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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-04-21

natural 10 women -clncliin' does to
hens; the only difference is hens cluck
when they are busy, an cacklc when
they've laid; the time TO git awny from
a woman's tongue is when she's idle,
an that's all the time. But, honest,
l don't see why they won't let you
alone. You want 10 read an study, be-
cause it suits you, an l am with you,
tooth an toe nail. Now, had my head
set on ranch life out west, because l
Utterly love boss flesh an cattle-raisin',
but they all come down on me like a
landslide an Is had to hoe corn an
cotton like amigo furabout forty cents
a day, when ! might been maxim two
dollars an a-had my independence"
Ronald Fanshaw smiled genially, but
he made no reply, and Dave sauntered
away to the river to sec if his trout
lines had caught anything. When he
found himself alone our hero fell to
dreaming of his past life. Above the
tree-tops half mile to the east, or
a slight elevation, he could see the
high, steep roof and dormcr windows
)
"Carnleigh," the splendid home of the
IScounty's greatest planter, Col. Henry
| Hasbrooke.
The house, in its silent grandeur, rep
resenting wealth and power, had been
q potent factor in the struggles of this
young man towards the acquisition of
things above and beyond him in the
dreamy blue realm of possibility. Its
massive Corinthian columns, its vast
! white proportions and its aristocratic
inmates, whom he saw driving along
the roads, told him constantly~what he
and his family were not. Up to his
twenty-fifth year his fancy had dared to
play only about the exterior of this old
family seat, but of late his imagination
call it ambition, if you will, had led
him beyond the mystic portals, and he
walked there with men and ladies; he
dined there; he discussed topics he had
read with the white-haired host; he
stood near the piano and heard Evelyr
Hasbrooke play and sing; he saw he1
white hands fit over the keys, and felt
her smile up at him. And then the
/, bubble would burst and the grim, sor
did contrast of his real existence would
grasp and wiring the gall from his soul
Evelyn Hasbrooke was unwittiuglJ
responsible for these later dreams. Fl.
had rendered her. service the pre-
ceding summer when she was home
from school. To him the act wa!
nothing, but when it was over she hat
hung white and quivering on his arm
and in that wonderful cadence Of her
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-04-21

had told him that he had saved her
life. He had helped her over tho fence
and felt the warmth of her breath on
his face. They had stood aud chatted
for awhile and then they had parted.
lie had not seen her since, for she was
at school in Boston, but he had never
forgotten the glory of her deep, gray
eyes, the infinite sweetness ard
beauty of her face. A thousand times
since that moment he had wondered
if she, too, remembered. Sometimes
when his hopes were brightest he fam
cied that she did-that she must If
only because his mind was on her so
constantly.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-04-21

A good aim in life is of little benefit
unless you can shoot.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24
ALARM SIGNAL FOR CHINkss.
Plans for q Rally in Chicago IN Case Of
Mob Attack.

CHICAGO. July 2s.-The extent to which Chi
ness here have prepared against mob attacks
was shown last night when the police made an
arrest in the Chinese quarter. More than 100
Cinnamon responde / almost instantly to q dis
tress call. II had been reported to the Harri-
son street police that Lulu King. cashier Of q
restaurant OF which Moy Yen Is proprietor.
was being detained in the apartments Of the
Chinaman. and a rescue was decided on. A
three policemen approached Yenis place they
were observed by him from a window. lie gave
a yell which set Chinatown In commotion.
Every doorway swarmed with Cinnamon, who,
As they afterward explained to the puzzled
policemen. were answering a signal recently
adopted to call them together In case Of danger
to one of IN AZ number.
When the first impetuous rush Of Chinese was
made up the stairway which the policemen had
assembled in pur suit Of Moy Yen. the policemen
drew their revolvers and held the crowd at bay.
informing them at the same time Of their ms
sion. II was soon understood by the ~rescuing
party that Yen had tricked his countrymen in
the hope Of eluding the police.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24
CHINESE IMPERIAL EDICT.
Orders to Protect the Foreign Legations. Msr-
chants and Missionaries.

