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Europeans. On July Lord Salisbury gave
the southern viceroys assurances OF sup
port.
July IL the Chinese legation forwarded
to the queen a telegram dispatched from
Pekln July by the emperor. as follows:
Since the opening or commercial in
tercourse between foreign nations snd
China the aspirations OF Great Britain
have always been after commercial OK
tension, not territorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Recently dissenslons have arisen between
Christians and the people Of Chi Ii aud
Shan Tung and certain evll-disposed per-
sons have availed themselves OF the occa-
sion to make Disturbances and these hay-
ing extended SO rapidly that the treaty
powers, suspecting the rioters might have
been encouraged by the imperial govern
nent. attacked the Taku forts. The SUI
terlngs arising from this act OF hostility
nave been great and the situation is much
involved In consideration Of the fac 9
tnat OF the foreign commerce OF China
more than 20 per cent belongs to Eng
land; that the Chinese tariff is lower
than that OF any other country and that
the restrictions there are fewer, British
merchants have during the last few de-
cddes maintained relations with Chinese
merchants at ports as harmonious as II
both We're members OF the same family
but now complications have arisen mu-
tual distrust has been engendered, and
the situation having thus changed FOR the
worse. It Is felt that II China can not
De supported in maintaining her position.
foreign nations, looking on so large and
populous country, so rich in natural re-
sources, might be tempted to exploit or
despoil 1t and perhaps differ among them
selves with respect to their conflicting n
terests. 1t Is evident that this will create
state OF matters that would not be sd
vaptageous TO Great Britain, a country
which views commerce as her greatest
interest. China is now engaged in raising
men and means to cope with these even
Qualities, but she feels that IL left to her.
self slse might not be equal to the occa-
sion, should 1t ever arrive, and therefore
turns 10 England in the hope Of procuring
her good Offices In bringing about set
tiement Of the difficulties that have arisen
With the other treaty powers.
THE emperor makes this frank expos-
ure Of what is nearest his heart and hopes
this appeal to her majesty the queen
empress, may be graciously taken under
consideration and an answer vouchsafed
at The earliest possible moment"
The papers close with the edict of June
20, as published, which was communicated
to the foreign office July 10.
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pedltion. because the expedition will form
part of a whole and be under the COM
mand of a chief of some other nationality
whose instructions solely they must obey.
The paper further maintains that the
emperor's behavior is likely to split up the
harmony Of the powers, as doubtless some
OF the powers will not agree to the en-
perors Instructions"
Several papers draw parallel between
this latest speech by Emperor william
and the one he delivered In 1898 dedicat-
ing TO the Redeemer the church at Jc.
rusalem. on which occasion the emperor
preached the gospel of Christian long
suffering toward all nations
The foreign office says the meaning OF
the emperor's words, mo quarter" was
calling attention TO the fact that the
Chinese begun the war and were carrying
it on with unparalleled cruelty. So the
emperor, as supreme military commander,
was explaining to his soldiers what they
had to expect from the Chinese.
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house The Small View house is two
blocks down the street
This is the place | want replied the
guest.
But our rooms are small and the
beds nothing to brag Of
That will be all right I've been
sleeping in a hall bed room or on shelf
for year past
There is no roaring to be heard here.
" I'm glad Of It,.
"'And the meals are very plain
THAT suits me. I've got dyspepsia,
and the palmer the meals are the better
"You don't object to hand organs by
day and squabbling babies by night?'
Not the slightest I've roamed all
over Europe, and you can't have anything
here to compare.
The LANDLORD saw that he had erred in
sizing the man up. but he hated to admit
it. and therefore continued:
-" My rates are SO day
That's cheap enough for hotel here
replied the man.
/" DO you look for ralnhows over the
falls?
8" Not bit OF II. If they come along,
I'll take my share, but any old bow Will
do for me
Are you not afraid of typhoid ievery
"'No, sir
"There's only one cataract here
=" I don't want any more. Give me the
poorest, smallest room in the house, and II
you want to put man In with me all
right and I'll use anything for wash
basin and furnish my own soap and towel
Your rates are S3 day, Here is 500 TO
start on
Lord, Lord, but what kind OF man
ere your gasped the landlord as his head
began to swim.
~? Oh, l used to run hotel here
myself, and l know how to sympathize!'
smiled the guest, Just let things go along
the same as il WASH. here. If it's
handy give me clean sheets once in two
weeks, but don't go to putting yourself
out or worrying over me. Here's thirty
three days in advance and in case you run
short any time just let me know and III
lend you $500 to get along with -
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CHINA

