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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-01

The actions OF Mr.. WI Ting Fang, the
Chinese minister 10 this country, are a
distinct compliment to the intelligence
and the civilization he finds in this coun-
try also the forbearance of the people.
Notwithstanding all The excitement that
has ensued over the alleged outrages that
have been perpetrated by the Chinese on
the citizens OF the United States resid-
iDg there temporarily. and of the utter
ances OF people here demanding reveng
tor them, this diplomat goes about as
usual unattended by any bOdyguard. He
is absolutely devoid OF any apprehension
that bodily harm will come to him nc
matter the outcome OF the Chinese puz-
zle' He sits GU, in Dupont circle here
ali alone as laie as 10 o'clock at night
rides aoout the city with his wife and
goes where and when he pleases with the
utmost sang froid.
And be Is correct No matter wha
may be the fate OF the people from his
country In Pekin there VIII be nothing
like an attempt to do harm 10 the repre-
sentaJives OF the Chinese government il
this Nation MIR. WI Ting Fang is, per
hsps, the ablest man the Chinese gov
ernmenI has ever accredited 10 this gov.
eminent at Washington. He Is we'll edu
Gated and speaks English perfectly. II,
has made such post prandal orators a
Chauncey Depew look very small In com
( parison. and he Is apparently perfect!
I frank and open In all his dealings Will
/ the people and the representatives OF IN.
press.
/ Whether he Is sincere or whether n
I Is playing deep game In unison win
his friend and benefactoT. old Ii Hum
! Chang, can not now be datermined. /
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-01

Having had a large party Of Cuban tsachers
under special instruction at Harvard this sum
mer. Boston wants the experiment repeated
with Filipino teachers. Boston cares not how
many lands We annex II only Boston is ell
lowed to teach the young idea how to shoot.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-01

The crowned head has troubles peculiarly
! It's own
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-01

The Mexican Herald vouches for a story
that Mexican editor In a Mexican town re-
Gently lighted his cigar with lottery ticket
and was informed next day that his ticket mad
drawn $4,000 After the profanity and tears
there was nothing to do, of course, hut to
swear of from smoking. We are trying to
figure out whether this is a lottery advertise
ment or an anti-tobacco tract.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-01

China can hardly afford TO ignore the dis-
tingushed services Of the Beers in compi-
eating existing situations. ball and chain
on John Bulls leg is not to be despsed in
military and DIPLOMATIC calculations
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-01

Telling IT to the MARINES" means business
these DAYS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-01

The Cramps have Just built a cruiser for
Russia that could run away from any OF the
ships they have ever built for this govern
ment
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-01

1t Is also a significant fact that DR..
Haeeronm had received hundreds OF letters
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-01

great many American cities and towns
have had mobs. but none of them except New
Orleans have been unable to prevent the
wholesale looting OF business houses
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-01

The Quincy GlL) Journal very pertinently
wants to know why the republican party
retains and uses the ratio OF l6 to / il it Is
dishonest and dangerous?
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-01

Tho anarchist ought to BE maio to 10
everywhere. His very profession of faith
renders him an open and dangerous enemy t,
the government
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-03

NEW YORK, July "A special to
the Tribune from Washington says:
The latest developments demonstrat-
ing the disastrous consequences at Pc
kin of the attack on the forts have
caused a remarkable revulsion Of Off
cial settlement regarding Admiral
Kempff. who abstained from partici-
pating in this act of foreign admirals.
Official anxiety had Cor more than
week manifested itself in finding fault
with him. No concealment was made
OF the displeasure caused by his too
brief DISPATCHES. eth their exasperat-
ing omission of most important words
and his apparent failure to discrimin-
ate between what Washington was
most anxious 20 know and what it look
ed upon as trivial Today more than
one member Of 'he cabinet was effusive
Ia making amends for the structures of
a week ago, and the sturdy straight
forward sailor admiral is hero.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-03

