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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-01-31

This SUIT finished in hand Of
the nest Golden Oak,
Washstand The Chfoner shown
price Ii want the Chinoneir will
tne Low Frlce OF $4,000 The dresser ed
Altogether this is the biggest want
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afford to miss this freight ON all purchases Of
$1,000 and up " '' "
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OFFICIALS LOSING FAITH.


WASHINGTON. July 27-Unless some
authentic assurances as to the condition
of the Americans in Peking reach the
State Department within a day or two
the administration is likely to abandon
whatever faith it has manifested thus far
IN the truthfulness of Chinese information.
The Chinese minister is confident that
within that time there will be news from
Pekng of character to satisfy the most
skeptical as to its accuracy and he is also
confident that this will be good news from
the American point of view The State
Department is still receptive though look
ing with growing coldness on the numer-
Gus edicts and kilograms which are coming
iron. China, all without bringing any news
The cablegrams of the day were from
Consul General Goodnow. at Shanghai.
and Consul Fowler. at Che-Foo. So much
OF their messages was given out for
publication related TO the welfare of GER
tain American missionaries who have been
made the subject of inquiry by relatives
i'm this country. The cables mangled these
messages and there is reason 10 doubt the
value OF the information attempted TO be
conveyed through them. Mr.. Goodnow also
had something TO say about the political
situation. and Ii is believed that that part
of his message was not of an encouraging
character. At any rate IL was withheld
from the press. probably because the de-
partment did not regard it as wise 10 give
tho stamp of its approval TO matters which
Mr.. Goodnow wishes TO be taken i'm n
purely speculative sense.
Ever since the receipt at Tien-Tsin of the
autograph message from Mr. Conger. dated
Peking. July l. State Department officials
have had grave doubts as TO the authen-
;icity ot the cipher message attributed TO
him. dated Peking. July IS. There have
Been many little SIDE lights on this mes
sage that AFFORD ground for suspicion and
now the British authorities have added
their quota 10 the growing dis
trust CT things Chinese. II seems
that Mr. Warren. at present
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Consul General GoOdnow's Course in
Comforting with Lii Hung Chang
IndOrsed at Washington.
CHINESE OFFER DECLINED
THERE WILL BE NO SUSPENSION OF
MILITARY OPERATIONS.
Proposition to Surrender Legationcrs
fdent's Terms to BE Adhered To.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, July 27.-The State De-
partment has information, to which it
gives credence. that Yuan. governor of
Shan-Tung province, and Sheng, director
of railways and telegraphs, had knowl-
edge of the contents of Secretary Hays
cablegram OF inquiry and the alleged an
swer of Minister Conger, both of which
This could only be possible if one or both
o. them possesses a copy of the depart
were positive yesterday that the Chinese
had no knowledge of our code. They are
not so positive to-day. 1t will be remem-
bered that the Conger message of July is
came in a long telegram, purporting to
have been sent by the Tsung Ii Yamen, or
Foreign Office, at Peking to Governor
Yuan and by him transmitted to Sheng
at Shanghai, who cabled 1t TO Mr.. WI in
Washington. At the Cabinet council to-
day the above information was considered.
The opinions of the Cabinet officers may
be summed up i'm the expression of one
of them that while the light of hope that
the ministers were alive July is still
shines. 1t is burning very dimly and may
go out at any time. - :
w. w Rockhill. special commissioner to
China, called on Secretary Hay this morn
ing to receive his final instructions. He
leaves Washington tomorrow for San
Francisco, and sails on the steamship
America Maru on Aug. 3. He stated that
while confident he could perform his du-
ties satisfactorily, he believed that before
he reaches China his task will become very
complicated, as present indications show
that the foreign powers are gradually
drifting into state of war with China.
The course of Consul General Goodnow
at Shanghai, in calling on Ii Hang Chang.
is emphatically indorsed by the State De-
partment. despite the criticisms of certain
Americans in Shanghai. In fact, in calling
on Ii, he simply obeyed the instructions
of the State Department. A high official
Of that department. speaking of the mat
ter to-day, said: do you suppose we
are going to ignore the man of all others
in China who has the greatest influence?
Do you think we are so foolish as to let
him stay in Shanghai without directing our
consul general to endeavor to ascertain his
plans and his business? He has said he
was going to Peking We want to know
what he is going to do when he gets there.
We want to know just what he thinks
of the situation. You may be sure we will
do everything and take advantage of every
hot will oil in, he
our people in Peking, and in ending the
present trouble"
Secretary Gage said to-day, after the
Cabinet council, that there is money now
available in the treasury to support an
additional army of 5000 men a year, IL
necessary, besides maintaining our pres
ent military establishment. The gold in
the treasury aggregates s4S9, 100000
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MINISTER'S ALIVE JULY "a.
Another Chinese Report Concerning
the Legationers In PekinE.