WASHINGTON, July 3s-The following text Of
the Imperial edict was made public to-day by
the Chinese Minister:
IAN Imperial edict: Issued on the list day Of
the 9th moon July III. transmitted by the Vice.
roy. Liu Kun-Yih. on the goth Of July. and re-
celved by Minister WI on the 2ist day OF July
at I o'clock.
The present 20 1hict between China and the
foreign Powers had its origin in the long stand
Ing antagonism between the people and
Christian missions. The subsequent fall Of the
Taku forts prectpitated the meeting Of foroe
with force. The Imperial Government. having
due regard to the importance OF international
intercour.e. still refused to go 80 far as to inter-
rupt the existing rel atoms. We have already
repeatedly issued DEGREES providing for the
protection OF the foreign legations and also
commanded the provincial authorities To
protect missionaries. Inasmuch as there IL
still no cessation In the employment OF force,
foreign nero ants and subjects residing in
China. who form a numerous body In tho
country, should be protected without dis
~tinction. We hereby oil The Tartar
Generals, Governors General and Governors
of provinces to look after thu foreign mer-
chants and missionaries living in the open
ports, procedures, departments and districts
under their respective jurisdiction. and to at
ford them due protection in accordance with the
treaty stipulations without fai'. Last month
we heard with profound astonishmcpt and re-
gret Of the killing Of the Chancellor Of the Jap
ansse legation, Mr.. Akira, and the same fate
befel the German Minister shortly after
ward. The violent removal OF the Ger
man Minister. whose residenc, at the
capital was necessary to the Transaction Of
business between the two countries, affected us
very de 'rly, II Is the duty Of the authorities
concerned to cause ~stringent orders for the
speedy arrest and punishment Of the murder
ers to be- carried out.
Since the commencement Of the attack on
Tien-Tsin, there are foreign subjects and mis-
%sionaries who have. on account Of local dis
turbances, suffered death or loss Of property
through no fault Of their own. We hereby COM
mand the Governor OF Pekin and the viceroy
Of Chill to cause Investigations to be made by
their respective subordinates OF all such claims,
except those arising directly from the said at
tack, with a view TO their Ultimate settlement.
Moreover. local outlaws and rebelllous subjects
have Of late given themselves up to burn
ing. killing and plundering to the great
disquiet OF our loyal SUBJECTS, This is an
utter defiance OF law. We hereby command the
said Governors General. Governors and COM
manderS Of our forces TO investigate the situa-
ton, and TO take such measures for the pun
ishment Of the offenders and restoration Of
order as the necessarles OF the case demand.
We hereby command this. our general edict, TO
be made known for the Information Of all II
may concern, Respect this"
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HAWAIIAN CHINESE AROUSED.
Names OF Reformers There Reported to Pekin
and Their Families Imprisoned.


HONOLULU. July IA. via San Francisco. July
%. Chinese reformers In Honolulu threaten
to assassinate Consul General Yang Wal Pin
because he furnished to the Imperial Govern
ment the names Of the members Of the reform
society here who are working for the restoration
Of the young Emperor. on this information
their relatives in China have been imprisoned.
Yang admits that he sent these names, but he
declares that he was forced to do so under orders
from Minister WI Ting-fang at Washington.
He said:
Minister WI. previous To the formation
Of the Bow Wong Society here. directed me
10 warn them in a proclamation of the danger
Of joining such an association. This I did
and they have no one but themselves TO blame.
They have scattered their circulars broadcast
and it would have been no trouble for any one
10 get their names. Last January ] received
orders from Minister WI TO furnish him the
names Of those prominent in the reform move
melt ard I obnyed and have al.o kept him
Informed Of all the later details Of the work
Of this society"
Three thousand Chinese residents Of Honolulu
had an open air mass meeting on July "A to
formulate an expression OF their views on the
present crisis in China. The platform was
decorated with American and Chinese flags.
The speakers aroused much enthusiasm and
patriotic sentiment for their fatherland and
the Chinese. usually so stolid. frequently cheered
for their flag, for a reform government and
for an undiv ded empire. Resolutions were
adopted calling on Great Britain, Japan and
the United States to head q movement for the
restorement Of the Emperor. Kwang-Sou, the
preservation Of the Chinese Empire and the
removal Of the captal from Pekin to some
other city where true reforms in government
could be carried out. These resolutions will
be sent 10 the Powers named.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24
FIGHTING AT WBI.HAI.WEI.
Russias Report Of Two Encounters Between
British and Chinese.

