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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-26
A GENERAL RISING.
NissionarIe Ordered to "seeh
shelter nj Once.

shelter MT Once.
London. July 26.-The Shang-
hal correspondent Of the
Daily Express, telegraphing yester-
day. says: "A general rising
throughout China is now regarded
as SO absolutely certain that all the
missionaries throughout she en-
pire have been ordered to take ref
uge, without delay, either at
Shanghai or Hong Kong. Refugees
are beginning to arrive from all
points In the most pitiable condi-
zion
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
CONDITIONS IN THE YANG Use
MANY OF THE ATROCITIES WE'RE
HORRIBLE.
Missionaries Were Tortured, Disfg-
ured and burned AIive-One Had
His Eyes Burned Out.

Washington. September s2.--An official
Communication coming through diplo-
matte channels has been brought to the
attention OF the state department CIV
ing information as to conditions In the
Yang Use Kiang valley and also giving
detailed and fully authenticated in
stances OF atrocities IN the province Of
Human against Christian missionaries.
The account is given by one of tho
Christian missionaries who escaped and
who makes the report through the off,
Gals of the government now forwarding
1t to Washington.
In one case. it is stated. missionary
had his eyes burned out then portion
of his body was cut Off and nnaily, 4
red hot staff was driven through his
back. In another case missionary was
wrapped IN cotton, the cotton was soaked
In oil and the mass set on hre.
Concerning conditions in the Yang
Use Kiang valley. the report states that
the viceroys there have exercised most
pacific influence. despite orders to the
contrary from Pekin. II appears fiat
rows TO assemble large army and
march Il 10 the north. But as the vice
rows personally were opposed to an anti
foreign crusade. the order was not exc
cuted. Instead OF that one OF the off,
cnls assembled an army OF 300 undisci-
pllned coolies who marched north. as a
formal compliance with the order. This
action OF the Yang Use viceroys In resist
ing the Pekin influence against the for
elFners Is said to have had an import
ant effect in preventing general spread
OF disorder.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
A GIGANTIC BREAKFAST
Il Was Given the Mayors Of France b,
Presiden! Loubet.
. BIG OVATION FOR THE PRESIDENT
Tent Under which Brerkfnst was
Given Covered $4,000 square
meters, and 10000 Were Fed.

Paris, September 22--under tent cover
ing 81, 900 square meters, 10000 persons break
tasted as the guests OF France In the Tull-
leries gardens today. Tho banquet was
given by President loubet TO tho mayors OF
the municipalities OF France in honor OF tho
exposition. 1t can safely be said that such
prodigious repast was never before UNDER
taken. The arrangements had been going
forward for some weeks and resulted In
such excellence OF detail that the event was
carried TO perfection without hitch. There
was one unpleasant ano.dept. Max Regis.
the antl-Semite mayor OF Anglers. tried TO
secure hearing but his voice was drowned
by Bhouts of the assemblage. The police
finally dutervened and led Regis from tho
banquet. after some Of those present had
,hrown articles OF food at his head.
Long before the hour for the feast TO begin
vast crowd began to assemble on tho
Place de la Concordo. but such admirable
police precautions were taken that the throng
was handled without confusion.
Tri-colors, garlands Of flowers Nnd masses
Of palms were TO be seen on All sides IN
fact. the tent looked like \ conservatory A
hand stationed in the tent played patriotic
airs. but the music was scarcely audible on
account OF the DIN oecasioned by the elscer
of dishes. knives and forks.
Just at noon President Loubet, accom-
panied by the cabinet MINISTERS, arrived at
the Place de Ia concorde in carriages. The
Hats were thrown into the air; women
waved handkerehiofs and umbrellas. and
cheering for tho president and the republic
were given enthuslssm. Prealdent Loubet
and tho minister entered the tent and as
cended TO raised platform on which was
the table OF honor and where the dsnltaries
were seated The band chen played the
| ..AlarseMaise" and the 10000 persons present
arose and with their faces turned toward the
president, loudly acclaimed him, II was an
impressive sight and WIS said to be tho
greatest ovation that Loubet ever received.
when he had taken his seat, the wonderful
machinery OF the service was set'ln motion
and tho %, $50 domestlcs began furnishing tho
hne menu 90 the diners For two hours the
| feast continued concluding at o'clock, At
ter NJ Loubct had delivered short address
| concentrating the country and tho MIN
isters on such harmony OF purpose, he asked
the mayors 20 carry back to their homes a
report to tho effect that tho republic re-
| NAMED steadfast to the principles OF the
revolution, because our patriotism equals our
love for the republic and because we wish
France to DO free, strong, glorious Rnd
united beneath the reign OF law and Justice
and respected abroad for her genius and the
power OF her arms and her sincere love for
peace
A series OF setes in honor Of tho mayors
Wal be given today, tonight and tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
YnRKEs pEAL.
Plans of Syndicate Involve Ezpendi
ture of S2O,ooO,o00.

