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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
MARCH TO PEKIN
HAS COMMENCED
American, British and Japanese Troops
Left TientSin This Morning.
10000 FOREIGNERS AVAILABLE
Strength of Chinese Forces Not
= +or ~ Ascertained.
FIRST BATTLE, TO BE At PElTANG

Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires
London, Eng, Aug. 1.-The allies
bepap the advance from Tientsin this
morning, ''aInounces an agency bulletin
dated Shanghai at ii. 10 a. M. today.
It is assumed that the Americans,
British and Japanese are taking part IN
this forward movement whether other
pationalities are or not An advance
base will probably be established 20 or
30 miles nearer Pekin, and supplies
will be assembled preparatory to d.
rect stroke at the capital.
OF the 10000 allies debarked at
Pechili ports, English military obsery-
ers consider that 10000 are available
for an advance beyond Tientsin. The
Chinese forces, according TO the vague
gatherings of the allies intelligence
officers, I'm to July 27th were disposed
in great arc 80 miles long and III or
10 miles distant. The number and
exact location of the several divisions
are utterly unknown. The Peiho River
is blockaded by sunken stone- laden
iupks for 20 miles beyond Tientsin, and
| farther tlp, according to Chinese spies
of the allies, a dam has been con-
structed for the purpose of flooding the
| low lying expanse of country.
The first engagement Of the relief ex.
pedition will probably be at Peitaug,
where the viceroy of Yulu PERSONAL,
commands.
The following information wal
brought to Tienisin July 25th. by
Chinese missionary student, who wal
sent TO the British Legation at Pekin
He was unable to deliver the message
entr listed to him, and left PekIn Jul.
18th. He saw few troops between
Pekin and YangtsuE. No works hat
been constructed. Food in Pekin wa
scarce. and the city would be unabl
to endure siege.
Among the scraps of information
brought by another courier, who lei
Pekin July l4th, was the fact tia
Gen. Ma, notable Boxer chief, hal
been killed by the legationers.
Shanghai kilograms of this date sa
that the foreign consuls met yesterday
and decided to invite Admiral Sey
mour fBritishl too take command G
the Shanghai defences. The Unite
States consul general, j. Goodnow, an
the French onsul-general, M. Debe
zaure, on behalf Of the oonsuls, visite
Admiral Seymour and he promised
draw up plans and submit them to
! council Of officers. The Shanghai Git
|, Council objects TO the consular actor
: The British Second Infantry Brigad
! has been ordered 70 debark at Honi
,, kong, to form flying column to ser'
anywhere in China. Two more tram
ports with Indian troops on board al
due to arrive today.
The customa officers at Canton ha'
!. seized a Chinese junk, which, ha
1000 rifles and much ammunitie
! aboard,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
THE CHRISTIANA.
Many improvements to the Stream During
the Past 10 Months.

Many improvements to the Stream During
the Past 10 Months.
In the past is months the Christiana
River has underg ,ne many changes
The only visible changes are the jetties.
for the greater part Of Improvement is
under water On the shore opposite
Morrison's point and at the mouth Of
the Brandywine the new ietty is almost
complete and will be of great service
both to the Brandywine and the Chris.
tiana. The old jetty at the mouth of
the Christiana ia being attended further
into the Delaware and both it and the
new one on the south side are nearly
completed. The object Of these changes
is to assist ia maintaining the depth of
the Christiana.
Within short time it is expected
that the number of wharves along the
stream will be greatly increased by the
plant Of the Delaware Forge and Steel
10. and other establishments expected
to locate there.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
SEIZED THE PROPERTY.

Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
Manaeua, Nicaragua, Aug. ]. The
government of Nicaragua has taken
possession of the property of the Mari
time Canal Co. and removed the COM
pany's oars, rails aud property to the
interior from Greytown, under article
"a OF the concession.
New York, August 1.--August lst
was the date set for the assembling of
the Nicaraguan Congress 10 regular
session. One subject to come up was
the confirming Of the decision of the
coui Is and the official declai alton Of the
Minister of Public Works that the time
granted to the Maritime Canal Go. of
Nicar aqua, whose headquaf tiers are in
New York, in which to construct an
inter oceanic ship canal across Nioar-
aqua had expired, and that the conces-
sion to that company is null and void.
II is probable that the seizure Of the
company and property has been made
in conformity with the decision and
declaration above mentioned possibly
reinforced by Congressional action.
The Nicaraguan Congress, at the ses-
sion begun today. is expected to take
action with reference to the acquisition
by the government of the United States
| Of belt of territory IGOR 10 miles wide
across Nicaragua, embracing the APP
proved route on which to construct IN
inter oceanic ship canal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02

