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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
MINISTER is MISSING.

China's Representative in England
Hasn't shown Up for Some Time.
London, July 16. $50 p. m.-The foreign
Office has received no advices to-day from
China. Although Lord Salisbury the
premier and minister for foreign affairs,
does not doubt that Sir Claude MacDon-
aid, the British minister at Pekin, has
been murdered, he has not yet taken any
sters regarding international relations
with China.
There is at present no inclination to give
the Chinese minister his passports. Lord
Salisbury has seen or heard nothing of
this functionary for several days. in fact,
not since his lordship made the request
that he transmit message to Sir Claude
Macdonald. The Chinese minister agreed
but nothing further has been heard of
him.
An official at the foreign Office said to
the Associated Press to-day:
I'VE are still wondering whether we are
al war with China Till we ascertain, we
cannot take any action against its diplo-
matte representative. The whole thing is
so CHASTITY, so utterly unprecedented that
we are at loss what course to follow ex-
cept to send 10 China as many troops as
we can spare.
Since the definite news of the massacre
al Pekin has been received, no commu-
nications have passed between the Pow
ers regarding the necessity for further
action or the ACCESSIBILITY of declaring
war upon the Chinese government.
The Associated Press Tien Tsin dis
patch announcing the repulse of the al
lies, was the first news the foreign Office
had received of the occurrence, and 1t
produced a feeling akin to dismay. Mr..
Brodrick, she parliamentary secretary OF
the foreign office, had left the Office, pre-
pared to give the House Of Commons a
rather satisfactory account of the opera
tons at Tien Tsin. The serious import
of the Associated Press dispatches was
Immediately sent after him.
Regarding the eventful solution of the
crisis and the length OF time the troops
will take 90 reach Pekin, there is not a
glimmer in the minds of British officials.
"Ail we can do" said one of the most
responsible officials, rs to hope for the
best and pray that Japan's troops may
move quickly"
With reference to the Tien Tsln dis
patch to the Associated Press, quoting
the complaints of British refugees, the
foreign Office informed The Associated
Press correspondent to-day that no in
Seymour not to take on board British sub
jects, in fact all his instructions imply
otherwise, and they were unable to under
stand the conditions reported.
The government dIscredits the report
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
VIEWS OF THE POWERS.
Continued from First Page.

With reference to the contradictory
statements to the alleged agreements be-
tween various Powers concerning the flu
ture of China, foreign office oficIlel said
to-day that nothing like a definite agree
ment, either oral or written, existed be-
tween Germany and Russia, but that such
an agreement does exist between Russia
and Great Britain, assigning to each a
distinct sphere.
Although England" said the officer,
has several times complained since the
agreement was made, Russia apparently
has not felt strictly bound by it. Ger
many, for her part as Russia knows, will
not object if Russia monopolizes Man
chur,a."
Lord Cough, secretary Of the British
embassy, made the following statement
to the correspondent of the Associated
Press this afternoon:
The Pekin massacre does not render
it necessary for the Powers to abandon
the position that they are not a war
with China. The Powers VIII continue to
claim that their action there is in behalf
of the deposed government and only
against rebels and usurpers.
There are many precedents for such
a course, particularly the action of the
United States government toward the
Brazilian revolutionists."
A member of the Japanese embassy said
to-day:
Japan has not sought a mandate from
the Powers and will not accept the man
datory role unless requested to do so by
all. In the event of accepting, Japan
would not ask territory as compensation.
Japan is fully in accord with the other
Powers respecting the future"
The official in question said that he ac-
copied the report of the massacre as we'll
founded and gave his reasons. Referring
to the force Japan now has in China, he
said that the Mikado's troops there al
ready number 1900, but that these were
insufficient for an affective advance upon
Pekin, as no fewer than 100000 men would
be necessary, especially in view of the abb
solute need of keeping open communica-
lions with the coast.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
DISEASE AT CAPE NOME.
Randall Wires of Measles, Fever and
Smallpox.