Plans of Syndicate Involve Bzpendt-
ture of S2O,ooo,oo0.
London, September 22.-Mr. Charles 7.
Yorker London railroad deal, the purchase
OF the franchise of the Charing Gross. Eaton
and Hampstead underground railroad, creates
considerable interest. He 10 said to be pay
ing 100000 for the rights. which have yield
ed the promoters handsome profit. The pres
ent plans OF the syndicate involve the ex-
pcnditure OF nearly G400O.000 The fact that
all tho capital Is coming from America and
that the English are not asked to subscribe.
causes astonishment. which the Daily Tele-
graph well voices. saying Further dovel-
lonments in connection with electric traction
are talked Of by MIR. Yerkes. but by far the
most stprtling development Us the change
which such events as the building OF an UNI
dcrgroLnd road in London with American
capital proves to have taken place In the
economic conditions OF the United States.
Until the last few years Europe had to sup
ply large part Of the capital needed Tor the
development Of American industries,
I'm 1896 IL was foreign capital that saved
her froIn disaster Now her capitalists are
not only subscribing TO English war loans
and eXehequer bonds. the German treasury
bills but an American syndicate declares It's
Intention OF spending several millions In order
TO build railway In London. OF which at the
best the profit can be moderate"
The London Times agrees with the Daily
Telegraph in saying Americans are long
way ahead OF England in electric traction
emphasizing the opinion by printing on It's
editorial ppRe extracts from recent reports
from United States Consul Halstead at bir-
miuEhpm,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
xAvAssA ISLAND SOLD.
The Scene of Many Labor Trngedie,
and Untold Misery.

The Scene of Many Labor Tragedies
and Untold Misery.
New York. September 22.--Navaxsa island,
a ghano deposit of the coast OF Hayh. had
another chapter added to its eventful his
tory yesterday. when 1T Vas sold under the
hammer In this city for the beneat OF tho
creditors OF tho company that owned and
worked 1t for years. Under an order OF tho
court, Peter p. Meyer sold the entire prop
erty, franchise and privileges Of the Navassa
Phosphate company TO Eugene L. Richards. a
lawyer, representing John B. ii. Jefferson
aud Wyatt owen OF Baltimore, for $4,000.
The sale was great surprise TO some OF
the stockholders.
Mutinies. intolerable suffering and inter-
national complications have marked the Is-
lands history. Snow white, II rises cone
shaped from tho Caribbean SEA, No vegsta-
ton. even OF the sosnSest kind, protected
those who lsbored on It, At one place only
could landing be made, steep cliffs facing
all hs rides. Cape des Iros. Haytl, seventy
two miles away. Is the nearest land, and the
isolation. pfoiless sun ana heart breaking la
Dor drove hundreds Of the workmen on the
island, In times past. TO insanity. murder or
suicide.
Once on the island there was no hope OF
escape, for the water 1000 fathoms deep,
teemed with sharks, and the company operat-
ing 1t allowed no boats TO remain nearby.
Supply shipa came but seldom.
Captain James Cooper Of Baltimore din
covered II In the early COS and obtained pos
session by an act OF congress- that made all
guano Islands in the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans subject to International maritime
law,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
CHINESE GOT AWAY.
Three Thousand of Them Gave AL
lies the slip.


copyrighted, 1900. by Associated Press.)
Taku, September 2o.-Four thousand
Russian. 5000 German and 1000 French
troops. With strong detachment Of
Austrian marines. began the attack upon
the Pei Tang forts at daylight. The at
tack was answered briskly from the
forts the bombardmsnt continuing until
noon but It was noticed that the forts
aid not reply after 10 o'clock
The allies sent forward at noon TO dis
cover the reason OF the cessation OF the
nrlng from the forts and found them de-
serted. there being only four dead China
men within the walls. and the allies were
much chagrlned al they believed they
nj the place completely surrounded,
making escape impossible; yet over 1000
men eot away In broad daylight.
The Russian artillery fire had proved
effective and the forts were badly dam
aged.
The British and italian commanders
had decided TO Join in the attack. but
their troops had not arrived In time
The entire line between T1eS asin and
Taku shows reintoreements were heading
for the forts.
Three members OF the allied forces
we're Killed and atty were wounded
through the exploding Of mines laid
along tAsir has 81 uso
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
TRIAL OF HOWARD.
Testimony in the Case Was Not Con-
= oluded.