The usual batch Of assurances and de-
malls Of the safety of Pekln foreigners
came.
Tie Presbyterian mission board and the
American Bible society have received
messages confirming the Pao Ting Flu
massacres.
Emperor Williams instructions to his
soldiers are strongly criticised by the
presa and people.
Germany does not like the policy Of the
United States and feeling is bitter against
this country.
Nine missionaries are reported to have
been massacred near Nan Chow
The International expedition to Pekin
will start about the middle of this week.
The jealousy among the powers Is
causing much comment.
The feeling at Washington is a little
more hopeful; Minister WI still shows
confidence.
The hope OF Europe for the safety OF tho
Pekin foreigners is practically extin-
guished
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ENGLAND FIRMLY CONVINCED
THAT THE FOREIGNERS MINISTER'S
AT PEKIN WE'RE MAssACRED.
prominent Organs See n Desperate
Plot on the Part of China In De-
laying Day of Retribution.

copyrighted 1900, by Associated Pressl
London, July 2s.-This week OF rumors,
edicts and Chinese protestations by the
score ends with England as firmly con-
WINGED as ever that the foreign ministers
at Pekin have been massacred, notwith-
standing he determined attempt on the
part of the Chinese authorities to convince
the world Of the truth of their assertions
Prominent organs OF public opinion are
unanimous in seeing a desperate plot on
the part Of the Chinese government to de-
lay the day OF retribution in the hope that
the powers Will become embroned among
themselves. The Chinese declarations have
in fact aggravated. rather than anchor
ated, the feelings agains. the Eastern
empire.
Archibald Ross Coquhoun. the dlstin-
guished geographer in a review of the
situation. declares: What we want is not
knowledge. however profound of the Chi
nese, Rather would We strengthen the
hands of Admiral Seymour. or some other
commander, throw ourselves boldly Iuto
the breach, aud II necessary take SOM
Ilsks' NO big thing has ever been done
I without certain amount of risk"
Bernard Shaw comes out with a scathing
I protest against retaliation such as the
suggested execution of Prince Tuan. the
I@zIns OF Chinese cities, e,c., which Mr..
shaw says characteristics the most hor-
rtple, fowardly mobocracy that can be
imagined. Revenge under any extremities
VI pfoFoCatiou must be absolutely barred -
quietly but steadily Japan's three war
vessels, building at Elswick, are being
pushed toward completion. The Idzumi
a powerful armoled cruiser, is nearly
ready, and 500 Japanese sailors are aboard
waiting the word to sail. The cplplon
Is that 10 Will 10 needed for a deI5isr
conflict than the suppression OF the Box
ers.
Even the unhysterical Spectator This
Week pessiaA st!cally incllnes to the be-
lief that the state OF affairs In she far
East is too varied and conflicting to en-
able the powers 10 indefinitely preserve
the thin Ice OF harmony on which they are
standing at present"
With the shipment OF the men to China
comes the need OF money. European ma
lions must have gold.
II will become necessary" says the
Statlst ito raise the value Of money In
London to a point where gold viii be
attracted from the Unned Satos, aud
unless the Bank OF England affords faeili-
ties to import, the ratio viii have % rise
TO comparatively high Gg ire oc ore sold
arrives On the other hand, II the bank
is willing, early imports OF gold from the
United States may occur, The ARRIVAL OF
two or three millions OF gold Inn New
York would greatly facilitate Brush and
other government loans, That tae United
STATES can spare d considerable amount
o. gold is certain
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SUMMARY OF TODAY'S IMPORTANT NE
STATE.


The trial OF the men charged with the
Humphrie lynching will begin Monday.
Reunions of Confederate veterans were
held at Rockdals. Centerville and Marble
Falls.
Mr. and Mrs Hackenberg of Austin were
badly burned by the explosion of can of
gasoline
The comptroller has notified the city
treasurer of Houston that he must give
q statement showing the amount of tho
city's bonded indebtedness and the condi-
dition OF the sinking fund.
All the contracts for supplying the
State institutions have been awarded,
The department of education has found
crooked normal papers.
Mrs. A. w. Shaw and daughter were
drowned at New Braunfels.
Marlin is preparing to celebrate the
arrival of the first train over the Calvert,
Waco and Brazos Valley.
Mrs. Willis Grimes of Groesbeeck was
burned to death, her son fatally and her
husband seriously burned as the result
of lamp explosion.
Plaintiffs living in Europe have filed a
damage suit against the Katy at La
Grange.
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Mherenhonts of Nissinnnr,..