Washington, July 16-The war depart
ment has received the following report
from the United States army officer in
command in Alaska:
Fort ST. Michael, Alaska, July 2, via
San Francisco. July H.-The Adjutant
General. u S. A., Washington: Left Cape
Nome last evening, arrivd Fort ST. Mich
ael 10 a. m. to-day. Health condition In
Nome serious; measles, typhoid fever and
smallpox in camp; eighteen cases latter
disease reported yesterday and disease
spreading.
Chief surgeon of department was left
there in charge of sanitary matters. with
Instructions to employ three acting as
sstant surgeons TO aid him. Regulations
for better sanitation of the places were
issued, and every effort will be made to
improve the condition of affairs and con-
troll the spread of the disease. Judge ad-
vocate of the department also left at
Nome. Will return myself 90 Nome as
soon as matters requiring my attention
here can be disposed Of.
Randall Brigadier General"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
CANNON TALKS ON CHINA.



Washington, July 6.-Representative
Cannon, chairman of the House Commit
tee on Appropriations, and one of the most
prominent congressional figures, was
about the state and war departments
while the Chinese discussion was at its
hight to-day. Asked if there would be
an extra session of Congress. he said:
That is for the President to say, but
hardly see any occasion for It yet.
The first thing to do is to learn who Is
responsible for this trouble Is 1t China
or the irresponsible element of China
When that is settled we may be in po-
sition to say whether or not we are 10
have a war with China It can be put
down as certain that If there is a war
there cannot be the slightest doubt of
the outcome, and II will be a disastrous
one for China.
The present law limits the number of
troops to 10000, and without action by
Congress, there could be no increase of
the army beyond that force. But N
case of emergency. there are provisions
Of the statute which give the President
means OF raising funds to meet the ne
cessities OF the case There is ample money
necessary, and you may rest assured the
money will be made available. If there
Is any emergency need of troops, we have
a large force in the Philippines which
could be drawn on"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
JAPAN is VERY BUSY.
That Country Has Gone to Work
with a VIII.

That Country Has Gone to Work
with a VIII.
Correspondence OF the Associated Press
Yokohama. Japan. June 80. via San
Francisco, July 16.-Japan is meeting the
situation in China with a vigor and
promptitude which would be surprising
if it were not that this has been long
looked upon as the land of surprises. At
the cabinet meeting held on Monday
last, the sum of 5o.OoO,OO0 yen was appro-
Iriated for the immediate expenses in
volved in the dispatch OF troocs. This
amount will supply the necessary sinews
until the meeting of the Diet.
The mobilization of the troops and the
movements of the transports and naval
vessels still continue, and the efficiency of
the military machine of the empire is be-
ing demonstrated as clearly as in the
late struggle with China when it COM
manded the admiration of the foreign ex-
perts. The troops modified there will
number nearly $4,000 and it is safe to as
sumo that within two weeks, at the latest
with the large forces of Russians and
British on the way. the allies will have
at their disposal an army of JOG, 900 men,
which will be ample for the initial opera
tons
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
THE ATHLETIC CONTESTS
Americans stiII Show Up Well with
Victories


Paris, July 16.-Twenty-one chanpion-
ship contests in connection syith the ex-
position have been decided during the
last three days and Americans can boast
OF winning sixteen and of securing thir
teen seconds and twelve thirds. Nine
events took place to-day in which the
Americans placed six firsts six seconds
ana seven thirds to their credit.
The American athletes continued
winning victories at the internation-
al contests in connection with the
eAposl1on this afternoon. The crowd pres
eht was the smallest which has vet at
tehded the games and was mostly com
posed OF Americans. AS many foreigners
stayed out of to-day's events, less inter
est than usual was manifested in the
contests. which were largely among the
Americans.
A. c. Kraenzlein OF the University of
pennsylvania won the 200 metres hurdle
race very easilN
The 800 metres fiat race was won bv
a. Il. Tysoe, the English champion half
mile runner. Capt. Cregan of Princetown
was second.
Ray Ewry of the New York Athletic
Cluo' amid scene of great enthusiasm,
secured the standing high Jump, with the
record OF one metre and sixty-five CEN
tlmetres, equal 90 five feet, five inches.
Ewry also won the standing broad
jump. and the three standing jumps.
Prinstein of Syracuse won the hop. skin
and jump. and John Flanagan of the New
York Athletic Club the hammer-throwing
contest Runner, an Englishman, was first
IN the 4,OOO metres steeplechase
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVoR.
Great Enthusiasm at the Worlds
Convention.

