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USED THE OLD CIPHER.


WASHINGTON, July 2S--The question of
the authenticity OF the dispatch from Min
lister Conger, dated at Picking. July IL. has
developed the fact that several years ago
a copy OF the state department cipher
code disappeared and never has been re-
covered These code books are numbered
and receipted for when placed Ia the hands
OF those entitled to them An inkling
was given that the missing code book
fell Into the hands OF the Chinese govern
menf. TINS information was calculated
to inspire q doubt Of the authenticity OF
the Conger dispatch, The state depart
ment officials decline 10 discuss the story
OF the theft of the code book but do enter
a dental that they ever entertained sus-
plcion that II had fallen into the hands OF
the Chinese government IL Is known
that several years ago a copy of the old
state department cipher, which since sRs
been changed. was stolen. copy OF this.
the authorities have strong reason TO be-
lieve, found it's way into the possession
OF another government. not the Chinese
This old code has been out OF general use
for many years but Minister Conger Is
one OF the few officials who have been
using IL. He does not employ the new
FoffR
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TRIBUTE TO AMERICANS.
English Commander Speaks Highly
OF the Ninth Regiment.

Copyright 1900. by the Associated Press
TIENTSIN. July IS. via Chefoo, july "a
Gen Dorwood the British commander
has sent to the American COMMANDER a
letter In which ne says;
II desire to express the high apprecia-
ton OF the British troops az the honor
done them in serving alongside nf their
comrades IN the American army and OF
the high honor accorded me To having
them under nay command.
~ blame myself for the mistake made
IN taking their position hy the Ninth
regiment. not remembering that troops
fresh 90 the scene ~ action and hurried
likely to lose their way. Stlll the posi-
ton they took and gailan,ty stuck "a all
day. undoubtedly prevented a large body
OF the enemy from turning thu right Of
the attacking force ard inficting sari-
ons loss on the French and japansSe'
Gen. nprwood also expressed hls sym
patty with the Americans IN the lrss Of
and Capt Davis, - the marine corps, ari
Lieut. Iasten. n the regiment and
praised Izeni Cod Coolidge for his skiigul
management of the regiment
Cinnamon from the walled city ds scribe
a reign Of terror iuAugurstcd by nGxers
before the city FELL. The BOXERS kllied
All chinese who had hcen h the ssnciny
~ f.nropcans. hoiaiag a dsily jngsisl-
ton. They dsgs plated even those sus-
pected 81 srisndship Tor foreigners or Of
adopting foreign customs. The mere wear
ing ~ narrow sleeves was deemed an Of
Tense fuxtifyinE the death o. The Offender
and the eanrsSAslen ~ his property
II IL now believed that the regular
troops ard the Boxers are hostile 10
because the Boxers drew them into n
di4e~ trnEs reht
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5I5 and BIZ First Ave.

must be the same. The state department
Is acting on the supposition that 1t has
since July IL. China Is at peace with the
world. so far as the official facts are
concerned. As yet no cause for war
has been proved. Russia is not at war
with China.
ut must not be thought that the only
outcome OF the present situation Is a
war even IL the worst that has been
published is true There Is always a
possibility of avoiding war. II the worst
feared proves to be true. there may still
be PREPARATION without war.
'srhe situation is one Of terrible un-
certainty. and nothing which has come or
purported to come from our minister at
Picking has lessened the danger or un-
certainty. No one can say what may or
may not be the outcome"
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NEWS or 4 MISSING LAWYER.


NEW LONDON, Conn. July e. Rich
ard law Crump. young lawyer OF this
city who disappeared on October II last
from Albany, and who was supposed to
have met with foul play, has boon heard
from In ean Francisco, A letter from him
10 his mother reached here today. Mrs.
Crump ID out Of town. 70 II cannot be
learned whether young Crump said any
thing about hts condition or whether he
explained his mysterious disappearance
He was a student al the School OF L.
brarfes IN Albany, He had been graduated
from williams college. and had begun to
practice law when he became Interested
IN library work. and gave UP the law for
etuuy In the line IN which he delighted.
A. the school he was one OF the most stu
diors OF this attendants up to- the time
Of his disappearance.
on Saturday. October IA, he left Albany,
saying nothing 20 his boarding mistress
Or 70 anyone In the school as TO where
he was going, He mailed letter that
morning 10 HIS mother, written the dav
before. in which he made no mention OF
going away, He was seen In New York at
the Vanderbilt hotel on October is. and
n was reported later that he had been
ee~n In the Bowery about Thanksgiving
day. ON Saturday. December 3 he was
seen with two men leaving northbound
Sixth avenue elevated train AZ Forty-sec-
ond street He was an Elk. and that or
der has searched the, world over for him.
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AMERICAS POSITION
DISCUSSED IN BERLIN.
VARYING Opinions Held by the Press
~ to the Presidents Reply to
the Chinese Emperor's plea.

