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JAPAN'S OPPORTUNITY.
Realizes She Is Mistress of the
Chinese Situation.

Yokohama. June lo.-Nothing + talked OF
here but the crisis i'm China IL is now gen.
orally recognized by the press and people
that this Empire, by reason of its geo.
graphical position. has the whip hand in
this extraordinary crisis am, that an on
poriunity Is now afforded IL TO nut the en-
the world under deep and lasting ob.iga-
lions. Japan has an army Of half mill
Ron trained and disciplined men. as "A mill
tary machine rivaling In efficiency the
army of Germany. OF late Russia has been
looming up as formidable rival in the
Orient. and the Russian bugbear has been
proved heretofore a potentially REFRESHING
influence alike on the Government. tbs,
press and the people GENERALLY. All that
has now vanished In the new national con-
seriousness that Japan has risen to supreme
Importance in the eyes of the world and
tina; she Is virtually the mistress Of the sit
uation. Politically the Chinese crisis UNI
doubtedly will have n controlling influence
upon the situation here
just as in China. according 20 the latest
reports. Ii Hung Chang has been sum-
mOnet TO Pskin. so Japan must call to the
head OF affairs Its strongest man. and Mar-
outs Ito will undoubtedly assume control.
lEdustriaiiy. Japan will suffer heavily
through the complete rupture Of her vast
and growing trade with China. Her
finances are at a low ebb also something OF a
panic having prevailed for a few months
past. The stock market OF late has taken
a decided slump. and business IL almost at
a s;ards;if. Much hope Is felt. howsver
that a general clearing Of the air will short
ly follow the present great storm IN the
Orient. and that, as result of the gather
ing Of the world Powers. a new life Is to
dawn upon the entire East.
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Washington, July l0.-General Macarthur
cables the War Department that two bat
talions OF the Fourteenth Infantry and one
battery of the Fifth Artillery will leave
on Friday for Taku
In reply to instructions Of the Secretary
of War of July {, General Macarthur
cables the Adtutant General the following.
under date OF July g. lo:i1 p. m:
"Daggetts Regiment fourteenth United
States Infantry. Reillys Battery tFffth
Artillery. will leave on the 18th for Taku
On transports Indiana, Flintshre and Wye
field Taylor In Samar not available.
For other infantry regiment for Chinese
service recommend first one leaving States.
Manila nicely cared for until arrival new
troops without drawing on Anderson, Bull
lard or Sargent. which is now imprac-
t.cltle.
In addition TO one months subsistence
supplies with troops send with Daggett, 20
establ depot three months subsistence
for 900 men. Regiments have 80 ROUNDS
ammunition per man. Crozer carries leS.-
co. r. serve and such miscellaneous ordnance
supplies as can be spared from here with
view 10 medical supply depot, stores three
months for 5000 men go with Daggett
there will be eight medical officers in China
from Philippines
Send three months forage. $50 animals
and partial supply winter clothing for
Ninth Infantry. Shall keep Indiana ana
fiiltShlre in emma waters 1Ol local SeiNi'e
therein. order all large transports home
to expedite transfer troops here.
Foregoing arrangements easily changed
II DEPARTMENTS wishes cabled quickly.
Seven companies Hardin Regiment. Tay-
lor-s Battery. have been sent 10 Samar. re-
placing Hushes's troops therein which have
been concentrated IN Leyte.
Request authority to permanently
transfer Samar Department TO Southern
Luzon.
(SignedD MACARTHUR
This buIletin IS The first official admission
of the purpose OF the administration 10
withdraw additional troops from the Phil
ipp!nes for the purpose Of aiding In the
suppression of the rebellious conditions in
China Outside of the sailors and marines
of Admiral kempfs feet. the only United
States forces now In China are the 1850 Of
fcsrs and men of the Ninth Infantry, which.
according to press dispatches. arrived at
Taku from Manila last Saturday.
The additional troops ordered to the scene
from Manila, according TO General MacAr-
thurs dispatch. will add little over LOO
to that force.
Genera, MacArthu-'s dispatch is inter
preted TO mean that no more Of the troops
of his command can be Withdrawn at pres
ent without detriment to the service in the
Philippines. 1t also shows that he was I'M
able TO send as many troops to China as
the War Department evidently desired.
MacArthur's anxiety as to conditions IN
the Philippines is indicated by the state
ment that he has ordered the large trans
ports on the Philippine station back TO the
United States in order to expedite the trans
fer Of troop1to the Philippines.
The following schedule Of transports SAIL
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ALLIES ARE SAVED
BY BAYONET CHARGE.