Washington July 27,-The department
OF state is in receipt OF a cablegram trolu
Consul Fowler at Chez Foo, in reply 10
one sent him asking information of the
missionaries in China. Mr. Fowler, in
his reply, says that only one missionary
presumably French. is known to be in the
inland OF Honan. At Shun Tung only
Americans are situated. Those not res
Gued are the persons who went to Pekln
belonging to the American board OF for.
eign missions. and are believed To be Ar.
tAur smith and wife, Wickoff sisters
Chapin, wife and two children. Their
names were given in a previous cable
dispatch in which Mr. Fowler said he be-
lleYed that only two foreigners were IA
the interior both French.
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ased several head OF fine cattle from W.
station for the purpose of grading up ths.
stock They report the tendency IN Yg
leo for improving cattle about as DIV
nounced as il is in this country.
Presiding Elder j. NJ Alexander u
wife returned This week from visit b
their old home in Kentucky.
c. E. Foster, we'll TO do stock ia,ns
Of Waseta. H.. arrived here on visit d
his family.
sIitOr J. D. Autry OF the Retugio h
view was in the city the Arst of the vel
He says everything in Refugio county bi
a Better shape than it has been in year.
Captain A. c. Jones left the first Of Il
week for M9nitou. Col, where he II
spend the remainder OF the summer,
Mr.. l.. Smith, a prominent business III
of Chicago, was here this week yisit,l
his brother, Or. A. B. Smith
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FOREIGNERS AT SHANGHAI.
More Than Five Hundred Americans
Among Them.

Washington, July 2s-Consul General
Goodnow, at Shanghai under date OF June
%, has transmitted a statement OF the
foreign population of that city on May
26 last. exclusive of those living IN the
French settlement. At that date there
we're 26lI British, 97s Portuguese. 1856
japanese, 562 Americans, 525 Germans, 176
French and Ill Spanish citizens in Shang-
hal, The other representatives OF foreign
ers were from 296 Indians and l57 Ma.ays,
two from Greece and two from Persia The
total number of foreigners in the city at
that time was 6774 OF the British sub
iects 1902 were men, 721 women ana 7Ss
children. or the Americans 231 were men,
lSS women and 141 children.
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EMPRESS powAeER RESPONSIBLE.
She Is Said to BE the Prime In
sHgator OF the Trouble.


suEator OF the Trouble.
Berlin, July 2S.--The Cologne Volks
Zeituug publishes statement to the et-
feet that Catholic missionary who has
Just returned from China states that the
empress dowager IL the prime instleator
Of the war IN China, citing a number of
proofs thereof One of the empress chief
advisers. Admiral Puny Yuelln, published
at the empress behest the policy to be
pursued until China should he ready for
war with Europe. saying: European jeal-
ousy and disharmony are the advantage
Heaven sends China to prepare herself
When everything Is ready for war, we
shall revenge all past injuries at one
blow"
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GERMANY WANTS REDRESS
She Does Not Take to the Policy OF
the United Stafeh.

tHe
Berlin, July 2S-The idea of the United
States acting as mediator between Europe
and China has met with the most decided
rejection here, tho correspondent of he
Associated Press learns, despite the
honeyed words accompanying the refusal.
Germany insists upon adequate redress
for Baron Won Ketteler's assassination
and a guarantee for the permanent re-es-
Enlistment OF orderly conditions in China.
Not before this is done will Germany be
ready to listen to diplomatic propost ons
about the status quo. The Associated
Press correspondent learns that the SEN
timent in the highest German circles is
indignation that instead of practical soil
ariy by all the powers, the tendency :
more and more plain that each is again
seeking selfish advantages, irrespective
Of outraged interests. The feeling against
the United States is especially hitter,
Emperor William having expected that
the United States would steadtastly SIDE
with him IN demanding adequate redress.
The foreign office says tho advance on
Pelsn depends upon the admrals there
and on the powers. All the details In cou-
nectlon with the advance have been let
TO the admirals The foreign ofAce under
stands the advance will move the middle
OF next week.
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...............s........e.e...s.......
FACTS ABOUT TEN TSIN.