. oluded.
Frankfort. KY, September 1.-THE evidence
IN the case OF James Howard was not con-
oluded today, as was expected. The prosscu-
ton consumed the entire day in its rebuttal
testimony. with tho exception Of one witness,
who was put on the stand this afternoon
for the defense. The was Robert Craft Of
Clay county, who Identified a picture OF How
ard, which no said was taken in October Of
last year and which showed that Howard wore
no mol stache or beard OF any sort at that
time and was consequently good testimony
for the defeuse In view OF the testimony Of
Gaines and other witnesses who testified that
the man who jumped over the rear fence OF
the capitol grounds At tho time Of the shoot
Ing OF Goebel wore a moustache. The prose-
eution made deep inroads on the defense in
the testimony today BY introducing a num-
Der OF other witnesses who swore that How
ara wss net IN the Board OF Trade hotol al
the time OF the shooting. as he testified, and
as others who testified In his behalf had
said. The jury this Afternoon was taken 10
tho StEts house grounds and allowed TO view
the scene OF the tragedy and other points OF
interest in connection with the case.
| The defense will Introduce some witnesses
In rebuttal Monday.
! The testimony introduced will be mainly
With a view 10 breaking down the testimony
Of Bowman Gaines and others who Identified
Howard being Oh the State capitol grounds
on the morning or January 30. and also 20
further impsecn and contrzeiot stubbisheld
and sthsr sonraonvssih vitnsssss.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
AFFArHs IN THE pRANsvAAL.
Roberts Is Expected 90 Return Home
Soon.


London. September 2a.--Lord Roberts
larconic report that nothing is left OF the
Boer army but marauding bands" came
opportunity for the government. 1t b an
nounced that Lord Salisbury awaited 1t
before gong to the country." Marauding
bands do not require the presence OF
field marshal, so Lord Roberts home
coming Is eagerly awaited. though II would
seem that these same msrauders will de-
tain several army corps IN South Africa.
But to all intents and purposes, with the
exception OF the casualty and sick reports,
the war, so far az the British public IL
concerned. was over weeks ago and the
dongs OF Mr.. Kruger are now followed
with only half hearted interest, mainly
owing 70 the belief, apparently well found
ed, that he Will be able TO accomplish
nothing by his projected visit to the Euro
pean capitals.
Regardless OF party. the Influential
dsilies and weeklies urge that there should
be no delay in correcting the abuses IN
the British army which have been shown
UP so prominently by the present WAT
committee OF inquiry is now ipyesti-
eating tho question o. officers expenses
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
1.-THE AMERICAN PERIL"
That Is the Term Used In Reference to
American Jockeys
LONDON PRESS THINKS MICH or THEM
Ono Paper says English Jockeys
Had BETTER Sell Their Bocts f.
and Breeches.

London. September a. The American
Jockeys have been doing splendid work late
ly. How splendid can be Judged by the fact
that a London daily heads today's racing
report: "Tho American Peril"
During the week Lester Rolf reached the
top OF the jockey list but finished Just two
wins behind. Loates. closely followed by 1T
tie Johnnie" Rein. At Llngheld, Lester
rode three and johnnie four winners In sue
eession. johnnie. at Birmlugham, won all
but one race.
Some OF our English Jockeys" remarked
an evening paper, had better sell their
breechcs and boots."
A well known society woman 10 said 10 have
won Gl0,0o0 by consistent backing Of Lester.
Danny Makers appearance has brought
out many compliments from the English
critics.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
THE RACES.


New York, September 22.--At Gravceendt
Selling. about SIX furlongs--oodfrcy, Pu-
pill, Lober Karl. Time l;i1 40.
Mile and seventy ysrds--star Bright NnE
Bareycern, Autumn. Time issS.
The Flatlands, selling. Ave furlonEs--Coie-
mel Padden. Autoiight, Kimberley Time
1.02 LIS.
Occidental handicap. mile and furlcus--
Pink Coat Jack Point Charentus' Time
1863 At.
Five furlongs--The Rhymer, SHARP Shoot
err Tempeton. Time l:0l 40.
Selling, mile and a sixteenth-The Ana
ron, Compensation, Rinaldo limo l;4S s-b.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23

Nashville. Tenn. September 22.-An attend
ant at the recent meeting of tho American
Turf congress at Chicago is authority for tina
statement that the secretaries OF the South
ern tracks have agreed on the following rae
ing dates for their meetings next spring. Z.
Little Rock. March rs TO so. Il
Memphis, April to 30.
Nashville. April 20 TO 81.
Louisville, April 20 to May II
LatoIia. May IA to 20.
Newport. May q 70 June ..
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
Rehert., neme-Cem,ns.

