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New Ulm review., 1900-05-09

The United States senate has
passed the Nicaraguan canal bill with
out waiting for the report Of the COM
mission appointed for the express pur-
pose of digging up facts upon which the
house might base its action. The reason
gilen for such haste is that the ssmem.
bers have heard from their constituents
and they demand the canal" Pity some
of these members had not waited to hear
from their constituents in regard to the
Porto Rlcan affair. In that case, how
ever, the people were not supposed to
know what they wanted. ..s@s9 -
New Ulm review., 1900-05-09

WORD comes from Washington that
nothing will be done at the present ses-
sion toward the reduction Of the war
taxes. The only reason given is that to
take any action at this time would make
trouble for the republican party in the
campaign. Decidedly a case Of the devil
and the deep sea. Ifa reasonable por.
tion of the war taxes are not removed
trouble for the republican party Is as
certain as the visits. of the tax collector
himself. z
New Ulm review., 1900-05-09

IT is claimed that McCleary's nomi-
nation is certain at the coming republi-
can convention, which is doubtless true.
In that event, however, it will be inter
esting to hear him explain how it comes
that Senators Nelson and Davis were
both so woefully ignorant upon the ques-
tion of the Porto Rican tariff as he said
his constituents were.
New Ulm review., 1900-05-09

on = & q = u "
En- I'M q
Charlss Psice wlsn s 4 !li ~ befoss
CITY Jushce Jacobs - !
% ansuer to fhe cha1 of liinal IS. IS.
sault upon the PEARSON q Lin sisben-
brnnner, TIE ~ year Old Child of d lllr,
and Nm. George siebsnb brnn1sr. Prica
wass sarrested on the evening ofs ~ phi 80.
but owing q the fact that County Lttor-
lney Olsen could not give ~ &C bis
Ipersonsl attention sooner tho hearing
was adjourned until Monday of this
week. The syidence offered by the state
was not any too strong, but II the conrt
erred s. binding the defendant over il
VS. e Ieast upon the safe aide, and 90
ciety will not be the worse for this pris-
oner's forcible detention until the sitting
|sof the grand jury IN June. Il IS claimed;
that Price Is member Of the Ancient
Order Of Rest, o. is what il moro COM
monty known . = tramp, and if this be
the case has scarcely an excuse for liy-
ing much less 8 valid reason for beiDg
permitted g remain zat large, bnt this
fact Of conIse, has nothing 70 do with
the present case and should have no IN
Auence il the verdict as 70 his guilt or
innocence Of the crime with which he
is charged. But whether he be tramp
or millionaire one thing is certain, and
that Is if he be guilt Of even the intent
he should suffer punishment. The ra-
visher Of Young girls is beyond sympa-
thy and no sentence imposed upon such
. brute can possibly be too severe. There
can be no extenuating circumstances
which the court may justly take into
consideration. IL guilty at all he ] is
guilty in the fullest degree and should
be punished accordingly. Upon the
hearing County Attorney Olson ap-
peared for the state and Einar Hoidale
for. the defense. Sss; ..s=
New Ulm review., 1900-05-09
WrTH the Metholist eener1l con,


WrTH The Methodist gsner1l confer.
ence abrogs sting the rules prohibiting
dancing, card plAying and such like
amusements, il ought not Is be such I
difficult thing for the average newspa-
per man TO be 8 pretty good sort ofsa
church member. Most Of the bows II
the business are square enough 20 be
taken into full connection any old time.
The Alexandra Citizen, although not
in the second district, knows 3 good
thing when It sees il and offers the fol-
lowing suggestion which is worth con-
sidering:
# the good people Of the Second Dis
trict want McC Cleary to- stay at home,
why not pit John a. johnson, the bril-
liant ST. Peter editor, against him: John
has forgotten more than James ever
knew.
New Ulm review., 1900-05-09

