the shape of a Pekin dis
patch. not dated, but believed to have
been written on July p, signed by both
Sir Robert Hart. inspector general of
customs. and Robert Bredon, deputy in
spector general. to the following effect:
staff and family still safe"
This has been confirmed by the commits
sioner of customs in Shanghai, who tele-
graphed last evening:
Authentic. inspector general safe,
22nd"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
WAS PREMEDITATED
PLOT TO KILL THE ITALIAN KING
CAREFULLY PLANNED.
MORE ARRESTS WERE MADE.
BRESsI WAS OVERHEARD DISCUSS
ING A DIG SCHEME.


D.. Taken to Rome sunday-Emperor
William VIII Attend the Funeral.
Many Messages of Conference.-The
New King Is on His Way to Rome
to Take the Crown.
Rome, July S1.-The police are pushing
inquiries in all directions, but the infor-
nation with regard to the assassin, Bres-
81, is not yet very definite.
1t appears that when he was searching
for lodgings ON Friday at Monza he was
accompanied by young man. whom the
police are now seeking. The pistol the as
sassin used was a new and superior
weapon marked Massachusetts"
The police of Milan searched the house
of man named Ranella, and it Is re-
ported found important papers showing
that Bressi had relations with persons In
the United States. aud that communica-
tions had passed between him and them in
connection with the crime
Bressi and another Tuscanie frequented
the cafes of Milan where they were over
heard discussing a big scheme that would
astonish the world. Everything goes to
show that the crime was long premedi-
tated, and the police are now being
charged with want of foresight.
1t appears that the cordons formed upon
the arrival of the King at the fete ground
were Withdrawn prior TO his departure.
AS the King was leaving a sort of scufne
occurred probably prearranged TO dis
tract the attention of the Carabineers.
The King was so pleased with the well
come at Monza and felt so safe that he
turned to his aide and said:
Il would like to return afoot," but he
was dissuaded
Was Dangerous Character.
Bressi was born in Prato in 1869. He
was denounced in 1895 as a dange&ols
rioter and deported to the Island of PAN
tella. In 1896 he was liberated under the
amnesty after the battle of Adowa; and
In 1897 he went to the United States.
Queen Margherita has invited Verdi to
compose a requiem mass. If he declines.
Mascagni will be commissioned.
AS the faces develop, il is seen that
warnings of the crime had been given and
much indignation is felt al the failure of
the police to take greater precautions.
Signor Saracco questioned a number of
witnesses of the crime. Gen. Ponzi-Va-
gill, King Humberts premier aid-de-
camp, testified that the shots were fired
in such quick succession that he had no
time to protect the King. A magistrate
examined Bressi, who was sullen and de-
fiant, replying:
II didn't kill Humbert. I killed the
King"
He admitted that he was iff Monza Park
the previous day with a lady, and angrily
protested that what he had done was not
crime, but an act of justice.
Among the persons arrested at Prato
is woman named Teresa Brugnol said
90 have been the mistress of the assas-
sin.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
MANIFESTO FROM MINISTRY.
Painful Duty Before Victor Emanuel
in Taking the Crown.

in Taking the Crown.
Rome, July S1.-In the absence of the
new king the ministry has issued in his
name manifesto to the nation as fol-
lows:
king Victor Emanuel ILL., in ascending
the throne has to perform the painful
duty of announcing to the country the
awful calamity which has violently cut
short The valuable life of King Hunbert
''rhe nation, wounded in its sincere af-
fection for the august dead, and in a S n
cere feeling of devotion and adhesion to
the dynasty. while execra,ing the cruel
crime, will be plunged into profound grief
for the venerated memory of a good
brave and magnanimous king, the pride
of his people, and the worthy perpetra-
tor of traditions of the House of Savoy.
by rallyng with unshakeable loyalty
around his august successor. Italians
win prove by their deeds that their in
stitutions do not die"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
HARD WORK TO HOLD OUT.
But Japanese Minister in Pelxin
Thought 1t Possible.