NEW YORK, July IA dispatch to
the Herald from Che Foo says:
Unrest is spreading. and the mission
aries are making their way to the coast
from all the northern provinces.
A steamer sent out by the American
and other consuls at Che Foo arrived
here Saturday with rs missionaries, COM
prising IS Americans, % English, 10
Canadians and one Chinese.
The names OF the Americans follow:
DR.. Crawford and wife. Rev. Mr.. Bos-
took. wife and family; Rev. Mr.. DAVIS,
wife and infant, Rev. Mr.. Partich, wife
ana children; Miss Burnham. N. D.:
Rev. Mr.. Blaloek and wife. Rev. Mr..
Hudson. wife and infant; Rev. Mr..
Fitch, wife and children; DIR. FAIRIES
and three ehil1ran; Miss Emma Parks,
NJ. D.; Margaret chalfant
The American consul at Che Foo and
the commander Of the American gun
boat Nashville urge all Americans to
seize the first opportunity 10 leave Che
Foo on merchant steamers. The Jap
aEese have offered japanese transports
to convey Americans to Japan.
Al Wei Hasin, the American Presby
terian and other mission premises were
entirely destroyed on June 25, but the
missionaries escaped.
British refugees arriying at Che Foo
are being conveyed to Wei Hal Wei by
the British first-class cruiser Terrible.
There is trouble at Moukden. The
Manchuria railway has been damaged
ard the buildings burned, and the Rus
slams are sending troops.
BERLIN. July "A telegram from
DR.. Lenz, the German consul at Che
Foo. says;
our minister at Pekin was muir
dered June 49,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-03

All the thoughts and energies Of the
naval and military commanders at Ia
ku are now concentrated on the relief
Of the foreigners in Pekin. who have
been shut of from the outside world
since June .. The allied forces nog al
Taku and Tien Tsin are awaiting re-
Inducements, before moving on Pekin,
as II Is estimated that 5000 troops are
required.
The Tsung u Yamen, on June 10, or
dered the ministers to Pekin that day.
They refused to 90 and threw the re-
sponsibllity for their safety on the
Tsung II Yamen It Is believed the
powers win threaten to destroy their
imperial tombs II injury befalls the le-
cations.
The foreign force IN Pekin for the
protection OF the legations numbers 1928
men. Of which 81 are Americans from
the Oregon and Newark. with a Colts
gun under Captain Myers. Other off,
cers are Captain Hill and DR.. T. NJ.
Lippitt
Baron Won Ketteler's interpreter was
also wounded but saved himself by
running into a legation. A runner from
Pekin says that all were in great dis
tress there and looking eagerly for re-
lief. Those killed Of Admiral seymour's
force were fearfully mutilated.
The British dispatch vessel Alacrity
arrived at Che Foo this morning. She
brings Il wounded for Wei Hal Wei.
There was an incipient riot here on
Saturday evening over coolle troubles
All is Iuiet here today.
All Of the men Of the naval brigade
at Taku have been recalled to their
ships and replaced by troops.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-03

WASHINGTON. July 2.-The follow
ing cablegram has been received at the
navy department from Rear-Admlral
Kempit;
"che Foo. July 2.-secretary of the
navy. Washington; Runner from Pc
kin reports legations are beselged; pro-
visions nearly exhausted; situation des-
perate, German minister going to
Tsuug Il Yamen murdered by Chinese
soldiers. American, Italian, Duty (0
legations burned. Twenty thousand
Chinese soldiers inside. $4,000 outside
Pekin; 5000 reported bound for Tien
Tsin; still fighting at Tien Tsln, Com
municatlon with Tien Tsin by rail and
river insecure. "KEMPFF."
The word DUTY" in Admit Kempff's
dispatch is taken to mean Dutch, in
reference to that legation
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-03
RACING EVENTS.
Coney Island Jockey Club Announces
Stakes.

NEW YORK, July 2.-The Coney ISL
and Jockey Club announces a number
of additional stakes for its fall meeting
The events are:
For two year olds-The Great East
ern, $500, six furlongs. The Flatbush,
$4,000, seven furlongs. The Autumn
Maiden, $500 added, five furlongs.
The Sapphire. $3.50 added, five and
half furlongs The Dash. $3.50 added,
five furlongs. The Bells, Sl,25O added,
Futurity course. The Partridge, 1880
added, six furlongs. The Golden Rod,
81 ,25O added, six furlongs.
For two year olds and upwards:-The
Flight, $1,250 added, seven furlongs.
For three olds;-The September, 81. 1.25O
added, mile and three furlongs. The
Flying Handicap, $3.50 added, six fur
longs. The Dolphin, $500 added, mile
and a furlong. The Reapers, $500 ad-
ded. mile and ree-sixteenths. The
Twin City Handicap, $500 added, mile
and a quarter. The Autumn Cup, 49,
800 added, two miles. The Turf Hand
leap, $3.50 added. mile and a quarter
on turf. The Russell Handicap, s1,5OO
added. mile and half on turf.
The Autumn Handicaps:-The Fall
Handicap, $4,000, six furlongs. The
Ocean Handicap. $4,000, mile. The om-
MUM Handicap. s2,5OO, mile and fur
long. The Westbury steeplechase, ST.
600 added, full steepleehase course. The
Mineola Hurdle Race, $500 added, two
miles over eight hurdles on turf. The
Lawrence Realization. $500 added, is
announced for the June meeting, 1902,
for three year olds, mile and five fur
longs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-03