In order to avert q threatened strike
the Standard Oil company last week
made . ten per cent advance in the
wages Of large number Of its em-;
ployees. This is certainly very COM
mendable, but how about the successive
raises IN the price of kerosene and gaso-.
line which have been made in the past
two years with never q thought Sof an
advance for the wage earners. VI
For some years prior to 1896 the
Standard Oil trust dividends announced
to 12 per cent year. It now declares
a quarterly dividend Of 10 per cent, fol-
loving upon Il 20 per cent declaration
for the first three months of this year
making 80 per cent for six months. Div
idends for four years past have averaged
about SO per cent annually. The power
of this monopoly over the people ap-5
pears to be practically unlimited, and to.
he increasing as time passes.
The Lind administration has at last
succeeded in having the grain freight
rates reduced on all lines in southwest
ern Minnesota. From Tracy the rate on
wheat has been reduced from IA to 1241,
on flax from II to Ia. Will the people
give the administration credit for this
benefit or will they contend thatit was
an act voluntarily performed by the rail
roads, or will they try to make them
selves believe that their republican rep
resentatives. are back of the move.
Tracy Herald. Ms, #
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-09
TROOPS FOR CHINA.
Arrangements Being Rapidly Perfected
For Their Transportation.

San Francisco, CAL, August 6.-PrePa-
rations were completed at the Mare Is
land navy yard today for sending another
large detachment of troops to China from
this port and the advance of those here
will sail in about two weeks if transporta-
ton facilities are such that they can be
moved. The transports at the yard viii
be repaired in a few days and the troops
will be started at the earliest possible mo-
ment. Of the vessels just chartered to
take the soldiers into China two are OF
American register, four of British, and
one Norwegian. Eight other American
vessels have been called for by this gov
eminent for transports. They haye to-
tai registry of 23,242 tons, which the
United States expects to use in sending
American soldiers to China. They are
the only ones available for transport duty
To get steamships in the East and send
the troops by way of Suez Canal would
take from forty to forty-fye days. Going
by way of the Pacific coast the trip can
be made in about half that time, or at
most four weeks.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-09
NEW TESTIMONY
IN POWERS CASE.
Man Who Saw a STOPPING Figure By
The Fountain.
THE FRANKFORT MILITIA.
CAPTAIN WOlcOlt Denies That 1t Was LINED
Up for Marching Orders When the
Assassination 0ccurred-Dick
Combs Lawyer Makes State
ment in Regard to the
Formers Alleged
Confession.
Confession.

Georgetown, KY, August Ga piece
of new testimony was brought out today
at the beginning of the fifth week in the
trial of former Secretary of State Caleb
Powers charged with completely in the
Goebel shooting.
E. r. Bullock, of Lexington, swore that
he was in the Adjutant Generals office
when the fatal shots We're fired. He
stepped out and saw man in a STOPPING
position behind the public fountain near
bv. Bullock could not tell whether the
man was white or black, and did not
know what became of him. Bullock de-
clared that he saw Colonel Jack Chinn
walk rapidly into the State House as he
stepped from the Adjutant Generals
house. Apparently Bullock's statement
did not excite much interest.
Captain D. B. Wolcott, who had charge
of the Frankfort militia, was sworn to-
day. He said the company was on duty
at the State capital the day the legislature
met and throughout the session, but de-
MED that the soldiers were lined up ready
for marching orders when the assassina'
ton occurred. He said they were
equipped with guns and side'arms, but
this merely happened 50.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-09
THE TROOPS ENGAGED.

The most positive addition to the news
of the day was the brief line from the
correspondent of the Associated Press at
Tien Tsin stating that the Ninth and
Fourteenth Infantry, Reilly's Battery,
and the marines we're in the battle OF
Pejtsapg. 1t was this force which, With
the British and Japanese, bore the brunt
of the attack on the left flank which was
to turn the enemy's position. This plan
had already been made clear by General
Chafee's dispatch, although he did not
mention what American troops would be
engaged.
In view of the participation of Amerl'
can troops, the War and Navy Depart
ments are anxiously expectant of reports
of the part taken by our troops and OF any
losses which the Americans may have
sustained.
No light has yet been thrown upon the
subject of whether the commanders oil
the international forces have agreed upon
commander. The Chaffee dispatch
seemed to indicate that none had been
agreed upon. The movement was planned
evidently by the commanders In confer
ence, and the part which each command
was to play agreed upon in advance.
1t is perhaps noteworthy and significant
that in this plan of attack upon the
enemy at Peitsang the American, British
and Japanese forces were joined in the
movement to turn the enemy's right
flank, while the Russians and French op'
Grated together on the opposite side o.
the river against the enemy's left. This
may indicate the line of cleavage among
the allies, whose general dlssensions were
reported at Tien Tsin.
1t also is exceedingly significant thai
General Chaffee does not mention tht
German force at all. The War Depart
ment officials do not believe that thii
could have been due to an oversight OF
his part, if it was arranged that they were
to participate in the movement. 1t
therefore, seems likely that the Germans
were not engaged at Peitsang. 1t il
thought possible that they may be actinI
independently.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-09
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