at present at Troy. o. The letter was dated
May y. and In IL MIR Pitckins tells Of a
fight In nearby village on March I6. lie
says:
1t seems that in the moonlight of Sat
urday night the Boxers came down - the
village, surrounded the houses Of tn. Eu-
man Catholics they were pointed out 10
them. and then robbed them. allowing no
ono tn escape. Finally. they fired thu.
houses. and rs the people rushed out from
the flames they were killed and thrown
back into the fire. only one man escaped
and they pursued him. He jumped into a
Wen. and they fired their guns into the
we'll and threw down bricks until. thinking
Kim dead. they left. He managed TO get
out and started for PaO-TinE-Fu. told the
Roman Catholics. and they waited all day
for other survivors 10 come. As none came.
on Monday. they saw the Provincial Judge
and he sent soldiers. but could find nothing
The Roman Catholics were absolutely wiped
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New York. July 1o.-Arrtved: Friesland.
from Antwerp
London. July 1o--Arrived: Minneapolis
from New York.
Bremen. July 1o-Arrived: Roland. from
Baltimore.
New York. July Io-Arr.ved: Belgravia,
from Hamburg; Koenigin Louise, from Bro
men.
Hamburg. July lo-Arrived: Batavia, from
New York
Boulogne. July Io.-sailed: Pala,ia, New
York
Antwerp. July Ia.-Arrived: westernland.
New York.
Manila, July a-Arrived: Beaconshire
Tacoma.
Muroran. July s.-Sa,led: Almond Branch
Portland. Ore
Port Townsend. July 1o.-Sailed: Bark Pa
cifco, for Valparaiso; ship EoQuois. for
Honolulu
Yokohama. July ARRIVED previously.
steamers Eidswolj, Port Hadiock, via
shanghai; Hong-Kong. Maru, San Fran
cisco. via Honolulu. for Hong-Kong
BouioSne, July 1o.-Arrived: Maasdaro.
New York FOR Rotterdam and proceeded
Sydney, n. s w, July lo-Arrived prior
10 July 10: Mariposa. san Francisco. via
Honolulu and Auckland. New Zealand
San Francisco. July lo.-SaiIed: Ship King
David. Queenstown Steamer Nippon Maru
Hong-kong.
Plymouth, July 10.-Arrived: Steamer
Graf Waldersee. New York for Cherbourg
and Hamburg, and proceeded.
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REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. July l6.-WashinEtOn IL os-
cilating between hope ana despair. one mo-
ment creduously accepting reports an
listers in Pekln. again rejecting such re-
ports and believing others declaring that
they have been extsrminated.
The uncertainty that exists here I'M
doubtcdly peryades the atmosphere of
Shanghai. shown by this statement made
by the State Department to-day:
The Secretary of State has received
dispatch from Mr.. Goodnow. the United
States Consul General at Shanghai, stating
that - Is given out by the Governor OF
Shang-Tung that :he legations were stand
ing on the 9Th OF July. and that the out
laws were dispensing. He adds that this
statement does not obtain general cred
enCe."
Yet, notwithstanding the fear that exists
in official circles that ali the Ministers are
murdered. there is one diplomat in Wash
ingtOn who has served in Pekin, who re-
mains optimistic and who predicts that the
Ministers Will be alive when the allied
forces reach Pekin.
Il base this belief" he said this even
ing. upon che dispatches that have been
received and which are reliable, showing
that up TO June ~ at least the foreign
Ministers We're safe. Now the attack ON
Baron won Kettsler was not a preconCtrtei
Il
crowd with an attendant and his appear
arce caused a riot in which his death &C.
CURED. His attendant. however. escaped
and the body was rescued. Had there been
a p-econcerted movement. the attack would
have been made on the foreign Legations,
simultaneously with that on Baron Won
ketteie:.
The japanese Chancellor Of legation was
killed outside the walls Of Pskin. where h.
was waiting TO welcome the japanese
guard ordered TO the capital.
Il have no doubt that the legations are
receiving supplies from the Chinese. not
the people but the officials who ustensi-
bly, with the Boxers. If the officials were
not doing what they could to protect the
legations the latter would have been RACED
TO the ground within q few days after the
insurrectionists had gained control.
Russian marines ordered to Pekin carried
with them a very large supply Of ammu-
milton, not knowing what the developments
OF the situation might be and they at least
have an ample supply"
An Encouraging Sign.
One feature Of Consul General GOodnows
message which gave the authorities a grain
of comfort was that indicating that the
Governor OF Shang-Tung gave out dis
patch that the legations were standing on
July 5. The fact that the statement was
given out by this official shows. IL IS be-
lisved here. that he is favorable to the for
eigners. This man was appointed several
months ago TO suppress ;he Boxers in
Shan-Tung. but having secret orders from
the general Government not TO be active fin
subduing them. he paid little attention to
their operations with the result that the
movement rapidly spread. II Is said by Of
fcials that the Governor of Shan-Tung Is
crafty Ch;nsman and the fact that he
is showing disposition 10 give out news
favorable to foreigners Is accepted an
Indication that he is with the Vice
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LOCAL. AND SUBURBAN.