BERLIN, July 2.--The German govern
ment gave out no Chinese news today and
expresses no opinion regarding President
McKinley's answer to Emperor Kwang
Su. as the government desires TO await
the result OF Count Won Bueiow's confer
ence with the emperor. at Bremerhaven.
The Chinese legation. here. however. gave
out telegram from the viceroy of Nam
king. asserting that on July IS the mem
bers OF the legations were still alive In
Picking. These continued Chinese state
mcnts do not meet with serious belief out.
side of ofhcial circles.
Various opinions are expressed by the
papers a. to President McKinley's reply
to the Chinese emperor. The semi-offi-
cial Berliner Post. points out that the
answer does not insist upon redress and
satisfaction for the horrible outrages
known to have been committed.
The Deutschc Zeitung says:
president Mckinley apparently viii be
quite satisfied II the American minister
is safe and there Is no mention Of the soli-
darity of interest with the other powers
The National Zeitnng says, President
McKinley's answer shows that he virtu-
ally views the situation In China, espe-
France. II certainly does not show any
lack OF solidarity
The Freisinnige zeitung says: THE
Chinese hope to break the concert of the
powers by cunnirgiy sending a lot OF APP
parentiy favorable news to Washington.
but tho plan has been frustrated by the
sound sense Of the United States. Mr..
McKinley's reply. while In form more
conciiiatory than the replies OF France
and Germany. means In substance the
same thing. as China Is unable to fulfll
President McKiniey's conditions for me-
diation."
count won Buelow's reply to Emperor
Kwang Su's dispatch Is unanimously ap-
proved by the German press.
Chinese Fleet Must he Destroyed.
The Kreux zeitung, which calls atten-
ton to the Chinese fleet, says:
This feet. which must DO destroyed
before II can do any damage. Is quite
considerable, containing fino. large and ef-
fective cruisers and thirty torpedo boats.
Furthermore. II Ia quite possible that the
Chinese have made the same astonishing
development IN naval Affairs as In milf
tary matters since issS.'
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CITY OF TIENTsIN IN RUINS.
Shells of the Allied Forces Burned
Most of the Houses.

TrENTSIN. July Is. via Shanghai July
AvCol. Bower. OF the Chinese regiment;
Col wogaek. Of the Russians IAN AM, and COL s
joint provisional government for the city
OF Tientsin. which II was recently de-
saa to w,n sSa Task ~ m oe
thing like order out Of the existing
chaos.
Since the Issue of the proclamation in
wiling we'll disposed Chinese to return to
their homes, number have come back to
the city. and many native servants are
coming to the. settlements. majority
OF them returning to the service OF their
The native city this afternoon presents
an appalling spectacle of ruin and desc
lation The suburbs were completely de-
shells of the allies on the side facing
the settlements. ii is believed that not a
dozen houses are intact, aud all were
little damaged by the tremendous fire of
the allies artillery, which, however. was
apparently not heavy enough to produce
much effect. A curious spectacle Is pre-
scented by a number of mud novels imme-
diataly under the wall. where the last
was most damaged. hardly one OF tnem
showing signs of having been hit
inside the. city the damage was ter,
rife. The buildings nearest the wall
were mostly Quilted by FIRE. and many
were totally blown to pieces by the
shells of the allies. Among the smolder-
ing ruins are mary charred bodies, which
the pigs and dogs are eating.
The allies are busy removing the bodies,
but in consequence of the great number
of dead, many have not yet been buried.
The streets throughout the city are
strewn with all kinds of articles. and
dozens of Chinese are digging in the
ruins for money and other valuahles.
Most Of the houses which are intact or
little damaged display the flags Of one
or the othe. of the allied forces, the Jap
anese and French flags predominating.
There have been many attempts TO imi-
tate the flags which, under other circum-
stances. would be iaughabie.
The houses which do not display flags
show bits Of cotton or paper bearing the
names OF the allied nations and COM
plimentary sentences. The French, ap-
parently. os the favorites, many OF the
pieces of cotton and paper displayed bear
Ing the Inscription France" or "vive
la France All arc Enthusiastically In
the handwriting CT native clerks formerly
employed ny foreign firms.
1t IL stated that the Chinese losses since
the trouble broke out are 1lo0O. most of
whom have been killed by Boxers ami
soldiers. This Is probably much exag-
gerated.
The Boxers are said to be gathering In
large numbers IN the neighborhood Of the
Hsikon arsenal. captured by Admiral Soy
mour's column. and now occupied by the
Russian troops. who have suffered Sc
we're casualties through slippers" con-
ccaled In the woods In that vicinity.
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secretary HAY oatiInes Policy of tho
Administration.