Spsefai Cable Despdteh to THE Sun.
ST. PETERSBURG. July 3s.-The Organ OF Trade
and Manufacture reports that a Russian forcs
guarding the Manchuria Railway Is concentra-
ting at LJamljan and the Chinese are withdra =
ing 10 Zyndchau.
On the approach OF Gen. Or,ofY the Chinese
withdrew from the Amur district at Brusseva
and Kimarskaja.
Chinese who have been recommending near
Tien-Tsin have been defeated by tho Japanese
and CossacSs. Many prisoners we're taken.
Eight Japanese were killed and ono Cossack
was wounded.
There have boon two encounters between the
British md Chinese at Wei Hai-Wei. The
British asked assistance from the fort and the
Chinese were repulsed after a stubborn fight.
The British captured 200 rlnes
NJ. Krutiz 1. the engineer Of the Eastern
Chinese Railway. teleeraphs from Algatchi.
under date OF July 20, reporting the occupation
Of Chailar by the Chinese. The Russian guards
are concentrating at Charbin.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24
PRINCE TUAN'S MESSAGE.
TELEGRAM PURPORTING TO BE FR0N
THE LEADER or THE BOXERS.


Attack Was ~ That Time Being maze Spoe
Them - DOubt rs 10 Its Authenticity.
WASHINGTON. July 2s.-The State Depart
ent has received u despatch from Mr.. Good
now. the Consul-General at Shanghai, dated
TO-DAY. saving that Prince Tuan wires that an
officer of the Tsung-li-Yamen saw all the Minis
tiers on July IS. that none was injured ana tha'
no attack was at that time being made. MT
Goodnow does not say TO whom the despatch
Of Prince Tuan was addressed. and II IL to a GER
tain extent at variance with the alleged des-
patch Of Mr.. Congef Of that date. describing the
British legation as being under Are at that
time.
Prince Tuan is the leader Of the anti-foreisn
party in China, and Is supposed to be the COM
mander Of the revolving troops and Boxers
who have been attacking the legations. As
the authenticity OF this message Is open to even
greater suspicion than Is the despatch signed
"Conger." 1t cannot be regarded As throwing
new light on the situation at Pekin. II Is very
doubtful II Tuan wrote It.
His only apparent object In sending such a
message, taking II for granted that he Is the
leader Of TIE revolt, would be TO deceive the
Powers AZ TO the situation In Pekin and thus
induce them to delay the advance OF their
troops on the capital. The fact that Mr.. Good
now states without qualification that the de-
spatch came from Prince Tuan is the only
thing that induces the officers here to give II
any consideration whatever. Mr.. Goodnow's
good judgment in the present troubles having
been demonstrated on several occasions,
One OF the opinions expressed at the State
Department Is that the name rTuan" should
read "Yuen." the Governor OF Shantung prov
ince, from whom most Of the news purporting
TO come from Pekin has been received. Yuen.
however. Is not a prince. while Tuan Is. Others
contend that the Tuan despatch Is confrmatory
Of the Conger message. and that his object
In sending IL was to give the allies the idea that
the situation Of the Ministers was not so serious
as TO demand a quick movement on Pekin. The
date on which the Tuan message describes
affairs at the British legation as being quiet
Is the same a. that given by the Chinese officials
as the date Of the Conser despatch Is It not
reasonable TO suppose. say those who adhere
TO the theory. that the Tuan telegram shows
that the Chinese Government did transmit
a message from Mr.; conseT ia good faith.
they say the Chinese Government would not
send a message calling for help and represent.
Ing a terrible condition Of affairs In Pekin IL
tect the foreigners, The Tuan message. II
genuine, seems TO show that the revolon
prince wants TO keep the international re-
lief column away from Pekin as long as posi-
TO have been. transmitted by the Tsupg-li-
Yamen would have the effect OF expediting
the measures for relief. At any rate. II Is held
Indicate fndt what this GoSsrnment believes, that
the Chinese Government Is seeking 70 protect
the Ministers. while Tuan desires TO kll them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24
TROOPS TO SAIL JULY IS.
Four Batteries OF ARTILLERY and Five Com
panies Of Marines to Go on the Hancock.

SAN Francisco, July Passengers who
arrived to-day from China and japan on the
steamer America Maru had no late news Of the
troubles IN China. They were nearly all from
Japan and no missionary refugees were
among them. 0nicers said. however. that over
one hundred refuge - cane over on the steamer
10 Nagasaki. but stayed there, and will arrive
on the steamer Logan.
The steamer brought SO cabin passengers, ~
Japanese and S, Chinese. with a quarter OF a
million In treasure.
1t has been decided that the transport Han
cock wa.sail on july ~, with four batteries Of
the Third Artillery and five companies Of
marines. The Aztec will sail Aug and the
Strathgyle on Aug. I. both carrying horses.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24
"HUMBUG," SAYS MINISTER WI.
He Has Not on cred to Deliver Ninister Conser
Over TO Admiral Remey.