London, July 16.-About 10000 people
participated to-day in the Worlds Chris
tan Endeavor convention on the Alex
andria Palace grounds. Meetings were
held simultaneously in the theater, con-
cert hall and large marques. The speak
ers included the Rev. Charles NJ. Sheldon
Of Topeka. Kan. and the Rev George C.
Lorimer of Boston.
Father" F. E. Clark, the founder and
president of the Young Peoples Society
of Christian Endeavor was given an ova-
ton when he appeared on the platform.
Mr. Sheldon spoke on Commercial Prob
lens" expoundiug his well-known views
as to how business ought to be conducted.
President Clark expressed himself as
greatly delighted at the widespread in
terest in the convention, and said he ex-
pected hundred thousand would be pres
ent at the great rally on Wednesday. A
party of 691 Americans, who arrived at
midnight, received a most cordial well
come
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17

has given an opportunity to the war de-
partment to utilize several batteries of
artillery now on the coast for the Chi
nese service, their places to be filled for
the time being by the men OF the home-
coming regiment. To-day's orders also
contemplate the sending of a siege bat
terry OF artillery, now at Fort Riley, Kan.
for the China service.
Secretary Root said at a late hour TO-
night that he had not received any word
from the military officials in China. re-
garding the reported disaster to the Ninth
Regiment. Admiral Remey's dispatch
conveying a report of the disaster, was
the only word that came to the navy de-
partmeut up to a late hour, and MIR. WI.
the Chinese Minister, said tonight that
he had not received anything OF news
nature
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
NOT YET DETERMINED.
That There VIII BE an Extra session
or Call for Troops.

Canton, o., July 16.-President McKin-
ley jeft this city for Washington at 1850
O'clock this evening. He Journeyed in a
special car attached to the regular Penn
syivania train. Only Secretary Cortelyou
accompanied the President, who will at
tend TO matters in connection with the
Chinese situation, and in the course OF
few days, expects to return to Canton.
II can be stated with certainty that no
extra session of Congress has yet been
determined upon, and that 1t has not been
decided to issue call for troops for SER
vice in China
The past eighteen hours brought the first
tangible news from China for some time
and IL is the dSsire of the President to
go over these reports with his offidia fam
lily. Upon this review will depend, in
large measure, the governments action in
the immediate future.
President Mckinley was greatly dis
tressed over the reported losses to Amer
lean arms, and no effort was made to con-
ceal the fact that he was much exercised
over the reports which came to him dur
ing the day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
ERNIE THREW UP THE SPONGE.
,.coyERN HAD HIM GOING IN THE
THIRD ROUND.

v,oht Mt the Madison Square Garden
witnessed by $4,000 Persons-Hur-
.,cone Fight From the jump.
,,cGovern Forced 1t Allie Was
.he Fighter and Erne Was the
uoxer-Erne Would Have Been
Kuocked Out but for His Seconds.
New York, July H.-Once more a. fighter
.,,ted against boxer has clearly demon
s,roted the superiority of the fighter. To-
n,,ht in the presence of 1900 persons in
madison Square Garden, Terry McGov-
arm of Brooklyn, defeated Frank Erne of
pu4sIo. lightweight champion of the
world
II was a hurricane fight from bell to
bsu without a seconds let up, except
when one of the contestants was lying on
the floor of the ring.
McGovern adopted the tactics which he
said he would. He rushed in on Erne at
the very beginning, and sent left and
right in such quick succession that Erne,
fast as he is, was nonplussed. Erne, of
course. trained far below his usual
weight, as he had agreed to meet Nc
Govern at 12S pounds, which is five pounds
below the lightweight limit In doing
this many persons believed that the
strain would be too much for the Buffalo
lad Tonight Erne said that he weighed
only 1854 pounds, but he declared that he
was in excellent condition.
Erne lasted only three rounds. In the
third Terry sent him to the floor, where
the lightweight champion stayed for nine
seeonds. When he got up his face was COW
cred with blood, but Terry was remorse-
less The Brooklyn terror pounced on his
opponent and rained lefts and rights on
head, face and neck, while Erne was I'M
able to send back decent counter.
Terry kept forcing and landed another
hard jab over the heart, and with right
and left to head, downed the Buffalo boy
once more. Again Erne took nine seconds
Of the count, but he came up groggy and
practically unable to defend himself Ter
ry made another of his rushes but be-
fore he could put a finishing blow Erne's
seconds threw up the sponge and saved
their man from being knocked out.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
FACTS ABOUT FLOUR.
Made White by Leaving Ont the Part
which Helps Digest