New York. September IA dispatch
to the Tribune from London says, When
and how Lord Roberts will return from
South Africa depends upon the views OF
the veteran field marshal himself, and tho
the Telegraph representative gained al
the result OF a visit TO the war oftioe. None
OF the officials would confirm the state
ment that he is coming homo within
month Capetown, however. Is already
preparing great welcome for him, and II
is believed that he Will sail for England
shortly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
ORDERS FOR WAR VESSELS.
Naval Force in Asintic Waters to BE
Increased.

Increased.
Washington, September 22.-The navy
department this afternoon issued the fol-
lowing statement:
In view OF the possibility that later,
when circumstances so warrant, the land
force In China Will be materially reduced,
the naval force in Asiatic waters will be
from time to time increased with reference
to American interests in China and also
IN the Philippine islands. The following
orders have therefore been issued today:
The Dorothea at League Island and the
Norfolk have been ordered to fit out for
the Asiatic station. The Wilmington has
been ordered to the Asiatic station via the
Mediterranean and Will be replaced on the
South Atlantic station by the Atlanta. The
Albany, at Piracus, has been ordered to
Manila. The Kentucky has been ordered
to New York and the V.cksburg TO Boston
to ct out for the Asiatic station.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
AMERICANS AND BRITISH
surprised boxers Mt Pei TIA Chau an,
Killed Fifty,

NA''Nu MY
Nlaon' September 22,-The secretary OF
~ i0f India has received the following
'falea from General Gasalee, the COM
|-asaeF Of the British troops at Pekin:
SAN Wednesday, September ia
E n, Asslo- American expedition of 1900
|r@. aau !our guns, about half British.
Il Er,s,sled 10 Lin 10 Chao September l6
n. 'aenee, by night march. got in the
n a ~ the Boxers headquarters a. Pei
Saau' the well known eight temples.
| y.,. miles west Of Pekln. The Boxers
~ simplicity surprised and lost Atty
our casualties were MI.
|sms,,iT ~ !, evening a squadron OF tAe First
h. ,as'royed the new arsenal there SER
sss a ~ y, The Americans and the bulk
Ia Dnlsh returned to their quarters.
MI W.n lIea remained at Pei ia Chau
Aep0nald for a few days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
POLITICS IN GERMANY.
probable Eject of Social Democratic
Campaigns.

Berlin. September 22.-Tho German press
attaches great Importance to the social dem
oerauc campaigns which have just adjourned.
The liberal papers believe tho socialist par
ticipation In the diet elections will rebound
mainly to tho advantage OF the liberal party.
tho Voss!sche Zetung today demonstrates
this In detail Tho seml-otheitl Berliner cor
respondent says: III tho programme adopt
ed by the socialist convention were carried
out the laborng classes would be the first
to rise against u.s. II would sink Germany
into poverty aud impotence"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
FRENCH mANEuvnns.

Opinion of "a German officer Regard
Ing Them.
Berlin. September 22.--General Won Arnirn.
who has returned from the French man
euvers. being the hrst German officer at
tending them since 1870, has been interviewed
by representative OF the Associated Press.
He Is plessed with the courtesy extended Off
eially to him and commended tho French
artillery, and especially the cavalry, in gem
eral terms, but. regarding the infantry. he
eatd: "As shareholders they are excnllent.
but they are less so when fighting In the
ranks"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
DEFENDING HIMSELF.
,ChnmberIain fs BoIHterInE UP HIS
south Africa Record.

south Africa Record.
London. September 22.-Mr. Joseph
Chamberlain. In opening the Birmingham
canvass this afternoon, delivered an ad-
dress To great open air meeting His
speech was an impassioned arraignment
OF the opponents OF the war In South AL
rica, in the course OF which he said: y
was going TO call them traitors. but VII
instead say misguided individuals"
Mr.. Chamberlain challenged the liberals
TO point out single provocative word or
sentence In the dispatches exchanged DUR
ing the ante-wsr negetiat ons. He charger
the Beers with having broken every pledge
and promise made to the British aud de-
cIared that they had long been plsnn ns
70 kick tho English out OF South Africa
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
81. Louis Results.