The people are not likely 10 lose sight Of
the paramount issus-prospsrity.
The workingInan will think twice. yea
many times, before he votes for a return
to the times of empty dinner pals.
Are you going to vote your convictions
at the approaching election, or are you
going to vote your prejudices ? Think
about this.
If you are a farmer and heretofore
Democrat, don't you think it would be
wise to let we'll enough alone? II your
herd of cattle is grazing in a good pas
ture, with abundance Of grass and water,
and are taking on fesh rapidly, do you
think it would be sensible 10 turn them
out in the public road as an experiment.
Charles A. Towne, who vae nominated
by the Populist National Convention for
Vice. President, has sent letter to the
Committee on Notification declining to
accept the nomination. He declares that
his purpose is to advance the interests OF
the Democratic party and its candidate for
the Vice Presidency. We suspect that
Mr.. Towne has been wise enough TO profit
by the experience of Hon. Tom Watson.
Bryan congratulated Goebel on his VIC
tory; and it would now be in order for
him to congratulate the Redshirts in North
Carolina over their triumph last week.
Perhaps he is afraid TO express his satis'
faction over the so.called Democratic VIC
tory in North Carolina. The Redshirts
were little too rough with the Populists
speakers for Mr.. Bryan to extend bis con-
gratulations. 1t might hurt him with the
Populists.
General John NJ. Palmer, the leader OF
the gold Democrats, has declared his in
tention to vote for Mckinley, unless the
Gold Democrats put presidential ticket
in the field. General Palmer says: "Mr.
Bryan's views are inconsistent with Demo
cratic harmony. Populism is unsafe, and
Mr.. Bryan is the high priest Of that fac
tion-a faction that is already strong
enough to menace the best interests Of
safe Government"
The Richmond News Of the 7th inst.
contained a veiy strong and sensible edi.
torial on Business and Politics." In
part the News says: "What we need in
the South is not change in principles but
common sense in our politics." The edi-
torial in question could be read with great
profit by the Southern Democracy, to
whom it is addressed. But the views Of
the News are likely to be resented by those
who could adopt them with profit.
Senator John 7. Morgan, of Alabama,
is pronounced Democrat, but is honest.
In recent interview the Senator not only
approved Of the course of the President in
the present Chinese muddle, but said:
"Mr. Hsy has been wise and statesman-
like, and his course has been beyond criti-
cism. He has reflected credit In re-
markable manner on this Government
abroad, and has excelled the achieve
ments of the foreign chancellories."
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-09
CHINESE GIVE BATTLE.
The Allies Engage Large Force, Who
Are Finally Driven Back.

Washington, August 6.-Admiral Remey
and Commander Taussin cable that the
advancing forces reached Petsang on Sum-
day morning and there engaged a large
body of Chinese.
The allies suffered heavy losses, chiefly
among the Russians and japanese, but the
enemy retreated. No mention is made OF
the part the Americans had in the battle.
London, August Gin the big battle at
Peitsang the allies are reported to have
lost twelve hundred in killed and wounded.
New York, August 6.-The World OF
this city has the following dispatch from
Shanghai, on August 9Th "An imperial
decree Just issued authorizes the escort OF
the diplomatic corps to place Of safety
and renders any action of the allied forces
unnecessary. 1t is the first step towards
solution of the situation by Ii Hung
Chang"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-09
THE SITUATION
IS ACUTE.
A Crisis Presented By COnSer'S Last
Dispatch,
IMPORTANT MESSAGE SENT.
BeIieYed to Set Forth With Emphasis The
Position of This GOvernment-Giv-
en- to Mr.. WI For Transmits
sion to the Emperor.