Modern methods of milling separate the
parts of the wheat berry THAI contain the
diastatic element. and furnish only the
white flour made up almost entirely Of
starch.
One of the principal elements needed to
digest this starch has been left out in the
process, and, therefore the person who
eats much white bread is almost sure to
have intestinal troubles, for the starch
does not digest properly and must, OF
necessity, decay, and cause all sorts of
trouble
Grape-Nuts Food on the contrary, is
made up of the entire wheat and barley,
and the processes of digestion as shown
in the human body, are copied as exactly
as possible, In mechanical way, by the
use of moisture, time and warmth. No
chemicals or other ingredients are used.
but the simple methods scientifically ar
ranged.
In this way the starch OF the grain is
transformed into grape sugar, and the
GrapeNuts Food, which appears In q
granular form, shows on the outside OF the
little grauules, glttering specks OF this
grape sugar. which is not put onto the
food from the outside, but is result of
the change Of the starch into grape sugar,
which works out to the surface, very
much as the sap of the hickory or maple
tree will frequently show in the shape of
white sugar on the sawed-off ends Of logs
A handful Of Grape-Nuts held 20 the
light will show the little glitterng par
ticles of grape sugar. II is naturally and
scientifically predigested, therefore, the
food agrees with the weakest sort Of a
stomach. 1t must not be used In large
quantities at one meal, for II is concen-
trated and overlooking of even the
choicest food is not advisable.
Being perfectly cooked at the factory,
the food can be served instantly, either
dry or wet, cold or hot. When wanted
hot. hot water, milk or cream can be
poured over IL. There is definite. dis
tinct and undeniable gain IN nervous en-
ersy and vitality when Grape-Nuts Food
s used
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
HOPE GIVEN UP.

Foreign ministers an Washington
Accept the Pekin Stories.
Washington. July 16.-Without exception
to-day. the foreign representatives in
Washington accepted it as practically
certain that the foreign legations and
ministers at Ptkin have been wiped out
AT the same time, there is not a word
contirmatory from any OF the foreign
offices, and the conclusion is based on the
accommodating unofficial data that the
slaughter occurred on about July 6 or
Z. Even among the high Chinese officials
hope has been about given up, but they
maintain that there is no official infor-
nation and that they are as much in the
dark as others
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
FORWARD WIRES LONDON.
He Tells of Operations ut Tien Tsin
on July IL.

He Tells of Operations ut Tien Tsin
ON July IL.
London, July 1.-THE war office to-day
issued a dispatch from Gen. Dorward.
dated Tien Tsin. July II, which adds lit
tie to previous information.
The Chinese, according to this dispatch,
attacked the station on the morning of
July II, and were repulsed after four
hours of hard fighting, in which 500 of
the enemy were killed. On July g. Gen.
Dorward commanding a force of 100
Americans, $50 British and 400 Russians,
and Gen. Fukushima, commanding 1000
japanese, attacked the Chinese and cap
tured their positions southwest of the
city, killing $50 and capturing four guns
American and Japanese troops subse-
quently rushed and took the western arse
nal. Gen. Dorward adds that the days
honors rested with the Americans and
japanese.
There were no casualties among the
Americans or the Russians.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
10000 MEN WANTED.
That Is the Estimate Fixed Upon for
the Campaign.

Washington July 16.-Sixty thousand
men for the march to Pekln and 20 900
more to keep open the lines of communi-
cation, and IL necessary, to defend the
bases of operation at Tien Tsin and Taku,
is the estimate of the number of troops
that will be required In the Chinese cam
paign. Upon the basis OF these figures,
which. it is said, are those furnished by
the commanders of the allied forces in
China, this government viii furnish be-
tween 10000 and 1900 soldiers. This num-
Der Is thought by the officials to be all
that we should furnish In the present
emergency. Indeed, IL is more than was
estimated should be our share. as this
was stated TO be about an even 10000.
The recent arrival home Of battalion of.
an infantry regiment at San Francisco
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
ROCKHILL MENTIONED.
He May Succeed Conger ms Minister
TO China.