LONDON, July y, "a. m.-Lyman j.
Cages statement that there is still hope
bur that IL is constantly diminishing. is
held here TO defne accurately the situation
The Chinese minister in London, Sir Chih
Chen 10 Feng Luh, yesterday received n
telegram from Sheng. director of railways
and telegraphs. TO the effect that an inn
perisl decree in the following terms was is
sued on July "a
1T Is fortunate that all the foreign rep
resentstives except Baron Won Ketteler are
found in safety and unharmed Provisions
in the shape of foodstuffs. vegetables and
fruits will be supplied to the legations In
order TO show our courtesy
The Morning Post goes so far as to assert
that there is no direct communication be-
tween the Chinese authorities In Peking
and London and that the ministers are
safe. However this may be. IL is quite GER
tain that the attempts of the French, Ital-
ian and other consuls 70 get direct replies
from Pekins have utterly failed. and it is
pointed out that the ability TO supply the
legations with fruit and vegetables in
wolves the conclusion that communication
Is not impeded by the Boxers Thus. de-
spite the daily alienation OF hopes and
fears. the reiterated Chinese assertions of
the safety of the ministers fail 10 carry
conviction and the. decision OF the United
States not TO delay military measures Is
approved as the only possible course TO
pursue
The Daily News says that the negotia-
tions with the Chinese authorities. If there
be any authority in China. are useless
II turns out that as early as July 10 am
appeal from the Emperor of China TO
Queen Victoria for mediation. dated July
.. was handed TO the Marquis of Salisbury.
and IL is understood that the other powers
were not communicated with until July %
The Shanghai correspondent of the Daily
Express asserts that three versions OF Sir
Claude MacDonald's letter OF July are
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current there and that 1t is believed that
al three originated from Chinese sources.
He adds. however, that II Hung Chang
says the legation party ought TO reach
Tien-Tsin on Sunday.
The Morning Post correspondent at Che
Foo. wiring on Wednesday. says there is a
rumor that Prince Ching rescued the lega-
toners and conveyed them to a place of
safety.
General Sir Albert Gaselee has started for
Taku.
The attitude of Germany and the United
States. respectively, toward the Chinese
problem is a theme of considerable discus
sion. 1t is stated in Berlin, with a show OF
authority. that both Germany and Russia
are determined to inflict exemplary punish
ment. The Berlin papers. on the whole. ad-
versely criticise President McKinleys con-
ciiatory policy. The London Standard also
complains that the official declarations OF
Washington have ''perceptibly uncertain
sound" and says Washington politicians
use a great many words to say a simple
thing, and this, we know, is one device of
people who wish to slip out Of an unwel-
come obligation. 1t is probable. however,
that when the time for action arrives Pres
ident Mckinley will not refuse to cooper
ate"
The Daily Chronicle says: Secretary
Hay shows at last some grasp of the sit
uation."
In order to test the Chinese assurances
regarding the safety of the legations the
Italian consul at Hong-Kong on Friday
requested the acting viceroy OF Canton 10
communicate with the Italian minister,
Marquis Salvage Raggi. and to obtain
reply from him concerning a matter known
only TO the minister and the consul To-
day the acting viceroy replied that it was
impossible for him to accede to the re-
quest. as all messages were received from
Peking through the Governor of Shan
Tung secretly. For. this reason he was
compelled to refuse.
1t is asserted at Hong-Kong that Chi
nese transport now coaling at Canton is
going to Shanghai to bring Lii Hung Chang
back.
The United States auxiliary cruiser Buff
falo and the British third-class cruiser
Mohawk have arrived at Hong-Kong.
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PRICE CENTS ss HsEAy S aSEBsg ssEs sEAsRs gs 2g