WASHINGTON. July D-Minister WI charac-
terizes a '"humbug" the widely circulated report
that he had offered 10 assume the task OF deliv-
ering Minister Conger over to Admiral Remey at
Taku. lie said to-day:
IF | were In China ! nigh perhaps secure the
delivery Of Minister Conger, as suggested. into
the hands Of Admiral Remey at Taku, but it
would be n difficult thing 10 arrange at this dis
lance. Besides. 1t Isn't necessary TO take such
steps. for I can say confidently that the mystery
Of the last few weeks will be made plain now In
a very few days. | have ask ed the American
people to suspend their Judgment until all the
facts are known. and that IS all ! care TO say at
present"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24
CANNOT ACCEPT THE RDICTS.
British Government Attaches Ne Credsnce 10
the Chinese Reports.
sp.eia, Cable Ds,psieA % THE SUN

speeia' Cable DsspoieA to THE SUN.
LONDON, July 23.--In reply to questions In
the House Of Commons to-day, Under Foreign
Secretary Brodr OK said the Foreign Office had
received a communication from the Chinese
Minister which stated that the Ministers at
Pekin had not been harmed. The communi-
cation reached the Chinese Minister from
Shanghai,
The Government has also received the follow
Ing translation OF a Chinese Imperial decree.
dated July IS:
In the Confucian philosophy on spring and
autumn II Is written that an envoy shall not be
killed BY a blow. Then can 1t be supposed that
II would be the policy OF the throne TO connive
10 allow the troops and the people TO vent their
VT ath on the foreign Ministarsf Excepting for
the murder Of the German Minister by riotous
people, which is being vigorously investigated.
the Ministers have been protected for a month
past by the throne with oeaseless energy and
have fortunately suffered no harm"
Mr.. Brodrick stated that the Foreign Ohce had
also received a cable despatch. dated. July 20
from Shanghai. which was received there from
the Governor Of Shantung. and which read
that a cipher message from the United States
Minister at Pekin had been sent to Washington.
This, Mr.. Brodrick stated. was Mr.. Conger's
message. which read: In British legation un-
der fr.," &c. Mr.. Brodrick added: The
assurances contained In the Imperial decree are
not born out by this message"
Mr.. Brodrick said the British Consul-Genera
at Shanghai, Mr.. Warren. had sent a despatch
to the Governor OF Shantung asking how IL
was that II a message from Pekin reached him
IN two days why there was no message from
Sir Claude Macdonald. the British Minister.
The Governor Of Shantung replied;
THE telegram from the United States Minis
ter was sent from the TSunR-li-Yamen by a
messenger travelling 900 leagues. who made 200
miles daily. l assure You there Is M tele-
graphic communication l cannot explain why
Sir Claude Macdonald. the British Minister.
does not telegraph. but the Ministers are all
living and unframed. | have already had re-
liable messages to this effect"
In commenting on this Mr., Brodrlck said:
Seeing that over a month has elapsed since a
communication has reached the Government
from the British legation. and that the Tsung-
li-Yamen communicates with various Chinese
authorities, the Government feels that II cannot
attach any credence to any statement or decree
attributed 10 the Emperor OF China or the
Chinese Government unless such statement or
decree IL fortified by letters signed and dated
from Sir Claude aid or some other
British Official or by a telegram In our own
cipher"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24
BEAT A CHINAMAN SEVERELY.
wah Kee Nearly Killed Becau use Of the Troubles
in Ills Native Country.

EscANABA, Mich. July 2s.-Wah Kee, a Chi
nese laundryman. was beaten so seriously yes
terday that he il in a precarious condition. One
arm Il broken in two places and It Ia believed
that his skull il FRACTURED, The assault was
made in his laundry by Frank ODonnell and
Coleman Joyce. Wah Kee has been in busine.s
here for several years. He IL recognized as the
lender Of a colony OF sixteen Cinnamon here
and has been harassed a great deal recently by
young men and boys because OF the Chinese
situation.
TN several occasions Wah INDUCED IN these
controverS ies. This incensed O'Donnell and
Joyce and Yesterday they announced their Ia
tenton Of doing him M" Going 10 his place
Of business they made good their threats by
teating him nearly to death with a clu6.
O'Donnell has been arrested. but Joyce escaped.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24
GERMANY TO ssr ALL SHE CAN.
wont he Backward when the Tine Comes 70
Part ton China.
Spsdal CaHs Despatch to THE sun.