Washington, July 16.-A rumor gained
circulation at some of the foreign estab-
lishments to-day, and was accepted with
some degree of credit, that w w. Rock
hill, now chief of the Bureau Of American
Republics. would be named as the United
States representative to China. Inquiry
failed to confirm the report. and in any
event II is probable that the consdera-
ton OF any such step would be deferred
until the last vestige OF doubt as to the
fate OF the ministers al PekIn was dis
PEELED.
When asked as to the report, Mr.. Rock
hill said his name had not been consider
ed. so far as he knew. and that all his
plans were made to go to South America
on Aug. T. He Is one Of the few Americans
able to speak Chinese iuently, and as he
has Travelled throughout China, he would
be exceptionally well-quahned for any
service In the empire
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
Executive Committee Expected 4
Pass on important Matters.

Denver, Col. July 16.-The Executive
Committee of the American Federation of
Labor convened in regular quarterly meet
ing in this city to-day.
The meeting, which is held behind closed
doors. promises to have important results.
Action, probably, Will be taken to-mor-
row with reference 20 the Chicago Build
Ing Trades lockout. the st. Louis strike,
the cigarmakers' trouble in New YORK,
and the Couer dAlene affair. A decis-
ron is also expected with reference to
making an eight-hour day test.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
SPEAKS WELL OF LIsCUM.

Gen. joe Wheeler Praises the Vic
tim of the Chinese.
Chicago July 16.--In speaking OF Col.
Liscum, Gen. Joe Wheeler, commander OF
the Department of the Lakes, said to-
day:
HE was a gallant soldier and an excel
lent officer. His conduct at Santiago was
meritorious. l served with him in the
Santiago campaign, and l was one of his
hearty admirers"
Col. Huggins. inspector general of the
Department Of Lakes, has requested the
war department to place him In command
of the Sixth United States Cavalry now
on its way to China.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
Twenty Prostratlons.

New York, Judy 16.-The oppressive
heat to-day caused twenty prostrations.
The temperature was oyer 100 in the
sun from IL O'Clock in the morning until
after 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and the
not in the sun registered
over 100 in some places. great many
stores and business houses, which do not
close usually until or 6 o'clock were
closed at or $3.50 O'Clock this afternoon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
SUPPLIED WITH POISON.
Ladies' of the Legation Ready to Die
by Their own Hands.

Berlin. July 1.-the correspondent here
of the Associated Press has received pri-
vate information from London that a let
ter was received there from Lady Claude
Macdonald. wife of the British ambassa-
dor al Pekin, written when the situation
was growing threatening, saying that all
the ladies of the legation had supplied
Themselves with poison.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
REFORMER's PREDICTIONS.
His Views as TO the Results of the
Chinese Trouble.

Honolulu, July 9. via San Francisco. July
LIE Sung Chi Tso. the Chinese refor-
mer, for whose head the Empress Dow
ager has offered a reward of $65,000 has
just given an interview In the shape OF
an address to the American people, in
which he expresses the belief that the
United States will prevent the partition
of China and that It will be seconded in
this by Great Britain and China. He
points out the attempt to rule China by
concert Of Powers will lead to endless
bloodshed and strife. and that the same
result will follow a partition of the en-
pire.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
ADMIRALs ON THE MOVE.
Cotton Relieved Barker in Command
at Norfolk.

Norfolk, Va, July 16.-Rear Admiral
Cotton arrived at the navy yard this
morning. and at 10 o'clock relieved Ad-
miral Barker of the command of this
naval station. salute of fifteen guns
was fired as Admiral Barkers flag came
down. and a like salute was given Ad-
miral Cotton's flag, as 1t went to the
masthead
Admiral Barker left, via the Old Domin-
ion ship tonight, and viii take command
in Brooklyn tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-17
WALLACE NOT THE NAV.
Discovered His Views Were Not Just
as Expected.

indianapolis, July 16.-Efforts to per-
suade Gen. Lew wallace to preside over
the National Anti-Imperialist League
meeting to be held in this city have come
to naught. Gen. Wallace says he VIII
take no part in the meeting and is not in
sympathy with 1t.
Gen. Wallace declared to-day that while
he is not in accord with the administra-
ton on some points, he will support the
Republican ticket.