st. Louis. September 2s.-At kiuioch Park:
Six furlongs, purse-John A. Morris. Eu-
genia wickes, Sweet caporal. Time i;liM'
Six furlongs, purse-omdurman. obis. Or
leans. Time 1:14A.
Mile and n furlong, eselling-laurente, Go
To Bed. zazel. Time 1856
Nile and a half over six hurdles-Tonto.
Titus. Francis Pope. Time 1853.
MIle-Tayon. Alice Turner. HI Ncoksr.
limo l:45.
Seven furlonrs-tIi Koliar. Maggie Davis.
Haylland. Time 1;2Sh.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23

Chicago. September 2p.---Hawthorne sum
mnries:
StAe-,Pirate j.. highland Lad Clay Point
or. Time 1:44&.
Nnle-william Ack. Ieeni, Leo Newell.
Time l:46m.
Steeple chase, full course-Beeky Rolfe.
MIR. Dunlap. Sallust. Tine 4:s0h,
Five and half turlongs-Siturian, wild
Pirate. Barbara Time i;09A.
Mile and turlong-ohnet The Lady.
Floridar. Time 1864,
Handicap. six Observation-Disclosures, Andes,
Bessie Macklin Time 1:l4%,
Mile and half-r'rangible Ioha II. Ire
Dor. Time 2:39.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
FROM ADMIRAL REMBY.
An Account of the storming of Re
Tang Forts.

An ACCOUNT of the stormfna OF Tel
Tang Forts.
washington. September 22-The navy
department has received the following
c,hIeeram from Admiral Remey;
Secretary Of Navy. Washington
Taku September 2l.-Ferce Of Rus
SLAMS. Germans and Austrians advanced On
pei Tang forts last night. F re opened ~
rhinesa and kept up all night at inter-
yals. Forts evacuated at this morning
Europeans hoisted their colors over forts
Al II. twenty-five Russians and Ger
mans reported blown up by mine To-
formation from Commander Wise, Sho
followed troops into tortA only nve ona.
nsss killed "s'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
!, waldersee Reviewed Troops.

saai September 22-Field Marshal
~, 'Oh Waldersee, commander in
|h,ir10 = IN, me allied forces, reviewed 5000
|tsslsh,aa Vops Today The Bengal Lance-s
|es,,s Held marshals escort. The
raT marched past in the following
h Ars,ss, french, volunteers composed
s,t Gems British. French, japanese
i.ap i,, ,ol' Bengal Lancers and other
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
A TEXANS OPINION.
The Filipinos Can Never he Com
euered, he says.

euered, He Says.
Denison. Texas. September 22.--iAsu-
tenant A. J. Laue. late OF the Sixth in
fantry. U. s. A.. arrived here today d.
rect from the Philippines Islands. Lieu
tenant Lane states that whom he left
lighting was going ON almost TO tho
gates of Manila. He expresses the con-
yicuon that the insurgents can never
ba conquered Large bands are operating
on all the islands. new lease OF life
seems to have been given them. They
are fighting more desperately than ever.
He does not think that tbs reelection
OF Mckinley will result In collapse OF
the struggle. 1t will require iarga
standing army to held the natives in
check
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
BonRs ROUTED.

British Captured Few Prisoners
and Much Property.
London, September ,2-'Tne following
dispatch has been received from Lord
Roberts:
Pretoria friday. September A.--he'
thuen completely routed Beer convey al
Hart river, west OF Klerksdcrp. and re-
captured a ffteen-pounder lost at Colen-
SO. He also captured twenty-slx wagons,
5000 eattle, 1900 sheep. 10000 rounds Of
ammunition and twenty eight prisoners
Hildyard occupied vryheid Septsmbe'
10, turning out the Beers from stronl
position. The British casualties wers few
Oszry has captured Hollanesr-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23

Austin. Texas, September 1.-The big
shooting tournament. which is to be held
hera the last three days OF next week. Is
attracting tho attention of nearly every trap
shooter in tho State. and the attendance
gives promise OF being exceptionally large.
The big amount OF added money to the
programme will be the winning card.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23

and is expected to recommend that colo
nels be instructed to repress the extrava-
gances OF the officers who set the pace, 60
that It will In future be possible for
young man 10 enter q crack regiment
without minimum private income OF
e50o,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23
AIltex Lo.t 1ao Men.

Berlin. September ga dispatch rs-
ceiysd from Tier Tsin gives the loss Of the
allies ct the capture Of the Pei rans forts
as 100 men including seven Germans. TIE
Chinese. the dispatch adds. ESCAPED y
bosts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-23

Texans granted pensions today, Orig
inal--solomon T. Bolderson, Denison, 50;
William T. Allen. Ennis, Sc; william Z.
Rose, Uvalde, IS. Spanish wsr widows
Mary Mahoney. San Antonio. $12