Richard Ferrick. who killed Policeman
McRae on May %. was found guilty OF MUIR
Ger in the second degree and sentenced IL
serve ten years IN the peniten;iary.
Secretary Morgan of the Merchants Ex-
change submitted his report for the first
half Of the year.
Testimony at the Schultz inquest shows
that Henry Meier pushed the boy into the
river.
Supervisor Higgins yesterday reported
that the census was nearly completed.
Henry Grinnell, who assaulted a patron
Of transit car, was sentenced TO serve six
months in jail and fined So.
The transcript of the riot inquest. cover
ing Sli pages. was received by Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney johnson.
Sam Atkins, a negro evangelist. IS IA the
Workhouse on a charge of disturbing the
Mayors peace.
Harry Friese made futile attempt upon
his life OF: account OF the criticism OF his
relatives concerning his marriage.
Judge Hirzel OF Clayton was snitten with
paralysis and died al his home.
The Furniture Exposition opened yester-
day with a lrage number OF visiting buyers
in attendance.
The Board OF Public Improvements esti-
mates that a municipal lighting plant for
public building downtown would save its
ccst IN two years.
The State League OF Republican Clubs
will meet to-day in the hall OF the Mer-
chants League Club.
Doctor NJ. W. Caster has been elected
Postmaster Of Clayton
The contract 10 light the residence dis
trict of the city was awarded TO the Wells
bach company.
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SENATOR MALLORY HOPEFUL.
Says Bryan Will Surprise the Re-
publicans.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL,

REPI BLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. July 1a.-'T am far moro
hopeful of Bryan's election than 1 was be-
fore the holding of the Kansas City couven-
tion," said Senator Mallory OF Florida this
evening The platform ann the cardi-
dates are all that could be de-
sired The platform as 1t is. will not
lose the ticket any votes and 1t will bring
IL much strength. do not believe our Re-
publican friends are as hopeful of victory
rs they profess TO be. And. while II is too
early TO make a prediction with any degree
OF certainty. l believe Bryan will prove a,
surprise TO them.
His Increased strength over four yeas
ago will come largely from the Gold Demo-
Gratis. There are thousands of these who
voted for Mckinley or for Palmer and
Buckner that will return TO the fold this
year. A man who calls himself a Demo-
crat and will not support Bryan this fall
would not support him under any circum-
stances. The Republicans are loud in their
assertions that they will carry Kentucky.
but cannot see where their assertions are
well founded. | have just returned from a
trip through Kentucky. and i must say
that every indication points TO a Demo-
cratic victory.
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RAILROADS.