elgners was running law. and their food
was nearly exhausted. while around
them was a horde Of Kan su braves,
having at their service Krupp guns
and repeating rifles Pekln was In
the hands of revolutlonarIes.
While nothing but sinister news
comes from northern China. southern
China Is seemingly breaking away from
the empire All the provinces south Of
the Yellow river. whose vieeroys and
governors maintain friendly relations
with the powers through consuls. have
been formally constituted into q con-
federacy with Hankin as the capital.
TIEN TsIN. June 20. via Shanghai.
July IA courier from Sir Robert
Hart. inspector general Of customs at
Pekin, has Just arrived. He left Pc
kin Monday. June %. and reports the
situation desperate. On June IS, he
reports, Baron Won Ketteler. the Ger
man minister was killed. All the le-
cations except the British. German and
Italian have been destroyed. The di-
plomats and missionaries are in the
British legation under fire. Can
non command the legations. but they
are not being used. Captain McCalla.
commander Of the Newark. estimates
that 5000 soldiers will be required to
relieve the ministers in Pekin.
uERLIN. July 2.-From well authen-
tirated sources a representative OF the
Associated Press is able to state that
today, after a detailed statement by
Count Won Buelow. secretary of state
for foreign affairs. regarding the Chi
ncse situation. Emperor William made
uD his mind TO insist upon fun salts
faction for the death Of Baron Won
Ketteler. for which purpose he resolved
TO send altogether armed forces APP
proximately as large as those OF other
powers chiefly interested in restoring
order in China.
A considerable portion of the Ger
man fleet will be sent also. Orders
were issued to prepare five new bat
tleships for sailing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-03

(cOntlnued on Foufth Page.l
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-03

NEW YORK, July "A special to
the Herald from Washington says:
1t is becoming apparent to diplomats
in Washingt)n IN that behind the interna-
tional concert, prevailing with respect
to China, interested nations are quietly
trying to ascertain where each will
stand when consideration is given to
the question Of the future government
of the celestial kingdom. 1t is known
that Japan has been sounding the Unit
ed States and Great Britain to ascer-
tain the position they will take in the
event of certain contingencies growing
out of any policy Russia may adopt
There is reason TO believe that Great
Britain has been equally jealous in
making inquiries on this point and
Germany likewise. has not been be-
hindhand.
One of the most important results Of
Japan's representations to Secretary
Fay has been that he has informed the
Toxic government that the United
States, individually, has no objection
to her placing as many troops in China
as may be necessary to settle the trou-
ble Japan has approached other Eu-
ropean powers to ascertain their views
as to her intention to send an army
into China, but the result can only be
inferred. 1t Is learned on authority
that beside reinforcing her squadron
at Taku, Japan has mobllized a division
of between 1900 and 10000 men, AS
she has an effective force of 5000 men
already in China, 1t will be seen that
she viii soon be represented by a mill
tary force larger than that of any other
power.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-03