suggested to the Pekin authorities that
they send an embassy Immediately to
Tientsin clothed with full authority to
deal with the situation and given IN
limited power to afford repatriation for
the injuries inflicted upon the interna-
tionals If this is preceded by the
release of the ministers from siege,
there is possibility that the Powers
temporarily will suspend the military
movement, which may, In the end,
be rendered unnecessary if the embassy
meets the demands uf Europe and
America.
Meanwhile, Admiral Reiney cables
that more marines those who crossed
on the Grant under Major Biddle--are
being sent to Tientsin, Indicating the
intention of the military commanders
there to make an early start.
The advices from LII Hung Chang
brought to the State Department today
by Minister WI afford strong evidence
Of the desire of Chinese government
to escape from its present predicament,
| and certainly seem TO afford reason
| able guarantee for the bodily safety Of
the legationers pending the outcome OF
negotiations respecting the abandon
ment of the Pekin campaign.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
PLAYWRIGHT HOYT REL sASED.


Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Hartford, Conn, Aug. 1.-The de.
oision of Judge H B. Freeman Of the
Probate Court In the case of Charles
II. Hoyt, playwright, was announced
today. Mr.. Hoyt is released from the
retreat for the insane where he was CON
fined, on condition that he be placed
under the care of physician selected
by his friends, and that a guardian be
appointed.
Mr.. Hoyt was committed to the re-
treat after hearing In the Probate
Court last week. The case aroused In
teose interest at Oharlestown, N. H..
the home Of Mr.. Hoyt; and when a
hearing in the case was granted upon
the application of George H. Dickinson
of Atlanta, Ga, large number OF
|, Charlestown residents came here to give
testimony. The petition alleged that
Mr.. Hoyt was brought to Hartford on
and that Re was confined in the retreat
against his will.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
/ WELCOME INTELLIGENCE.
Japanese Hospital Ship Has Been Put I
Our Disposal.

Japanese Hospital Ship Has Been Put at
Our Disposal.
Washington. Aug 1.-The Chinese
minister called at the State Department
early today, and presented to Secretary
Hay some Of the latest correspondence
that has passed between Ii Hung
Chang and the imperial Chinese gov
eminent. The minister dispatches
state that, on July 18th, Ii Hung
Chang and several Of the most infiuen-
tial viceroys memoi ialized the Emperor
to extend protection to all foreigners In
Pekin and elsewhere in China. The
reply to this memorial was delayed for
some time, and the yiceroys presented
snother petition, asking that the min
listers should either be given safe escort
from Pekin or that free communion
tiop should be opened between them
and their governments. The reply to
the last memorial has not been re-
ceived, but, after it's dispatch by the
viceroys, Ii Hung Chang received an
answer to the first memorial, in which
the Emperor, by imperial edict, ordered
all loyal Chinese to protect foreigners
liz the EIfise.
The folId@ing cablegram was received
at tbs Navy Dspai tment this morning
| "pakn, July 29.-Solape, with SICK
and wounded, proceeded Nngasaki,
| Yokohama, Guam, Honolulu and Mare
| Island; five marines and navy officers,
| Ave army officers, nine navy men, Il
marines, 65 Ninth Infantry. A il mer
| will remain aboard Solace unless Other
wise recommended by army medica
authorities at Nagasaki or Surgeon
Anderson at Yokohama. Army hospi.a
ship Relief preparing at Nagasaki fol
Tuku Japanese hospital ship alternat
ing here at our disposal il needed
| Lieut.. Leonard's condition more favor
able sie6oyery hopeful. Biddle's com
handkerchief Tientsin. Remey."
+ Major Biddles' command consists O.
225 marines who sailed from San Fran
DISCO on the Grant with Gen Chafee
and the Sixth Cavalry.
| The ScabIe from Admiral Remey show
that he has sent home on the hospital
shin Solace those who were wounded a
the battle Of Tientsin and those wh'
we're siok among the American force
His statement that the Japanese hos
pital ship will be at our disposal TO
Conveying sick and wounded to Maya
saki is welcome intelligence, and ma.
relieve the situation materially in cas-
of hard lighting in Pekin
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
BRESCl DOES NOT DENY.