CLEVELAND. o.. July &~-secre,ary
- State John HAY MAS shown tho cable
gram from Cart Thomas. u s. NJ re-
Ferrtng 70 the message presumed 10 have
dated July &
THIS message. said Secretary Hay. AZ
tyr he HAD Rad Cangcrs transmitted
message. does not necessarily contradict
the message supposed 20 have eeen sen.
by Mr, CeEger July ~, In response % my
message 20 hira
The state ~ aGairs represented iu hts
message % the tth may stai prevail I
hardly ihink Capt Thomas would have
transmitted tie message 70 the navy de-
pArtmcut unless he was sure OF It's au-
thenttciiy.
Neither OF the messages, however.
changes the situation Whether They are
genuine or not. the course Of this gov
ernmeat-the course now heiag pursued
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CHINA MUST ATONE.
Murder Of Baron Won Ketteler Not
Overlooked by Germany.

BERLIN. July s5--The imperial min
lister OF foreign affairs. Count Won Bue-
low. has gone TO Bremerhayen 10 report
TO the emperor.
The press of Berlin continues to sun
port Count won Buelow's reply TO the
Chinese minister. which one journal
points out ''is all the more welcome as
X denotes complete accord with the at
titude OF France and Japan towards the
unknown rulers at rekiag."
The National Zeitung says Germany
cannot consent 10 support China until
she has atoned for the murder OF Baron
Won kettoler.
The Bcersen Zeitung says: AT all
events Picking viii learn that the at
tempt 10 detaeh one or the other Of the
powers from the coalition. Is a futile ven
ture."
The feeling f. growing IN official cir
Giles that the ministers at Picking are
alive.
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Pechili. July 6. Two battalions left ship
under Col. Liscum by lighters and tugs
up river to 11entsiu. arriving morning
July IL. Engaged in attack on Tfentsin,
July IL. forming part OF a brigade under
embarked July 10, arriving Tientsin July
IS. too late to take part In attack. TEN
tsn captured July H. City divided among
powers. the southeast quarter being as
signed to American troops under Col
Meade, marine corps. for police and pro-
lection. Since then powers have inst'-
tuted temporary government council I'M
der Col. de Quayar.. Russian: Lieut.. Col
Aoki, japanese. and Lieut.. Col. Rover.
British, but has not as yet gone into force
The American troops are still protecting
their quarter"
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CONFUSION STILL
APPARENT IN CHINA.


the Chinese government for the renewal
OF friendly relations.
1.-THE consuls replied that no basis OF
friendly negotiations was possible until
proof was at hand that the ministers
were still living Consul Warren declined
to discuss the matter at all. but IN ms
reply 10 the French consul Ii Hung
chang undertook to obtain satisfac-
tory message from the French minister,
NJ. Pichon, within five days"
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CONGER'S DISPATCH
THROUGH CAPT. THOMAS.
Secretary Long Receives Messnge
From Commander OF brooklyn,
Conveying Minister'S Note.