Copyrighted. 1900 Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. July 2.-Bad news
came this morning from Rear-Admir-
al Kempff confirming the worst stor-
les which have emanated from China
relating TO conditions az Pekin, and a
feeling of disquiet was noticeable
among the administration officials and
diplomats. The German embassy show
particular anxiety for information re-
specting the sad end Of Baron Won
ketteer. II was said this afternoon
at the state department. that the only
news was that there seemed 10 be a
unanimous agreement on the part of the
powers 10 welcome with the utmost
coraialty Japan's offer to furnish re-
inforcemenis FOR the forces now tper-
atug along the Pei lio river In an
effort 10 reach PekIn. as Japan alone
Of the powers is prepared TO throw In
20 China whatever number OF tooTs
may be needed. News TO that efect
had come 20 the stntc department from
all dir.etions.. and particularly from
England. Russia and France. AS far as
the state department is concerned II
had previously accorded Japan a free
hand IN the matter of the number Of
troops TO be employed in China upon
voluntary and courteous statement
OF the purpose OF the employment OF
these forces.
The navy department tonight received
the following cablegram from Admiral
Kcmpf; Casualties TO date. Corporal
james F. Lannlgan. Privates ]. X. NIL
Ter. W. II. Morris. E. II. ProvensaI John
Hunter. W. ". Nichols; Boatswain's
Mate T. Thomas, Gunners mate b.
Benson. Apprentice II. A. Broman,
Landsman II. S. Eversen. seriously
wounied. Cadet Tausslg. BoatswaIns-
mate Holoyoke. Coxswain Thomas. and
,hlr,y.four others slightly wounded.
ships crews OF all nations are embark
ing.
Soldiers and marines remain ashore |
Captain MccNlla Is on duty. Captain
Mecalla vas reported wounded In the
previous cablegram so the latest news
that he was not badly hurt,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-03

NEW YORK. July "A dispatch to
the Tribune from London says:
Official dispatches, given out by the
admiralty, show that a foreign force Of
14.2O0 officers and men has landed at
Taku. and that the river route has
been opened to Tien Tsin, where Ad-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-03

LONDON. July S.--The allies are not
advancing for the relief Of Pekin This
announcement to the house OF commons
by William S. John Broderlck. under
secretary OF state for foreign AFFAIRS,
was received with exolNmaticns OF as
ton'shment and dismay, Sir Ellis Ash
mead Bartlett inquired for any infor-
nation that had been received from
the legations at Pekin. or as to the
composition ana camnaNd of the rellev-
ing force aud OF its present POSITION.
Broderick read The DISPATCHES received
today and sad that ;he total allied
force available Is now about 1900 as
troops have been RAP IL advancing,
adding TWe do not yet know what
arrangements have been made locally
regarding the command of the expedi-
tion. but Il has rot yet been thought
possible 10 attempt q further advance
The eonsuls have been In communiea-
ton with the Viceroys in the Yangtse
region and they are quite Well aware
that support will be given by her maj
esty's government in preserving order.
II is obviously impossible that the rep
rcsentatives OF the powers at Pekln
should he consulted, as no communlca-
tions are passing between theln."
THE situation is desperate, Hasten"
These words from the message Of Won
Bergen, member Of the German lega-
ton at Pekin. countersigned by Sir
Robert Hart, inspector general of Gus
toms, and dated nine days ago. are the
theme Of all private comment. They
are preparing for news of II frlghtful
Nine days ago the ammuni-
tion of the little garrison defending for
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-03

BERLIN. July S.-The consular body
at Tien Tsin has unanimously pro-
posed to their governments as the sole
means OF saving the foreigners at Pc
kin that the united powers should in
form the Chinese authorities that the
graves Of the ancestors of the Imperial
family at Pekin win be destroyed If the
foreigners at Pekin, especially the min
listers. are harmed. It is understood
that Great Britain is now disposed to
adhere to the proposal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-03
JEALOUSY CAUSES MURDER.
San Francisco Restaurant Keeper
Shoots His wife.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2.-Henry
La Rlanch, proprietor of the Saddle
Rock restaurant, shot and probably ia
tally wounded his wife at 2;SO o'clock
this morning, Jealousy was the cause.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-03
JAPAN OFFERS TO FURNISH TROOPS
TO SUPPORT POWERS AT PEKN
Asks United States II There Is Any Objection and the State De-
parment Replies That There Is None So Far as
This Government Is Concerned
BAD NEWS RECEIVED FROM REAR.ADMIRAL KEMpFF

Tens Thousands Chinese Assembling Assist 10 the Attack Tn Ts La
Pskn Be Uud Siege Threatened With Starvation
Factions Pskiu Appeals
o Fight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-03