Spsdal CaHs Despatch to The SUN.
BERLIN. July a. The Cologne Gazette In an
inspired article to-day says the German Gov
eminent will SHORTY again approach the Reich
stag with IN, extensive demands for an in
crease OF the feet. and will insist on tho imme-
date construction OF warships ~ foreign
service. provision for which was 1t o out OF
the previous Naval bill. 1t is pointed out that
the present display Of naval force In the Far
East opens a prospect Of diplomatic activity
such as may not be witnessed for centuries TO
come.
The article concludes as follows Germany
will sur aly partic pate with all the power at her
Command when the time comes for a re-parti-
ton Of China into so-called spheres Of interest -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24
ENGINEERS ORDERED 70 CHINA.
Company r at west Point Must Start for
San Francisco To-day.

WEST POINT, July 2s.-Orders were received
late this afternoon TO the effect that Company
f. Battalion Of Engineers, must start for San
Francisco tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock.
They did not expect to leave until Wednesday.
Their departure will be marked by unusual NIL
itnry honors. They will be escorted to the sta.
ton by the entire corps OF cadets, tho cavalry
detachment and the Military Academy band.
They expect TO reach san Francisco In time to
embark In a transport on Aug. /
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24
THANKED ny HIS EMPEROR.
Capt. Won Ussdom's Work IA China Highly
Praised In Public Order.

SpecIdT CdbIe Despdleh 70 The SUN,
BFRLrH, July % -Emperor william has
issued a Geographic order TO the Navy referring
to the serv ces In China Of Capt. Won Usedom
OF the second class cruiser Ifertha, who was
wounded at the stormins OF the Taku forts.
His Majesty says:
Capt. Won Usedom. with the greater part OF
the landing CORPS. has to my 10y rejoined his
ship. This valiant and c%ircumspect leader won
the admiration OF all. and especially OF the
English and Russian Admirals To him and to
all who so valisntly helped him to win lsurels
round nv young navy l express my imperial
thanks. I appoint him my aide de- camp"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24
Shanghai Oniciai, Promised Protection to the
Missionaries.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. July 20. A letter received
to-day by the Board of Missionaries Of the NJ.
f.. Church South from Dr.. Allen and Parker.
who are in Shanghai and who wrote under date
OF June 20. announces that nearly all the mis-.
sionaries of hat church are safe in Shanghai,
having come In from the interior As directed
Drs, Allen and Parker write that all OF the gov
eminent authorities Of shanghai had assured
the missionaries OF their sympathy and pro-
lection In the event trouble occurred
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24
FAITH IN III HUNG CHANG.
Belgian Government Accepts His Statement
That Its Representative Il safe.

BRUSSELS, July 23.-M. de Favereau. Minister
or Foreign Affairs. to-day received a cable
despatch. dated July %. from NJ de Cartier de
Marchienne, Secretary Of the Re gian legation
at Pekin. who Is now in Shanghai. saying
II have just seen Ii Hung Chang. who sbso-
lutely assured me that the Ministers were safe.
and promised TO obtain direct communication
with NJ. JooStens. the Belgian representative in
Pekin in the absence Of Baron de vinck. the
Belgian Minister"
Upon receipt OF this message the Cabinet
officially announced that NJ Joostens was safe.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24

been so informed. My only reason for thinking
30 Is a despatch I saw in the papers which stated
that the Under Secretary Of Foreign Affairs had
refused to make public a document received
from the Imperial Chinese Government"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24
Twenty More Mormon Elders for the south.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. July 24.-Twenty Nor
mon elders arriyed to-day from Utah and re-
ported to President Rich for work throughout
Soutlern mis- ~ Vry territory.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-07-24
THE PRESIDENT ACCEPTS.
RE WiAL ACT As MEDIATOR BETWEEN
CHINA AND THE POWERS.

Coudiuens. However. Are Imposed which viii
Dsneastrats whether the Appeal signed
with the Name Of the Emperor Is Genuine.
and China Mast Fsrnish Guarantees That
she Has Not Engaged in Hostnhties Against
the Allied Forces and That Foreigners
Throughout the Empire VIM lie Protected.