Washington, July S1.-The Japanese con-
sui at Tien Tsin telegraphed on the 9th
inst, dispatch dated the 18th, from the
japanese minister at Pekin TO the foreign
Office at Toxic. which had reached Tien
Tsin by special courier on the 25th. The
minister says:
THE Japanese marines and others con-
tinue, under the command of the military
atache, Lieut. Col. Shiba, to resist the
repeated attacks of Tung Fuh Siang's
troops. l think we can hold out, though
the task is by no means an easy one. un-
til we are relieved by the division of ia
panese troops, which. l hear through a
special messenger, will arrive at Tien Tsin
by the end of this month. The Chinese
have stopped firing since the nth, and
the Chinese authorities are apparently
disposed to open negotiations.
"Attache Kojami Capt. Ando of the i'm
perial army, William II. Nakamura and
five marines have been killed, while Ma
rabara, second secretary of the legation
a student and six marines have been
wounded, though not mortally. Many
others have also been slightly wounded"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
THEY ATTACKED THE CHINESE.
Russians Made Them Bolt but Chi
nese Say They Won.

Chwang. dated July q, say that the Rus
slams attacked the Chinese outside set
Elements yesterday morning. The engage
ment lasted an hour and a half. The Chi
nese bolted from their stockades, but the
Russians after holding them for a short
time. returned to their own settlement.
The Chinese say they won, driving back
the Russians.
The Russians had four wounded, and
the Chinese six killed and ten wounded.
All the business houses in New chwang
are closed. There is no confirmation of
the report OF the taking of the forts.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
At THE BIER OF KING HuMBERT.
Formal Act Recording His Death
Drawn in His BEDROOM.


Monza, July S1.-The body of King Hum
bert, dressed in black. lies to-day in The
bed ordinarily used by him. Around the
massive candelabra holding tapers at The
foot and head OF the bed are flowers
placed by Queen Margherita, who passed
the long hours of the night in prayer by
the bed on which the body lies
Father Bignami, the court chaplain, is
In Immediate charge Of the bier. The
Cardinal Archbishop of Milan has ordered
a requiem mass in all churches in his do
cese.
Enormous numbers Of kilograms of re-
gret and coincidence continue to arrive,
including messages from the most illus
trious families OF Rome.
The formal act OF recording the death
Of King Humbert was drawn up at /
o'clock this morning in the Kings bed
room. ], was witnessed by Count Ru-
dini. former prime minister. and the
royal household. The president OF the
Senate acted as notary for the crown
The Minister Of the Interior and other
officers were present
Bressi maintains an cir of the utmost
cynicism. In the course Of his examina-
ton he declared himself TO be a revolu-
tionary anarchist, and said he was ready
TO resume operations II he were released.
The assassin has been removed from
the local police station TO the Jail.
Signor saracco, the premier. on his ar
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01

GEORGE DIxON'S ARM BROKEN.
He Was Defeated in Six Rounds by
Tommy Sullivan

New York, July Si-The one-time in
vincible George Dixon succumbed to Tom
my Sullivan Of Brooklyn, at Coney ISL
and. tonight. in their battle at 122 pounds.
The end came as the men shaped for
the seventh round, when Tom
ORourke, Dixon's chief second, admitted
defeat for his man, and claiming that
his left arm was disabled, refused to per-
NIT him to continue, which left no other
alternative for the refere than to declare
Sullivan the victor
Dixon was getting all the worst Of the
body punching each was administering.
and just before the close of the sixth
round was looking appeaingy toward his
corner.
Upon examination Dixons left arm was
found to be broken in two places.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
SIEGE OF THE LEGATIONS.
Admiral Remey Reports They Were
Attacked Up to July II.

Admiral Remey Reports They Were
Attacked Up TO July II.
Washington. July 31.-The following
dispatch from Admiral Remey was re-
ceived by the navy department this morn
ing:
che Foo. July S1.-Bureau of Naviga-
ton, Washington;
''Taku. July 2S,-Japanese military at
tache Pekin, letter July %, reports lsga-
tions besieged since June 21 Continually
attacked from June 20 until July II. At
tack then ceased, Chinese soldiers ap-
parently diminishing. Sixty Europeans
killed. Telegram from governor of Shang
Tung addressed to consular body Che
Foo says:
Imperial edict states that various
ministers except German are we'll and
provisions have been supplied
"Remey, Taku,"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
WILL CALL EXTRA SESSION.
Kentucky Legislature May Amend
the GoebeI Law.