NEW YORK, July IA dispatch to
the Herald from Che Foo says:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-03

niraI Seymour stlll remains az COM
mander Of the foreign contingent. This
force has 80 field and machine guns.
and Is capturing argenals. blowing up
forts and shelling Chinese positions and
mobs. All these acts Of war are com
mltted BY the eight powers whose off,
cial representatives. have refused 10
leave the capital. and have Jointly
warned the Tsung II Yamen that It
VIII be held responsible for their safety
and that Of all foreigners In China. It
is not yet known whether the allied
forces are moving from Tien Tsln to-
ward Pekin. but 1t Is plain that their
march will be opposed by Chinese regu-
lars and swarms OF Boxers. and that
ttelr advance win Increase the dangers
OF the legations and enklndle revolt In
middle and southern China.
The anomalies Of the situation are 80
numerous that there Is a growing feel
ing among well-informed men that
there VIII be some diplomatic settle
ment by which the occupation Of the
capital may be prevented. A prominent
member Of parliament has assured me
that a settlement viii be brought about
after strong demonstration Of mill
tary force al Tien Tsin and Taku. and
that the partition Of China will be de-
ferred. While Russia coyets Manchu-
ria she is not prepared to assume the
responsibility OF governing northern
China, and is unwilling TO sanction the
occupation Of two or three provinces
by japan ia addition to Corea. while
France wishes the annexation OF Yunan
10 Tonquln. and Germany wants shang
Tung. England is not ready to assume
the responsibility OF the administration
OF the populous Yangtse Valley.
The crisis has come prematurely, and
for this reason some Of the most saga
eious men in parliament believe that
there will be some temporary adjust
ment with the consent Of Russia, Eng
land. France and Germany. that the
empress win remain In power. and that
the existing excitement will pass away.
1t hardly seems possible TO reconcile
the military preparations now In prog
ress with a policy OF temporary ex-
pedients and pacific diplomacy. and
public men who are assuming that the
China question viii be speedily settled
do not explain what is to be done with
Japan. whose troops now on the ground
are inferior in strength only to those
OF Russia.
There are many rumors Of increasing
excitement in Canton and other cities
OF the empire. and there is the usual
sheaf Of contradictions and surmises re-
pecting the legations. There is little
trustworthy information and there are
many signs here Of public indifference.
Englishmen are not eager for a second
this year with an enemy
whose defensive resources are under
estimated. They will consider it states
manllke for Lord Salisbury to arrange
a settlement Of some kind with Russia
and the empress, If a compromise be
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-25

interest is manifested on the part
Of exhibitors of the horse. SWINE,
sheep and poultry. Ample space
has been allotted these departments
and the promise is something
great.
The fish exhibit in preparation
by the agent of the United States
fish commission and by firms and
individuals located at points along
the Texas coast, and the beautiful
Ice palace TO be constructed by
Harry Londa Of New Braunfels will
be very attractive features.
The large sum Of $4,000 in cash
prizes, devoted to the racing de-
partment, will attract many famous
horses aud a good time is promised
the many who desire TO witness the
triumphs Of the horse.
Many Of the best bands of MeAi-
co aud Texas will be in daily at.
tendance, and the occasion emil.
vened by numerous outdoor con.
celts, band contests and parades.
San Antonio viii spare no effort
or expense to make this a Joyous
and profitable season for all who
attend.
Very low round trip rates will
be authorized by the /. e G.. ~
railroad and its connections so thai
everybody can attend.
For further particulars apply L
the nearest railroad agent or to d
J. Price, G. p. and Il. A., Pales
tine, Texas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-25
TO ARREST RIOTERS.
Some af the Leader. al Akron WIN n.
Taken ints Custody.

Akron. O., Ang. There was no
trouble Of amy kind in I ussiiy during
Thursday night. the stree, being prac.
tically deserted except by soldiers. who
patrolled all thoroughfares IN the busi.
ness sections. The authorities have se.
cured the names Of about 30 Of the
rioters and viii undoubtedly take into
custody some OF the leaders Of the mob
The Fourth and Eighth regiments will
b. held here for several days. the mayor
fearing the friends Of the men taken
into custody may attempt to rescue them
II large force Is not on hand 20 guard
the prisoners.
some excitement was caused by an
extra edition Of a local naper with head
lines announcing that Peck might be
brought 10 Akron. Newsboys rushed
about yelling IAN About Peck Coming
Back. " Commissioner McMillon prompt.
ly telephoned the paper 70 call In is
boys. Mayor Young reiterated the or.
der as soon as informed Of the matter.
Peck Is not coming back % Akron. not
for some weeks az least. says sheriff
Kelly, who has charge of Peck, SAYS his
prisoner will remain IN the Cleveland
Jail.