Washington, August S.-The Chinese
situation is considered very grave by the
authorities in Washington. The receipt of
the message from Minister Conger last
night which indicated a continuation Of
the firing upon the legationers and the
Chinese governments insistance that the
minister's should leave Pekin, which MIR.
Conger considered would mean certain
death, brought matters to an acute stage.
All day all the cabinet officers who are in
town have been consulting with each
other, and the President has been COM
muncated with by telegraph and over the
long distance telephone. Secretary Root
held two conferences with Attorney Gen.
eral Griggs and several with Acting Secre-
tary of State Adee and their views were
communicated to the President.
As a result of these consultations it was
announced officially at the close of the day
that message to the imperial government
at Pekin had been delivered to Minister
WI for transmission to his government.
The text of the message was prepared
by Acting Secretary of State Adee and Sec
retary Root, and in its final form was
made known to the President in talk
conducted by Mr. Root over the White
House long distance telephone. 1t was
then stated definitely that the authorities
of this government would not make public
the text of this latest communication to
China till Minister WI had had opportu.
nifty to forward it to his government. The
chief officials Of the government would not
outline in any definite manner the con-
tents of the message, although generally 1t
was accepted that the communication was
emphatic and to the point.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-09
a Part Of Our Troops Engaged at Pelt-
sang.
ATTACK PLANNED FRIDAY.
Comm anderS Agreed at a Conference Held
Just Before Leaving Tien Tsin-DlS-
patch from Shanghai Places the
Losses TO the Allies at 400
Distribution of the Forces
in Making the
Movement

Washington, August 7.-Informatlon
which came today that American troops
we're engaged in the battle at Peltsang
established positively for the first time
that. notwithstanding the difficulties
which General Chaffee had encountered
in debarking troops and supplies, at least
part, and considerable part, of our
force was in the vanguard of the forward
movenen
General ChaGee's dispatch to the War
Department conveyed the most satlsfacto-
rv evidences that the commanders had
thoroughly agreed in advance upon plan
of action, and that there is every lndica-
ton that this plan had been followed, as
General ChafGee on Friday sent the cable
saving that the attack upon the Chinese
at Peltsang would be made on Sunday
the day when Admiral Remey and the
press correspondents say the fighting oc
Cured.
General Chafee's announcement tha'
the present objective Of the information
al column is Yang Tsun is INTERCEPTED by
the officials at the War Department tC
mean that this point, where river, rail
road and wagon road meet, is to be made
the advance base for the operations OF
Pekin.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-09

The neighboring country seems to be quiet.
Kitchener is with the force south of the
Vaal river He was joined yesterday 10y a
strong detachment of Brabant's Horse and
the Canadian Regiment.
"The Beers attacked the garrison ut
Glands River on the morning Of August 4.
Information was sent to Darlington, who
was on tie way to Glands River. Ian
Hamilton, who reached Rustenberg yes
terday, reported hearing heavy firing in
the direction of Glands River. Today the
firing seems more distant, which looks as
if the Glands River garrison had been re-
lieyed and was returning towards Zeerust. "
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-09
Kruaer Ready to Surrender.

Pretoria, August Cit is stated posi-
lively that President Kruger is willing and
anxious to surrender, provided a satisfac-
tory promise is given as to his ultimate
destination.
London, August Lord Roberts re-
ports to the War Office under date OF Pre-.
toria, August 6, as follows
"Harrismith surrendered on August 4.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-09
YoUTSEY AND HIS RIFLE