That He Had Been Designated to Assas-
Isinatc King Humbeat of Italy,
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Rome, Italy, Aug. LIN the course
CT his examination, yesterday, Bresci
did not deny that he had oeen de-
signated to assassinate King Humbert.
It is now believed here that the crime
was arranged in Paterson, N. J.
A man named Salvatore Quintayalli,
who returned from the United States
with Bresci aud accompanied him to
an anarchist meeting in Paris, has
been arrested at the Rio Marina, on
the Island OF Elba. The police found
on him letters and photographs of
anarchists, Anton Tanner, who accom-
panied Bresci from the United States,
has been arrested at Ivrea. In conse-
auence of these arrests, the belief in the
existence Of plot lie increasing.
Bresci's brother, who is q lieutenant
in the italian army. stigmatizes the
crime as the most oowardly act of the
century. He had no news of his brother
for q long time, and though! he was
still in the United States.
Parliament has been summoned to
meet August 9th.
II is stated that Queen Margherita
will retire to Streia, to live with her
mother.
The clergy of Monza and throughout
Italy are holding memorial services
today.
Great excitement is reported al
Milan. The troops are 10 readiness al
their barracks to prevent disturbance.
A score of prominent anarchists have
been arrested The police are active
and other arrests are expected.
King Victor Emmanuel Ill ant
| Queen Helena arrived here early thi.
MOI ming, and started for Monza, wher'
they will arrive this evening. Tbt
ministers met Their Majesties at tn
i railtnndl station. ILn-. ~. q --..--- !
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
A STRANGER SEES THE CITY.
Thinks There is Resemblance Betwee
Wilmington and Baltimore.

Thinks There is a Resemblance Between
Wilmington and Baltimore.
a Philadelphia visited Wilmington
Tuesday for the first time In 10 years.
having two objects in view one to
enjoy the trolley ride between the two
cities and tho other to see Wilmington.
He arrived in the morning and after
looking about several hours returned.
In conversation with reporter of
The Gazette, lie said he was favor
ably impressed with Wilmington. He
noticed many Improvements. He
thought the business section of the
city resembled Baltimore.
The Philadelrhian> inquired about
the late Senator Robert }. Handy,
saying be knew Mr.. Handy well when he
was in the Philadelphia City Councils.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
TO PREVENT FORWARD MOVEMENT.
The Chinese Government Employing Every
Device DiplomaticaIly.

The Chinese Government Employing Every
Device DipiomaticaiIy.
Washington, Aug. 1.-The safety of
the ministers at Pekin Icing tenn
porarily assured, the attention of the
government is now being directed
toward two objects, first to effect ths
permanent safety of the ministers by
bringing them away from Pekin. and
second to hasten the advance on the
Chinese capital. The Chinese govern
ment is employing every device diplo-
matically to prevent the forward move.
ment Of the International column. Ii
Hung Chang is the main reliance to
encompass this purpose. but he is ham
pered by the obtuseness of the Pekin
officials. Our government is willing to
render such assistance as it properly
can. hut it must be upon the terms
already laid down.
1t is said here that the one possible
means of stopping the forward move.
meut of the column within the reachsof
the Chinese government is an instant
compliance with the first of the de-
mands of the Powers, namely, that the
ministers be put in free communication
with their governments. 1t has been
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
NO MORE CIPHER MESSAGES.


Communications Sent to the Ministers at
Pekin.
Copyrighted, 1900 by The Associated Press.
Chefoo, China. July 3l.-The gov
ernor of Shantung has telegraphed to
United States Consul Fowler that the
Tsung Ii Yamen directs him to notify
the oonsuls that. as the military opera
tions at Pekin and Tienlsin are I'M
settled, only message in plain language,
without cipher or reference to military
affairs, will be delivered 10 the minis
ters.
The governor says that the govern
ment troops occupy Paotingfu, and
Consul Fowler fears that the mission
aries there have been murdered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
COUNTERFEIT SILVER DOLLARS.
Bogus Money in Circulation In This City
Gpod iDeceptiou,

Bogus Money In Circulation In This City
A Good Deception.
Several counterfeit silver dollars have
been discoy cred in this city during the
past few days. The coin bears date OF
1859 and. although tribe lighter than
Uncle Sans money, IL a good decep-
tion so good, in fact, that one of the
pieces was taken by one of the banks a
few days ago.
A back official. in speaking Of the
matter, said close watch had been
kept for them since the fist one made
its appearance and as only two or three
had been discovered it is believed there
are very few in circulation, and now
that publicity has been given the mat
ter, il there are any ''shoyers OF the
queer" here they will probably make
themselves scarce.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
MONEY FOR NATIONAL GUARD.