sent to the United States 10 purchase
horses for the Chinese expeditiona-y corps.
The horses are to- be delivered at San
Francisco. Herr Lohmann, a German
agent, has purchased 1900 Australian
horses for Tien-Tsin. A telegram reached
here saying the German Catholic mission
aries in Shan-Tung are still alive, and that
six of them are I'm the interior
NO DIFFERENCE IN POLICY.
LONDON, July S.-The Daily Graphic,
commenting to-day upon Germany's indig-
nation as to the attitude of the United
States toward China, contends that, save
for the fact that Secretary Hay is less
vindictive there is no difference OF policy
between Washington and Berlin. by the
exercise of a little sobriety," it says, "the
United States government has been careful
to keep open diplomatic channels, while il
is not a whit less Jealous or active for
the rescue of the Europeans in Peking than
Germany. 1t is precisely a case justifying
the policy OF Holding the candle to the
DEVIL and Mr.. Hay cannot be blamed for
taking that course. Certainly such
speeches as Emperor William made yes
terday are calculated to do more harm
than good.'
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ANTI FOREIGNERS SLAUGHTERING
MISSIONARIES AND CONVERTS.
Many Europeans Reported Killed
Dispatches from American Com
suls at Shanghai and Che-FOo.

LONDON, July 2s.-The Daily Express
has the following from Che-Foo, dated
July 81: -Four more British missionaries
have been murdered in the province of
Shan-Si. News from native Christian
sources says that for eight days general
massacre of foreigners has been in prog
ress in the provinces of Ho-Nan and Shan
81. The governor of Shan-Tung has wired
the consul here that he has prohibited the
circulation of a proclamation threatening
native Christians with death unless they
renounce Christianity"
In missionary circles at Shanghai, ac-
cording to a dispatch received here, it has
been learned that all the missionaries at
Pao-Ting. in the province of Pe-Chi-Li,
have been murdered. All the people of the
mission at Annoy, province of Fo-Kien, are
reported well.
Eighteen missionaries have been massa-
cred at Tung-Chau, where the churches
have been burned.
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1t is reported that Emperor William has
written letters to Queen Victoria, Emperor
Nicholas, Emperor Francis Joseph and
King Humbert, making a strong appeal
on behalf of the maintenance Of harmony
among the powers against China and
dwelling strongly on the solidarity of in
terests against the yellow peril" by
which all are threatened. =
The vorwaerts, which declares that the
Kaiser is secretly preparing much larger
force for China, says that it is being
brought about by second appeal within
the regiments composing the army for
volunteers to serve in the Second China
Corps.
The attitude of the United States is
judged much more mildly by the foreign
officers than by the press generally. Dis
cussng this question to-day a prominent
foreign official said: Il do not believe that
the United States will take up its isolated
position on the Chinese question because
it is evident that the Washington govern
ment, i'm principle, agrees with the
European powers. Moreover, il the United
States were just now to choose to go its
own way it would soon disagreeabe
consequences resulting from such
course"
Regarding the alleged intention to begin
the advance on Peking within a week the
German government has no information.
Some new hope that the legationers are
alive has sprung up here. owing to several
circumstances pointing that way. particu-
larly the arrival of Baron Won Ketteler
groom at Tien-Tsin with the statement
that the Europeans in Peking were alive
on July ..
From detailed dispatches received here
from German commanders, il is clear that
the lack of commander during the Tien-
Tsin fight July IA proved very hampering
and retarded the capture Of Tien-Tsin sew
eral days. thus causing much unnecessary
bloodshed. The German press expresses
the hope that the question OF the COM
mander in chief will soon oe solved.
Herr Won Brandt, former German minis
ter TO China. writing in the Deutsche
Revue. warns Germany against seeking ter
ritorial gains in China. urging her 10 fol-
low the example of the United States and
TO confine her efforts TO winning large
part OF the Chinese market
First Lieutenant Won Boxcks has been
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vIoERoY TAX su's STATEMENT.