A new association has been formed to
build the Relay Station in East St. Louis
A number OF new securities Of the Santa
Fe have been listed on the Stock EXCHANGE
The Nation and Evansville was incorpor-
ated at Springfield. III
Northwestern coast lines are losing traf-
fe by reason OF the war In China.
Holders of Louisville Air Line bonds have
made satisfactory settlement with J. p.
Morgan & Co
Federal proceedings have been instituted
az San Francisco against the Southern Pa
cifc and Union Pacific
o. c. Riddle. the Oldest conductor on the
Illinois Central line. was killed by switch
engine in East ST. Louis.
The Kansas City Southern will split its
southern division IN two.
The Big Fours earnings for the last fs-
cal year showed an increase OF over g.
ue CO.,
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nation at large that his presence In France
has always been regarded as constituting "A
peril To the Government. ever since. in 1885,.
he conquered pahomey and added one Of the
most important kingdoms Of Africa 10 the
colonial empire of France
The Republic overwhelmed him with
honors OF every Kind at the close Of that
victorious campaign. but was 80 afraid OF
EiS becoming a popular idol and Of his
developing into a military dictator that he
MAS at once, ON his return from Africa
sent on 10 TODqu'n and from there TO New
Caledonia and to other remote colonies
under the pretense Of inspecting the mill
tary forces OF Frances dependencies,
He Is a man OF about 5s served under
bazaiHe in Mexico. and was taken prisoner
al sedan. but escaped under very romantic
circumstances He speaks English perfect
L.
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SIX AMERICANS SAVED.
They We're Threatened on Board
ing a Steamer for Che Foo.

SPECIAL BY CABLE
Che-Foo. Monday. July 9. via Shanghai.
Tuesday. July 10.-fCopyright. 1909. by the
New York Herald Company.)-The steamer
chartered by the American Consul TO rescue
missionaries returned from its third trip to-
day. bringing fifteen European Catholics
and six Americans. The latter were the
Reverend W. Il. Hamilton and the Rever-
end II. z. Perkins and wife. from Gilman
Flu. and the Reverend Doctor c. W. Natter
and Professor Mason Wells. wife and child.
from TenE-Chow-Fu
The missionaries report that at YangHa-
kwo. where they embarked. the Boxers col
lected and threatened them. Native Chris
tians we're suffering great persecution. The
American refugees are leaving here for
Japan at every opportunity.
The Situation at Tien-Tsin and Che-Foo IL
unchanged. No news reaches here from
Pekin.
Dissatisfaction is expressed by the British
residents here at the refusal of the British
Admiral TO station a warship in the harboT.
They are grateful 20 the American Govern
ment for the Nashville. which Is here al
most continuously. But for the Nashville
Che-Foo would often be without any pro-
lection. Many other warships visit here.
but they do not stay.
\ steamer which arrived to-day reports
that the native city of New-Chwang has
been burned.
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GENERAL DOMESTIC.

Jury was selected for the Jester muir
der trial at New London. Mo. The defense
will argue that the disappearance OF the al
legged victim is no proof that murder WIS
committed II will instance three resnarka-
bic cases IN the country.
Senator Mallory of Florida talked OF the
hopeful outlook for Bryan and Stevenson.
Webster Davis's conversion IS expected TO
add strength in the Middle West.
The Government crop report was OF a
rather optimistic character. Rains in the
Northwest somewhat improved the spring
wheat. Corn in the central valleys was
said 10 be suffering for want OF rain.
Statements from Leading Gold Democrats
in the doubtful States express the belief
that men OF their opinions will supper, Bry-
an and Stevenson this year.
Big ratification meetings were held In .he
afternoon and evening at Lincoln. Neb
Bryan, Towne and Webster Davis We're
among the speakers.
The Texas Sherifs' Association is III an
nual session at FL PaSo.
Wheat and oats have been damaged by
wet weather IN Arkansas.
Owing TO Gerfnanys restrictions on i'm
ported meas. some OF the poor people have
been forced TO feast on horse and dog flesh.
Camp Lincoln is preparing for its big
sham battle.
Texas cotton has been slightly improved
by showers.
Texas Gold Democrats are enthus!astical-
ly supporting Bryan and the Kansas City
platform. Special dispatches from various
points Of the United States tell OF a united
Democracy
The Teachers Congress was formally
opened at Charleston
The wages OF I3Qo Pittsburg iron work
ers have been reduced.
A helpless bather was fatally scalded In a
bathtub.
The New York Brotherhood Of Tsilors
threatens L strike
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STONE is RETURNING,
Too Tired to Stay for the Big Lin
coin Meetings.
EEpUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Kansas City. No. July fo.-Forrner Gov
ernor William ]. Stone returned to Kansas
City from Lincoln this morning. He at
tended the Bryan demonstration las; night
but was too tired to stay for the meeting
to-day. He departed for ST Louis Tonight.
Il am going TO some quiet place
where ! can rest" he said. land stay
week or two. 1 am completely tired out"
In this campaign Governor Stone will d.
vide his time between his law practice and
politics. He will make frequent trips tn
Chicago 10 compare notes with those in
charge of headquarters. He does not ex-
pect TO BE- forced Ia fight Colonel Phelps
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GENERAL D0DDS A NEGRO.
He Will Be Ranking Officer in
China.
SPECIAL EY CABLE.