Adjutant- General Hart Receives Notice OF
the Increased Appropriation.
Garrett ]. Hart, acknowledgement of
the National Guard of Delaware, has
received notice from the War Depart
ment that Delaware's superintendent
from the government for the National
Guard, under the new law. will be
s5, 175.66 year, which can be drawn
10 clothing, arms, camp and garrison
equipage. The money ia now available.
Heretofore the State has received
only about half that amount. The in
crease is the result of law passed by
the last Congress- increasing the annual
appropriation of the government to the
National Guard Of the States from
$500, 600 to 81, 600, 600.
Much Of Delaware's appropriation
will, in all probability, come in uni
fol- ms and camp equipase, as oil Of the
quartermastei' stores we're taken by
the government during the Spanish war.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
WATER DEPARTMENT.

Business Transacted as the weekly Meet
ing of the Commissioners.
The Water COMMISSIONERS held their
weekly meeting Tuesday afternoon,
and devoted most Of the time to The
transaction of routine business, Mem
tion was made OF the fact that the dam
ut Clayton street, at the entrance to
the south long race. is wearing out and
1t will be necessary to build new one
within the next few years. A stone
dam may be put In. A sand bar in
front of Raitlesnake Run also came Ia
for share Of attention and may be re.
moved.
The balance in bank WINS reported to
be s6l, 905. 80. The weekly payroll,
81, 2O6. 81, and monthly roll, 1888. were
passed. It was reported that the pay
ment of water rents had been moro
prompt this year than last year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
RESISTING WAGE REDUCTION.

The puddlers at the works of the
Diamond State Steel Go. feel aggrieved
over tine prospects Of a cut-down that is
scheduled to take effect on Monday,
August 18th, Several men were seen
yesterday morning and suggested that
meeting be held and committee az
pointed to see the head Of the firm 10
relation to the reduction. 1t is claimed
that the proposed cutdown OF 20 per
cent is too great.
The horseshoe makers, spikemakers
and roughers will not submit to the cut
of 10 per cent In their wages, and will
go out with the intention Of remaining
out and seeking employment elsewhere.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
ORDERED NOT TO DELAY.

Copyrighted, 1900, by The Associated Press.
Tientsin, China. July 26, via Chefoo.
July 30, and Shanghai, Aug. 1.-The
American commander received orders
from Washington today not to delay
the advance on Pekin. He was also
informed that heavy reinforcements are
en- route.
Great activity is noticeable at
preparations are being hurried. 1t is
extremely unlikely that either the
Japanese or the British intend to be
left behind the Americans, though
the British preparations are long
way from completeness, The Japanese
organization, on the other hand, excites
the admiration Of all.
The total strength of the allies
here is l7.0oo. Reinforcements are
arriving daily.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02

Philadelphia, July Receipts Bceyes. 2s4s; /
sheep 1928; hogs, 2675. Beef cattle--Extra, ga
5Jsc.; good 51Sa5ssc.i medium 6sfaS15c.; common,
4asa5Lc Sheep and lambs Extra, <a5c good. "a
a4I.c.; medium 31za4c.; common. spring
lainba 4Aehe. Hogs-Best western, l5aaTSSe..
other kinds, 714aT1ac. Fat COWS, 21fas5S4c; Inin
$50 to sib
East Buffalo, N. T., July ap.-Cattle--Good TO
best smooth, fat export cAtfle ~ 6oao 15 good 70
l66good TO choice bueherT steers " seaS 10; good
to beet butchcrs steers, .acaAso gooa 70
bsst OF bulls $500; ieeaeE p irS sos Sc'd
good 70 pest ta& heaIeIs V.ovso' shL ~ q Sv ~
gheifes $4a4t fat cows s9oa " eesN ss9 ~,
4.25; fat cows cpHmon l ~. a. AL ~ y,
feeding steer, coca 70 entra r. z1asao, in ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
THREATENED WITH LOCKJAW.
Ellis Il. Perry Recovering From an Injur.
~ Which Caused Alarm.