Stuart Stout, Governor Taylor's stenog'
rapher. told of Youtsey coming into the
executive Office carrying rifle minute
after the shooting. Governor Taylor was
not armed wren he first came into the
office. but went back and got pistol.
Wharton Golden was recalled for the
third time and was asked if he bad told }.
NJ. Owens, in the presence of j. G. Owens,
that "Powers was innocent, but that they
could take 100000 and hang the Savior
and all Of the apostles"
Golden said he never said it to Owens or
anyone else.
J. NJ. Owens was then called, but the
court excluded the greater part of his testi'
mony on the ground that the defense had
examined Golden on this matter.
]. Clay Elkin, postmaster at Lexington
testified as to conference between Powers
the witness and other Republican leaders
after Representative Berry was unseated
He said it WAS at one time decided thai
Berry should attempt to hold his seat on
the ground that the vote ousting him was
illegal. but this was abandoned. lie de-
MED that il was decided at any time tt
precipitate conflict in the House over the
matter.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-09

WV
convention. When the committee return
ed, accompanied by General Walker, the
gception given the nominee was one which
would have filed any man who received il
with pride and happiness. Such shouts
we're ne?er heard before in Wise. The
band struck mp "The Star Spangled Ban
ner," flags were waved, hais went up ii
the air and every one present seemed '(
vie NTH each other in according honol
and affection to The batte-scarred hero.
As soon as quiet was restored, Genera
Walker, in a brief but forcble address, ac
F cepted the honor and responsibility the
convention had placed upon him. lie de
clared it to be tire proudest moment Of h''
life, and pledged himself to do all in hi
power to carry the party flag to victory,
, Before the convention adjourned resou
tons we're passed, thanking the people o
Wise for their generous hospitality; TO The
ladies for grazing the meeting with thel
: presence; to the Big Stone Gap Band TO
, the abundance Of good music it supplied
TO the officers of the convention for tn
} able and impartial manner in which the.
, performed their duties, and to the retiring
District Chairman, C. G. Lincoln, for th
very efficient work he has done for tn
party during tie past four years. Ih
convention then adjourned sine die.
+. Most of the delegates remained at WIS
= until the next day, the 2nd inst, then re
t turned to their respective homes, delight
: ed with the manner in which they ha'
: been treated by the good people OF Wise
and happy over the bright prospects 9
} winning the Ninth District at the ar
9 proachiEg Congressional election.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-08-10

us. There was ever present the
haunting fear of the Chinese triumph-'
ing and slaughtering every foreigner
and convert. Some, probably all, OF
the women were prepared to act In
case the Chinese effected an entrance.
But, aside from the unpleasant rccol-
lection Ii appears the allied officers
were prepared l. net. did not know
1t at the time. but understood that
ten or twenty men had been detailed
to kill all the I reign women in case
the Chinese We're the victOrs."
Mrs. Drew, with much indignation,
then spoke of atrocities committed by
Russian troops, saying: ''They pill
LACED, looted, tortured and murdered
right and left. There were many in
fants and children killed by bayonet
thrusts. And many were tossed from
bayonet points only to be caught and
again tossed time and again. There
Is ample evidence Of these unspeakable
occurrences. And about Chinese wom-
en-. They were mistreated and MUIR
dered In house after house. 1t seemed
as If nothing could stay the mad
frenzy Of these Russians. Out from
Tientsin, along the Pei-Ho and Yellow
rivers, are numerous little villages.
The Russians swept through the vii
lagos destroying life and property. In
these places they also tossed infants
and older children in the air from bay
onets. And every time this child
tossing tragedy was INDUCED in the
dead body of a mother, father, or both,
would be hard by. The Russians also
drove women and children into the
Pei-Ho and Yellow rivers, where they
were drowned.
"After shooting and numbering to
their hearts content the Russians
would pillage, loot and burn every
house that caught their eyes. There
was no attempt at concealing all of the
remarkably barbarous conduct. / do
not pretend to say how many women
and children were butchered by the
Russians. l never heard the number
estimated, save that great many had
been bayoneted and some shot.
Professor o. d. Clifford of the I'm
perial university of Tientsin, who was
one Of the last to leave the besieged
city, says: "Looting by the allied
forces began as soon as they got the
upper hand. The Russians led in this
and went to extremes. They are nat
urally cruel and expecting no mercy,
they showed none. I was an eye wit
ness to eight cold-blooded murders by
them. The victims were old and in
firm Chinese. The Russians stole ev-
erything in sight, looting the houses
In the settlement as the Chinese would
have DONE"