really the foreign
outside 10 walls.
Its Chinese 1000 It's position the Pei Io
river 1t has Pekn
About walled positions
vantage in the nvirons.
bomtaded
since July g. destroying buildings
Admiral
eign steadily pushed the Chinese
a
10000
the the city
and drive out the Chinese.
Chinese
repulsed
On the i4th the allies resumed the attack the
in making However,
the allies lost heavily and their position greatly
All children
Ten safety. persons.
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LETTER FROM BRITISH MINISTER,
1t Was written Before the Massacre
Il AIIcmnu 10 Have Nnnmrren.

1t Was written Before the Massacre
Is Alleged TO Have Occurred.
london. July 2S.--A parliamentary paper
on China was issued this afternoon deal
ing with the period OF the murder OF Mis-
sionary Brooks, January 4 to July IS, when
the Chinese minister at London, Sir Chin
Chen Lo Feng Luh, communicated to Lord
Salisbury tho imperial edlct. The last
written communication from the British
minister ct Pekin, Sir Claude Macdonald,
dated May a. declares that the demeen-
civil towards foreigners, although from
the panic among native Christians it may
DO assumed the latter are being subjected
10 threats OF violence"
Sir Claude Macdonald was convinced
that few days OF heavy rainfall 70 terml-
nate the drouth which had helped excite
the unrest OF the country districts would
do more to restore tranquility than any
measure the Chinese or foreign govern
ments could take.
/ The last letter from Sir Claude Mac
! Donald, dated May 2S, refers to the warn
4 ing 70 Prince Ching that the ministers
would summon guards unless the govern
ment showed a greater disposition TO pro-
/ NSSN tue leBdtlOuS,
Minister Macdonald admitted that he
was somewhat surprised at the eaImness
with which Price Ching received the sug-
gesti9n, which, he said. hid already been
made to him. Minister Macdonald adds
Possibly the government has awakene d
TO the strength OF the Boxer movement
and would he disposed 10 welcome the ad-
diuonal security afforded by the presence
OF foreign troops"
The contents OF Sir Claude MacDonald's
subsequent kilograms are already known.
July Lord Salisbury notified the viccroys
tnrough Communication 10 the Chinese
lin,nlster that they would be held person
ally guilty shoald any injury be done TO
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COMMERCIAL.

Spot cotton in Liverpool up 1924.
All the cotton future markets lower on
good crop reports
Disappointing cables and large receipts
caused slump of 1Bc in wheat; corn,
oats and provisions closed lower.
Outside Of professional trading little was
done in stocks; the feature OF the market
was perpendicular drop OF points in
sugar.
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DOMESTIC.

r G. Rathone, recently director Of posts
in Qua, was arrested.
Mob violence has subsidized in New Or
leans and the city is now quiet.
In the trial of Caleb Powers the prose-
cution concluded its testimony.
The Southern Epworth League closed its
session in Atlanta Or. Reid talked OF
China
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the best equipped military establishments
In the world. as well as a center Of the
transport service in this country. are now
under way, The work is under direction
of a board selected by Secretary OF War
Root some time ago.
Among other Improvements in view Is
the erection Of an immense supply depot
a central agency for the army posts and
camps In all parts OF the world. The
scheme is merely tentative now and has
not reached fte stage where plans eau be
drawn to embody the board 5 ideas.
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BOARD OF TRADE EyJoNED
From Cutting on Its Market Repc
Ia

Chicago, July 2S.-The board of trade i
again been enJoned from cutting of lis M
Rer report TO subscribers. On the petit
Of the Central stock and grain exchlnss
Chicago, Judge Bishop today issued al Of
temporarily restraining the board Of "a
from cutting Oft its market quotation sers
OF from entering into a combination or q
tract with the telegraph companies which =
restrict the general public from getting !.
quotations from the board Of trade man
The injunction is broad enough,
serted, TO prevent the board from interiors
in any way with the Western Union comI1
in gathering and distributing the marie ]
ports to the subscribers of the telegraph 9,
pany's market service In the complains
Central stock and grain exchange says y
should the market reports be cut on, me r
TONERS business would be greatly iniulsa
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TEXAS PoLITICs

Chairman Bell has gives an opinion as
to the status OF affairs in Travis county.
Jerome Kearby may not accept che
populist nomination for governor
Waco has perfected arrangements for
the democratic State convention.
w. E. Donley was nominated for dis
trlct attorney by the convention at Luf-
kin after deadlock Of three days
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FOREIGN.