WASHINGTON. July 25.-The Following
eablegram has been received at the navy
department:
Chefoo, July u. 1900.
Navigation bureau. Washington: A
written message. signed Conger, dated
July 4, received Tientsin. 2ist. says:
Been besieged two weeks British lega-
ton Grave danger general massacre by
Chinese soldiers. who are Smelling iega-
ton daily Relief soon, II at all. City
without government except by Chinese
army Determined to massacre all for
eigners Picking. Entry relief forces into
city probably be holly contested"
{signed) THOMAS.
Commander Brooklyn.
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postmaster general Officially fixed Rath-
bones sa1zry at 1900. making IL effective
August /. But although the per diem
was cut on, Rathbone continued to draw
II. When called upon by Col. Burton for
hfs authority for this allowance Rath-
bone submitted the letter, suppressing
that part Of II prohibiting the per diem
This bills entered for furniture for the
oficial residence, the report says con-
tain many items, such as clothing. trunks,
boots Tor coachmAn,& shirts. cellars and
cuffs for coachnaf. etc.
Aebmked by Postmaster General.
Rathbone claimed that It was the Gus
tom OF all countries that officials should
be furnished with attendants and that
the revenues, When the character Of
these purchases became known 10 the
postmaster general he wrote TO Director
General Rathbone az follows: -
certain Of your bills; an director general
Of posts, which were brought here by Col.
Burton. Some OF these bills are not only
scandaious, and never should have been
passed or paid The auditor, who ia re-
sponsible 10 q different department, was
inexcusabie in allowing them, and your
elton In presenting them for allowance
was grossly rcprehensibie. without whit
ing for a review and reconsideration OF
these Bills by riRhtfut audit, you shocla
At OUGE reimburse 10 tbe iSfAnu tftdH1'
the sums thus improperly paid.
FamsIy Expenses Charged.
Rathbone made numerous official trips.
IN April. 1889, he made a tour Of inspec-
fion, accompanied by his family, and his
oxpenSe account covered the entire ex-
pense OF his. family In May Of the same
year he cnms-to the United states. and
he charged up ms official expenses, his ex-
pensss 10 Cincinnati and Hamilton. o..
wh<ra he went on private business;
n November. 1888. when hfs family was
IN New York, he charged $259 for eight
days IN New York. while waiting for a
The report also calls attention to war
rant for 800 drawn by Rathbonc, June 80,
lbse. for which no accounting was made.
and another 800, warrant was drawn In
May. II says:
EvfAence Of ColIusion.
There stands against him, therefore.
the chArge Of unlawfulIy appropriating
n,ooo Of the Cuban postal funds for his
The report also calls attention to many
othsr expenses by Rathbone for which no
vouchers were nled. although they could
have been easily obtained For some
months miscellaneous expenses aggre-
rated a. much ais $500 such items as re
pairs, MO- freight $50 Reeves ex-
pIained that no passed such accounts be-
cause they had heen allowed by the direct
or general The report does not credit
this. saying, The evidence - too strong
ri coiiusion between Nicely, Rathbone and
Reeves
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Gen. Chs6~e Cnbirs AeisnowirdG-
ment of His Promotion.

WAS NNGToN. July 1s.-Adj;. Gen.
CorbifHoday received two cable messages
from Mai. Cen Chaffee. both dated az
Nagasaki today. The nrsi reads.
TRANSPORT arrived NJ this port on the
sith All are we'll Transport win leave
this afternoon or 18Th for Taku
The second is Gen. rhaffee's acceptance
and thanks for his promotion az follows
Accept promotion TO major general.
Thank president for rue for honor and
his confidence.
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TAKtT. July T--Chang ~ has unsrc-
eeESsuliy tried 20 arrsrge with the gtner-
al commanding the rehtang forts for
their surrender. The general refused 10
surrender tho forts. bat said that II the
foreigners did not attack him he would
agree 70 maintain 4 neutral attitude.
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REPORT OF COL COOLIDGE.
Mos eaents of the Nfnth Infantry In
Rattle of TIenfsin.