NEW YORK. July "A dispatch TO the
Herald from Canton. July Il. says: "Spe-
eial oouriers who have just arrived at the
yamen of Viceroy TAX Su bring reports
which. if true, confirm the previous mes
sages asserting that the foreign ministers
arc safe in Peking The viceroy will to-
morrow issue a proclamation TO the for
cign residents and consuls worded as fol-
lows.
- have the honor TO inform YOU that
! have Just received a message dated the
I'D inst. at Peking. saying that one of
General Iung Lu's imperial soldiers ar
rested runner with a message from the
British legation and that Yung LII imme-
diately informed the throne of the fact
and ordered the runner back to the lega-
ton 10 inquire after the health of the
ministers. The British minister replied
that all were we'll and hoped for peace
as early as possible. On the following day
deputy from the Tsung Ii Yamen was
sent 10 visit the legation. He met all the
foreign ministers. Not one has been hurt
IL Is believed the danger Is now over in
Peking and all the ministers and foreign
ers are safe. l was glad when read this
message and hasten TO inform you 10 keep
you satisfied.
1T Is eminently proper 10 say that all
that part OF the proclamation must be
taken cum grano sails, for IL Is the height
CONTINUED on SECOND PAGE)
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NO CHANGE IN PLANS.
Campaign VIII Not Be Suspended to
Meet China's Wishes

WASHINGTON. July 27.-Secretary Hay
signalized his return to Washington from
Canton this morning by the announcement
that under no circumstances, will the
United States government accept the Chi
nese offer TO turn over the foreign minis
ters 10 the internationals at Tien-Tsin in
consideration of suspension of the cam
paign against Peking. \ long cablegram
was dispatched to-day to Rear Admiral
Remey at Taku, and IL is believed this in
struction was laid upon him.
The State Department claims TO be pur-
suing an entirely consistent course in this
decision. The officials point out that all of
the bitter criticism In the European papers
directed against the United States policy
is based on a total misunderstanding of
the fundamental principles which have
governed the actions Of the department.
At no time. 1t is said. has the State De-
Iartment allowed the belief that the for
cign ministers at Peking were alive 10 In
CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE.l
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"Spare Nobody, Make No Prisoners"
but Open the Way for Cfvilixa-
ton by killing ALL
HIS MAJESTY FOR HARMONY
HAS APPEALED TO OTHER GREAT
POWERS TO ACT IN UNISON.
German Government Seeking Horses
in the United entertainments
on Americas Policy.

BREMERHAVEN, July 27.-Part of the
German expeditionary force for China
sailed to-day on board three transports.
Emperor William, who was accompanied
by two of his sons and the imperial chan
cellor, Prince Hohenlohe. witnessed the
embarkation of the expedition, and deliv-
cred farewell address to the troops.
The Lokal Anzeiger says the Emperor.
when addressing the troops, referred first
to the responsibilities which had sprung
upsfor the German empire abroad during
the last decade. Germanys troops, he said,
must now show in the face of the enemy
whether their tendencies-the tendencies
which German military methods had fol-
lowed--were right. Their comrades of the
marine had already proved that the train
ing and principles upon which that arm of
forces had been built were right ones and
now it was for the troops to do the same.
Every German has been filled with
PRIDE" continued his Majesty, ito learn
that the highest praise bestowed upon
German warriors has come from the
mouths of foreign leaders. The task be-
fore you is a great one. That people
like the Chinese should cast to the winds
international rights a thousand years old
and treat with scorn the sanctity of an
ambassador and the rights of hospitality
in manner so horrible is unprecedented
in the history of the world. Every CIV
lization not founded on Christianity is
sure to be brought to naught. So / ssfsd
you out. May you all prove Your German
efficiency. devotion and bravery. bear joy
fully all discomfort and uphold the honor
nd oil Of al Saf N
example of discipline, self-domination and
self-control.
IF you close with the enemy remem-
Der this: Spare nobody. Make no pris-
oners. Use your weapons so that for a
thousand years hence no Chinaman will
dare look askance at any German. Open
the way for civilization once for ALL
The address concluded as follows: 1.-The
blessing of the Lord be with you. The
prayers of the whole people will accom-
pany you in all your ways. My best wishes
for yourselves and for the success of your
arms will ever follow you Give proofs
OF your courage no matter where. May the
blessing of God rest on your banners, and
may He vouchsafe to you to find path for
Christianity in that far off country. For
this you have pledged yourselves to me
with your oath to the colors. 1 wish you
God speed. Adieu my comrades
The Lokal Anzieger's report of the
speech differs from the semi-official re-
ports notably in respect of the reference to
sparing none and making no prisoners
when coming into close quarters with the
enemy, but the correspondent of the AS
sociated Press was assured this evening.
by a perfectly responsible person who
heard the speech, that the Lokal Anziegers
report is correct.
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DISPATCHES FROM CONsuLs.
Massacre Reported by Mr. Goodnow-
Mr.. FOwler's Reply to Inauiry.