The English liberal party is on the
point of disintegratng because Of the ef-
forts of the imperialsts to gain control.
Many natives of Guatemala favor an
nexation by the UNIFIED States
A dispatch from Berlin brings the news
that President Mckinley will likely "or-
der general staff similar to that Of Ger
many
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LOCAL.

Mr. john shearn succeeds Mr.. J. J.
McKeeyer, ST.. deceased. as secretary
and general manager of the Houston Gas
Light company
Henrietta Mitchell sues John B. and
VIM Wheat and the southern Pacific
company for $4,000 damages
Dr.. Ear! Stafford of Houston marries
Miss Camille Phelps of Conroe.
Organization OF tbs Campbell Cotton
Tie and Buckle company
John A Wagner placed under a 5000
tend Tor killing Victor Brown. oolorsi.
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MIsTREATED HIS WARD.
She Was Buried Under an Ailes'
HNnnotic SPELL.

Lexington. KY, July 2s.-Joseph HAIRS
Knoxville, Tenn, who claims to have 's''
two terms in the Tennessee penitentiary' y
arrested tonight charged with mistrealns :
l5-year-old ward, Vannie Campbell Z
claims he threatened her life and mislls'1
her while he was under the nfuenn
drugs. She was buried under an alss
hypnotic spell at Richmond. KY, iol Y. Y
days by a travelling hypnotst. Harris :
the girl is still under the hypnotic .nhus.
and that the charges are false. Tae i
SAYS she was not under the hypnonc y
constantly while IN the grave and was ~ I
up every night. The girl was sent /
children's home and Harris 10 jail,
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TRANSPORT SAILED.
She Carried 500 Marines, n Battery of
Artillery and Some soldiers.

San Francisco. Cal, July 2S.--The trans
port Hancock sailed today for Taku via
Nagasaki. She carried 500 maries, a bat
terry of artillery and number OF sold ers
She will be followed by the Meade next
Wednesday.
The Roseorsns was brought here from
Seattle in a hurry to load for China. she
VIII take a battery composed OF $40 men
and 40 horses.
The Warren will not go 10 China, bit
VIII sail for Manila on August with re-
cruits and supplies.
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TO PURCHASE MOUNTAIN GUNS.

They VIII BE Used to Equip Troops
for Chinese service.
Washington, July est is the plan Of
the war department TO purchase several
additional batteries of mountain guns Tor
service in China. The board Of ordnance
and fortiacations some time ago recon-
mended the acquisition Of number OF
such batteries with a view 10 their use
IN 'he Philippines The situation IN China
has since developed and has increased The
necessity for this type Of equipment for
tho troops destined for service in that
country.
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MESSAGE FROM Ii HUNG CHANG.

Snys that Pel<in Reports the Minis.
ters Alive.
New York, July 2S. a. m.--The Trlb-
une publishes the following dispatch from
Ii Hung Chang. dated Shanghai July 81,
and received at 1:15 this morning; Pc
kin reports ministers alive. Safety as
sured. Allied forces entrance Pekin I'M
necessary"
This dispatch was In answer to a mes
sage sent three days ago to the WceroN
asking for statement as 20 the safety
of foreigners in Peldn.
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USED TO RUN A HOTEL.
Knew How to sympathize with n
Landlord
Washington Post

Washington Post,
u was up at Niagara Falls the Other
day said a Washington man THE sum
mer rush had just begun, While I was
IN the office a guest entered 10 register.
Inc landlord sized the new arrival up as
kicker while he was writing his name =
me register, and before anything could be
sAla ABOUT rooms, rates or conyenienoes.
he observed;
Perhaps you have made a mistake
IN the hotsf. This Ia the Grost View
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said that seymour Is Going Home

Shanghai, July est is reported that
Admiral Seymour is going home. but his
arrival is uncertain,
II hiss been decided as a matter Of pro-
caution 10 put the French settlement In a
state Of defense, and at the request of the
French authorities the commander Of tho
Dutch cruiser Holland viii take charge OF
the work.