Ellis Il. Perry Recovering From an Injury
- Which Caused Alarm.
Ellis E. Perry of No. 10l West Thir-
tieth street is recovering fiom an injury
which gave him much concern for few
days, as he was threatened with lock-
Jaw. He Is an iron worker and about
two weeks ago ran nail nearly Though
the palm of his left hand.
He gave the iniHry very little concern
at the time and remained at work for
eight days, but at the expiration of
that time his hand began to swell and
give him much pain. He was COM
PEELED to cease working and careful
surgical treatment has enabled him to
cross the danger line. His hand is
still very sore, but is not near SO pain :
full as ID WAS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
BATTLE WITH NEGROES.

Associated Press Dispatch byispeciai RircsF9 Q
Chicago, Ill, Aug. IA special
from Tampioo, Mexico, to the Record
says
'.As q result Of the. encounter which
took place at nona Cecilia, o fashion
able suburb Of this CITY. yesterday,
between go Bahama negroes and force
of Tampico police, aided by q COMPANY
of soldiers from the government bar
RACKS here. four negroes and two sol,
diers have died from their wounds and
81 negroes are suffering from wounds,
several of whom will die. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
INJURED ON THE RAILROAD.
Clarence RothweIl Meets with an Acct
= dent Near Clayton.

dent Near Clayton.
Clarence Rothwell, oolored, aged 10
years, living at Odessa, was badly in
jrrsd on tine Delaware railroad Tnes-
day afternoon, about 5 O'Clock. He
had been working on farm at Clay
ton and was on his way home. He at
tempted to get on q moving freight
train and ia doing so slipped and the
train passed over his right leg.
Yesterday morning he was removed to
the county hospital at Farnhurst on
the train reaching there at 10 O'Clock.
His leg had to be amputated at the
knee, the operation being performed by
Drs. Draper, Spiuanc and Bastiau.
The boy is getting along as well as can
be expected. 5,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
Funeral of John CLARK Ridpath.

Associated Press Dispatch by specMI WITS.
New York, Aug. l. The body of
John CLARK Ridpath, historian, who
died in the Prssby terrain Hospital last
night, after lingering illness, Will he
taken to Green Castle, Ind, the his
torian's late home, where the funeral
services will be heid. There will be no
funeral service In this CITY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02

special Correspondence of.Gazetre and Journal.
Dover, Aug. ]. Sunday school Day
Is being observed at the Camden camp
meeting today. Chief Justice Lore and
T.. r.. Ferguson are tho speakers. While
going TO camp last night, a carriage CO.
cupied by William W. Watson and j..
M. Wilson and ono occupied by William
Butler, Elmer West and Thomas kersey
collided. and Watson had his shoulders
sprained and Ksrsey was rendered I'M
conscious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Brandywine Summit, Pa, Aug. ]. =
The Brandywine Summit campmeeting
will open tomorrow Eight wlth bright
prospects. The Rev. W. l.. s. Murray,
b. b., the minister in charge, assisted
by the Rev. Robert Watt, d. D., has
prepared fine programme, and the
camp ropulace anticipates delightful
season. Indications point to the largest
permanent attendance for several years.
and considerably in c,ss of the at
tendance last year.
Already, 10 families have arrived, and
probably 90 more families viii arrive
today or tomorrow. The ,oamT
directory, as partially prepared, is as
follows:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02

At6.55 O'Clock yesterday the Edge
Moor or wcfkmen's train on the r,
W. & b. railroad delayed traffic en- tho
northbound track for several minutes
and trains we're sent over the south.
bound tracks. The trouble was caused
by the locomotive jumping the track.
No one was injured. The Edge Moor
train arrived here about an hour and
q half late.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Washington, Aug. /. Former Gov.
Roger Wolcott of Massachusetts, to
whom the position of United States
Ambassador to Italy recently was
offered, has accepted it, and his COM
mission, has been issued. He succeeds
Ambassador Draper, resigned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, Aug. 1.-The temporary or
eanization OF Democratic club was
effected here last night. James Boyer
was elected Temporary president, and
T.. L. Clements temporary secretary.
Permanent organization will be effected
August 9th.