Frankfort KY. July s1.-Gov. Beckham
has decided 10 call an extra session of
the Legislature at some date between
Aug. Is and Sept. l to amend the Goebel
election law.
II is understood that a bill has been
prepared for non-partisan election COM
missioners in each Of the counties to re-
port to non-partisan state commission,
with two representatives Of each party on
the state commission and on each Of the
county boards.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01

Washington, July 31.-The gunboat
Princeton has sailed from Annoy for
Shanghai. This move may have been
made owing to the disturbed condition OF
affairs near Shanghai. The Princeton WIS
not ordered to Shanghai by the depart
ment, and probably goes in obedience to
the orders Of Admiral Remey who is IN
command Of the Asiatic station.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
AN IMMEDIATE ADVANCE.
Commander of the British Forces
VIII Move at Once.

London, July 91.-ln the house of Par
lament to-day the parliamentary secre-
tary of state for the colonies, Mr. Brod-
rick, announced the receipt of dispatch
from Gen. Sir Alfred Gase.ee, command
ing the British forces in China, stating
that he contemplated an immediate ad-
vance on Pekin and that he hoped to
have the cooperation of the allied forces.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
ARE PREPARING no RETREAT.
Bocrs Are Getting Ready to Leave
watervaIboven.

London, Aug. 1.-The Lourenzo Marques
correspondent Of the Daily Express says:
"The Beers are preparing to retreat
from Watervalboven. Frank Pettigrew,
son Of United States Senator Pettlgrew,
has arrived there and has Joined Com
;nandant General Botha's staff"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
ATTACKING NEW CHwANG.
Ten Thousand Chinese Are Opposed
to 1900 Russians.

Shanghai, July SO.-The japanese have
news that 10000 Chinese are attacking
New Chwang. with 1000 Russians oppos-
ing them. The news was received yester-
day
The Japanese minister has forwarded a
letter TO Tien Tsin stating that the cas-
ualties at the japanese legation in Pekin
were Capt. Ando. Attache Kojima and
five marines killed and Secretary Nara
hara wounded.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
NOT SUCH A BIG SURRENDER.
Only 0SG Men Gave Themselves Up
with Gen. PrinsIoo.

London. July S1.-A dispatch received at
the war Office to-day from Lord Roberts
materially modlhes yesterdays surrender
of 5000 federals under Gen. Prinsloo.
1t now appears that Gems. Prnsloo. VII
lers and Crowther surrendered with 9S6
men. ,432 horses, 955 rifles and a Krupp
nne-pounder. Some OF the leaders in
more distant parts of the hills hesitate 10
come in on the plea that they are indie
pendent OF Gen. Prinsloo
Lord Roberts adds that he has directed
Gen. Hunter to resume. hoshlities forth
with and to listen to no excuses.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
CANNOT HOLD OUT LONG.
Legations in PeI<in Are Eagerly
Awaiting Relief.

Rome, July Sl.-The commander of the
Itai'an cruiser Elba at Tien Tsin receiv-
ed the following telegram to-day from the
japanese military attache at Pekin, dated
July %:
"The Legation are eagerly awaiting re-
lief. Cannot hold out long. Sixty Euro
peans Killed"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
IMPORTANT CONFIRMATION.
Sir Robert Hart wired From PeiSin
of safety ON July 21.

London, Aug 1.-Important additional
of the safety Of the lega-
tions was received in London last even
ing by Duncan Campbell, representa- tive
in Europe of the Chinese customs SER
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
Postomcc BurgIarized.

Charlotte, N. c.. July s1.-The post
Office at Mount Holly, ", c.. was entered
by burglars last night and 5000 secured by
blowing open the safe.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
DETAINED AS HOSTAGES.
Chinn's Intentions with Regard 10
the Minister'S.

Rome. Aug Ia dispatch received here
says:
The Chinese government is OBTAINING
Continued on Fifth Page.)
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
Zen. CHAFFEE HAS LANDED.
Unloading and Preparing TO
March on PeLin.

washington, July s1.-The war depart
.nehtment has received the following ca
O'esrom from Gen. Chaffee:
Chee Foo-Adjutaut General. Wash
NsVon'-Have had interview with admiral.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-01
ChaRee Needs Moro Force.