WASHINGTON. July aS.--A cablegrarn
was received TO-DAY ~ I've rrar d-parfr-evt
from Lieut.. Col Coolidge n command o.
Lscum. which indicates that The ternpOr-
AIRY government formed for Tienfsln has
not been put fl force vet The report
which briefly covers the operations Of the
Ninth Infantry since its arrival IN China
is da;ei Tientsin. July q. via Chesoo to-
day. and II follows.
'sklzkA tRfzHtxx xa<4-AA1 azlaA1aaGA Cali
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SHANGHAI, July A-Two thousand
American troops have arrived ~ Taku,
as well as eight transports allied with
British troops Roth attachments are de-
ncient In artillery. A cable steamer has
started 20 lay cattle from Wcihalwet 10
started 20 lay a cable from Weihsiwe 20
Chsfoo and Taxa.
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\. q. DuN SERIOUSLY I'LL.
Head ~ Commercial Agency suRer-
ang Erom Gout and Dropsy.

NEWPORT, II. L., July A-R. q. Dun,
head OF the Dun Commercial agency. IL Sc
rioueiy III a. his summer home at Mar
fAGansett Pier. and, while no officiai bull
fully informed that the end In n question
Of only a few weeks.
For years he has suffered from, govt.
and of late bad dropsica1 complication
har been added He reached 'Dunmere
more than n month ago IN company with
Or. Ferris. OF Now York. hts private ply
rlctan, who II constantly In attendance.
For several days he has been unable TO
leave his room.
The erd IL not looked for immediately,
but there Is little chance of his ever be-
inG able 20 leave Narraxansatt He has
pasred his SEVENTEEN year. His home Is
probably the finest villa here, and he has
dome much toward building up the pier.
Mr. Dun IL q muiti-mlilionaire and Is
widely considered the best posted man on
general financial matters In this country.
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6 per cent. cf = per cent. Interest
rs per cent. cr 90 per cent. Rent
Is ii business or good Judgment 70
pay rental that nets your ianuiorc we
above rates. instead of buying one OF tne
following properties by paying smaii
sum cash and 6 or Z per cent on me
balance?
81. 800
For an S-room house, in good repair
on Sixth avenue north. lot 6oxlN
50. $50
For house OF rooms, bath and toilet,
lot soxioo On hill. overlooking Lake
81, 100
For house of 5 rooms. In good repair:
lot eox120, and street graded. Northern
addition
$3.50
For Groom house. on corner lot. 6VxlD.
East Park addition.
full Particulars OF
CHASE & MAXWELL,
Office. First Floor haIIer Bldg. Phone. Main 73i
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BERLIN, July zS-Empcror william has
presented hts Yacht Samoa to the naval
AGA denny st Kiei fer the use ~ the cadets.
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Z. A4Aw.Atl Nm. July &.--The delegates
tton convention today listened 10 4 die
surnnn 81 y 7 Faik OF The Copyright
S g rsn, q tr,, TreSdsy@ ana lsctare
tercst and Value 10 the Photographs
Profession Generaily.r A committee on
nominations waa namei and reports u
are In thu lead for the next convsn-
lion resolution was adopted asking
congregs 20 amend tho copyright statutes
~ a. 20 properly protect ali copyrighted
photographs,
~ Middle Aaa Western N-w Ensisna the eonti..
vel ses = rails = Threatening ths latter eror. ana
IN Ns~scAnastss the eaffy corst rrcx I. /. f.ih,r.
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Report of Commander wise.

ITO the Secretary OF the Navy, WASH
ngton, ID. c.: Following is the report
the action taken by Commander Wise,
( the Monocacy. to Rear Admiral
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Admiral KempR Gives His Reasons
for Not Joining In the Attack
ON the Taku Forts.

WAsHINGTON, July 25.--I'he navy de-
partment today made public the mail re-
ports of Real Admiral Kempff, explain
ing HIS reasons for refusing 70 JOIN
with the ships OF the other powers IN the
attack on the Taku forts. and giving an
account of the attack. which includes
many details not heretofore published
ADMIRAL Kennpff also encoses the report
II Commander Wise, OF the Monoeacy.
giving graphic account OF the acuon
Rear Admiral Kempff's explanation Tor
tho fortifjcations OF a power with which
we were at peace is warmly commented
BY Secretary Long. The reports are as
follows.
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ed. Other vessels engaged, injuries OF
minor Importance.
"The above is an account CLEANED in con-
versations with officers engaged. but may
contain minor Inaccuracies During the
enlightenment guns were turned on the
Monocacy, which was out of the line OF
fire She was struck, no casualties, and
was forced to withdraw up the river.
VERY respectfully,
LOUIS KEMPFF,
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