WASHINGTON, July 27.-The following
dispatch has been received at the State
Department FROM Consul General Good
now at Shanghai, dated July q: "An Of
fetal telegram received here on the 18th
said that all foreigners and many native
Christians had been killed at Tao-Ting.
and the missions burned. Americans: The
Sincox family, Messrs. Taylor and Pitkin.
and the Misses Gould and Morrill, The
customs Office reports disturbances at Yu-
Nan yesterday" Tao-Ting is about sew
enty-five miles southeast OF Peking.
The Department of State also is in re-
ceipt of a cable dispatch from Consul
Fowler at Che-Foo, In reply to one sent
him. asking information of missionaries i'm
China. Mr.. Fowler in his reply, SAYS that
only one missionary. presumably French.
is known to be i'm the interior Of Ho-Nan.
AT Shanghai only Americans are situated.
Those rescued are the persons who went to
Peking, belonging to the American Board
Of Foreign Missions, and are believed TO be
Arthur Smith and wife, the Wyckoff sis
ters, Chaplin. wife and two children. Their
names were given i'm a previous cable dis
patch. in which Mr.. Fowler said he be-
lieved that only two foreigners were i'm the
interior. both French
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FIREMAN SCALDED TO DEATH.
Engineer So Badly Hurt He May Die
Collision ON the L., ID. a. w.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, July 27.-Passenger
trains Nos. l and on the indianapolis,
Decatur & Western Railroad collided this
afternoon at Camargo and Fireman Artie
ID. Gigas, of train No. .. was pinned be-
tween the boiler and engine and scalded
TO death. Engineer Sandhoff, of the same
train, was injured so badly on the head
that he will probably die. No passengers
were seriously hurt. The engine and mail
car on No. 2 were demolished. The switch
was not thrown and the accident occurred
near a curve.
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In q Cathedral.

BERLIN, July IA dispatch received
here to-day, dated Tien-Tsin. July a. says:
"a messenger who left Peking on Sunday,
July Is. brought to-day to the customs Of
ficer here news that Prince Chings sol
diers had been fighting Prince Tung'
troops and had been defeated. The for
eigners were defending themselves in the
ro-thern cathedral near the forbidden
city"
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BOSTON, July 1.-THE American Board
Of Commissioners for Foreign Missions
to-day received a cablegram from Rev
Henry b. Porter, a missionary of the
board. dated Che-Foo, July %. containing
the words: 'Peking alive Rev Mr.. Por-
ter, who was stationed at Pang-Chuang
province of Shan-Tung, north China, es-
capped TO Che-Foo after the Boxer upris-
ing. The cablegram contained only the two
words Picking alive" no intimaticn be-
ing given as to the evidence on which the
conviction which apparently prevailed at
.he-Too WAS based
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Canadians Murdered.

TORONTO. Ontario. July 27.-The China
Inland Mission received the following
cablegram from Shanghai to-day: "AlI mis-
sionaries murdered In Pao-Ting-Fu." The
China Inland Mission has two missionaries
stationed at Pao-Ting. in the province of
chi-Li, which is just ahous the same lis
tance from Peking as is Tien-Tsin but
further inland These missionaries. Mr.
and Mrs. Bagnall and their three children,
have undoubtedly perished.