II IS evident from the dispatches re-
Ve'Ved form Gen. Chaffee that only por-
uon Of his force can be utilized, if an i'm
''eulate advance is made. 1t is not belev-
eu mat all of the equipments of the last
"pedition sent from Mania have been
''"oed' and 1t is of course apparent that
INST OF the horses and the equipment of
'ue Sixth Cavalry are at sea. The Ninth
-''iattry and the two battalions of the
o'rteenth Infantry, together with the
s.a''nes' are the only troops of the United
"'''es actually available on Chinese soil
az this time.
The Marshall republican., 1900-06-08

Carlton Boyer left Friday for 81.
Louis where he has accepted . posi-.
ton.
Mrs. =. r. Reynolds Of Slater, the
guest ~ relatives, returned home Mon.
day.
Charley Hayden, Of Kansas City,
Wal the guest OF friends In the city
Friday.
ID. u. Hun and wife, Of HerndOn,
we're guests Of friends In Marshall
Monday.
Mrs. Elizabeth CUTLERY and dsugh.
ter, Miss Annie, visited Miami friends
this week.
James II. Boyer and wife spent Sun.
day with John Boyer and family 1t
Grand Pass.
Mrs. Frank Boyd and son, Harold,
have returned from q weeks visit 10
Kansas City.
Joseph Hamill, wife and baby and
J. Is. Prior spent Sunday with Shack.
The Marshall republican., 1900-06-08
LOCAL IN BRIEF.
pa,oG sA1,Mo soWosa co.,
CHICAGO.

Clyde Galloway spent Monday In
Slater.
A. T.. LOOMS returned Tuesday
from Sedslia.
STRAYED "A red and white 2-yesr.
old COW. Reward. G. N. RAND.
George Hayes and wife, Of ElmwOOd.
were recent visitors.
Earl Morris Is making q visit 70 his
father II kirksville.
Buy your fruits at q fruit h%Ouss-at
Kret's and get the best. l6tf
sgd b. Burks, OF Slater, wss o Wis.
itOr In the city Monday.
w. NJ. White and wife OF Gillian,
were In the city Monday.
Try Kret's Ice cream soda at 8 cents
q glass, the best In town. l6tf
A. J. Davis and A. J. Keys, OF
Hardeman, were In Marshall Monday.
The Marshall republican., 1900-06-08
elfOrsl friends.

I-ongwood ~ u delegate " the Lsfsy.
elite ~Presbytery.
I. Grecian and daughter. Miss Mary.
ri Blosser visited relatives In Mar.
shall saturday.
Miss nellie Dnbyns. who graduated
~ n. v. G.. left Monday for her home
In Kansas city.
Mis-. Ethel vnnstone has returned
from u pleasant visit ~ Miss Frazier
u Higginrvile.
II. l.. Alexander. ~ blackburn, and
4. ID. Smelling. of Miami. were In
the city Monday.
Attorney Thomas Shackelford. ~
Glasgow. attended to business In
this city Monday.
Mrs. y. r.. Barnum and daughter.
Susan have returned from . visi, to
friends u Gillian.
Miss Dora Willis. Of Kansas City.
II the guest ri Miss Ola Walker TN
West Arrow street.
VIII l.es and Gus Mayer spent Sun.
day with their mutual friend Judd
Parrish In Mexico.
Vn~ter Bros, the new grocerymen
will pay you the highest market price
In cash for produce. In.
j. r StOufer. Of Nspton. and Il.
q. Hanna. Of Miami. hsd business In
the county seat Monday.
II. =. Boyle returned Monday u his
home at Richmond. Mrs. Boyle ~.
mained for u longer visit.
Miss Eahel Mcclure returned Tues.
day from Nevsds, where she hss heen
attending Cot,+r College.
J. II. Conway, who 10 attending n
business In the Indian Territory. In
expected home Saturday.
Mrs. &. NJ. Ruckner and children
are spending the week with MIR. and
Mrs. Buckner II Paris, Mo.
X. x. Mayer writes that he arrived
In Denver On time and II very much
pleased with his new position.
Mrs. J. 7. Wettsck, Of Cof~yville,
Kansas, WAS entertained by Mrs.
Chss. Page several days this week.
Kret IL the only one that msnufsc.
tured his own candy the whole year
around. His IL always fresh. 1857
DR.. Utx, one Of Ssline's Oldest
physicians has bought the drug store
Ut Fsirville, owned by NJ. II. Talbot.
Needles, machine oil and oil kinds
OF supplies for sewing mschinss kept
by H. +. Nichols, opposite the county
jail. l7.2S
Prof. Milisrd Oresr, supsrinssnd.
ent Of the Oxford, Ohio, city schools,
IL visiting his brother, Hon. Leslie
Oresr.
Miss Jennie Ko0ntz, who hss been
with q. A. Wright for several months
has accepted . position with !. o.
Striker.
H. H. Downing came In Saturday
and spent sunday with his wife In this
city, leaving for u short trip again
Monday.