SPECIAL BY CABLE
Paris. July 1o-(Copyright 1910. by ". r.
Hearst)-General Alfred Dodds. who has
been assigned 10 the command Of the
French troops In China. and who. as Cen
era, of division of several years standing.
will be the ranking officer Of the allied
forces in the Far East, has a strong dash
of African blood in his veins, his father
having been a French oificial OF English
parentage. born in St Louis, Senegal and
his mother a native-that is 10 say. a
neGress.
Those here who are aware of the social
prejudice which prevails i'm the United
States against negroes condemn the Gov
ernments choice OF a commander, declar-
ing II is certain to give rise TO trouble. since
not only the United States officers and men.
but in all probability the English officers as
we'll. will object 10 serving under the orders
of negro General.
The Government however. has a two
fold object in sending him ont to China.
In the first place. he is one of the cleverest
Generals of the French army, and he is so
foSuIar alike with the troops and with the
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out. thirty more.
Everywhere We know that they are not
interfering with the ProteStants IL is pay
ing of old scores against the Catholics"
Doctor Cfeegin of the American Board
received letter to-day from the Reverend
Doctor Charles II. Daniels, one of the cor
responding secretaries of the American
Board al Boston. Doctor Daniels says that
one clause in cablegram received last
week was at first Incorrectly translated
from the cipher. the correct reading was
that Professor Frank Wright has escaped
into Mongolia. His son is with him. Pro-
fesSor Wright Is a member of the faculty
Of Oberiin University, and a well-known
scientist
According to recent messages received in
this city the Reverend Doctor W. A. T..
Martin and the Reverend J. l.. Whiting
are hesicged in Pexin. The Episcopal mis-
sionaries are safe. and the Presbyterian
missionaries at Annoy are unharmed.
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THROUGH SLEEPERS and DlIl1c CARS
BOSTON
BIC FOUR ROUTE.

time TO formulate ar answer. and ths Court
granted until tomorrow.
II has been practically decided that II the
case Of Powers Is continued the case OF
Henry =. You.sev. indicted a principal.
shall next be called.
Detective Armstrong claims 10 have found
Some strong evidence against Jim Howard.
The attorneys for the Commonwealth
are complaining tonight that railroad
passes have been sent some of their wit
neSs-s. and that they have gone out OF
the State. and alleged that positions have
This matter may be brought TO the atten-
tion 81 the Court tomorrow. ard the Wit
nesses may be recognized for appearance
wGen called
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Mr.. HEPBURN, ADMINISTRATION LEADER.
SCORES McKINLEY'S CHINA POLICY


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MISSIONARIES REACH COAST.
All Protestant Preachers in Shan
Tung Safe.
By REVEREND FREDERICK BROWN.
SPECIAL BY CABLE

SPECIAL BY CABLE.
Che-Foo. July S. via Shanghai. July 10.
Copyright. 1900 oy W. r. HearstJ-The
remnant Of the Methodist conference out
side Of Pekin and Tien-Tsin are d;sposing
Of themselves as follows:
Doctor Hopkins. Mrs. King and her hus-
band OF Pekin. intend to leave on Monday
Tor Japan, as they cannot stay here any
longer.
Pyke. Lowry. Doctor and Mrs. Hayner of
Tien-Tsin; Davis. Hobart, Verify. Walker
and Mrs. Lowry of Pekin. have chartered
steamer to bring the women from TEN
Tsin. Their emharkation was interrupted
by the bomhardment- Every Protestant
missionary in Shan-Tung is safe at the
coast
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FOR CHINA OPERATIONS.
French Chamber Votes a Credit of
1i..DO. 600 Francs.

Paris. July lo-The Chamber of Deputies
and Senate to-day voted an additional H.
10000 francs for the purpose Of carrying
on Frances operations in China.
The French ship L'Aqu.taine sailed from
Toulon to-day with SO infantry soldiers and
artillery for China.