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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
FIRING WAS CONTINUOUS.
Five Pounds of Chinese Bullets Picked
Up in an Hour.

From June 20 until July IT," writes
Minister Conger, there was scarcely
an hour during which there was not
firing upon some part of our lines and
into some Of the legations, varying from
a. single shot to general and continu-
Gus attack along the whole line" Ar
Aillery was placed around the Iega-
tons and on the overlooking palace
walls, and thousands of 3-inch shot
and shell were fired. DESTROYING some
buildings and DANA ging ALL So thickly
did the balls rain that when the am
munition of the besieged ran low, five
quarts of Chinese bullets were gath
cred In an hour in one compound and
recast Attempts were made to burn
the legations by setting neighboring
houses on fire, but the flames were sue
cessfully fought off, although the
Austrian, Belgian, italian and Dutch
legations were then and subsequently
burned. With the aid Of the native
converts, directed by the missionaries,
to whose helpful cooperation Mr..
Conger awards praise, the British le-
cation was made a veritable fortress.
The British minister, Sir Macdonald,
was chosen general commander OF the
defense, with the secretary of the
American legation, Mr.. e. G.. Squiers,
as chief of staff.
To save life and ammunition the be-
sieged sparingly returned the incessant
fire of the Chinese soldiery, fighting
only to repel attack or make an occa-
sional successful sortie for strategic adj
vantage, such as that of fifty-f1ve
Americans. British and Russian ma
rines led by Captain Myers of the
United States marine corps, which re-
suited in the capture of a formidable
barricde on the wall that gravely
menaced the American position. 1t
was held to the last, and proved an
Invaluable acquisition, because COM
manding the water gate through which
the relief column entered.
During the siege the defenders lost
sixty-five killed, 135 wounded and seven
by disease-the last all children.
On July IA the besieged had their first
communication with the tsung-li-yamen,
from whom a message came inviting
them to conference, which was de-
clined. Correspondence, however, en-
sued and sort of armistice was agreed
upon, which stopped the bombardment
and lessened the rifle fire for a time.
Even then no protection whatever was
offered. nor any aid given, save to
send to the legations a small supply
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07

ments Japan for her action witt. other
powers in the trouble with China, and
refers to the progress being made to-
ward a general treaty with Spain of
friendship and intercourse in replace
ment of the old treaty which was alb
rogated by the late war.
National finances were touched upon
and the financial act of 1900 alluded
to, while the Philippine question is
discussed at considerable length. He
reiterates his former statements that
the Filipinos are the "wards of the
nation, and that our obligations to
them must be honestly fulfilled,
aiming first of all to benefit those who
have come under our fostering care.
1t is our duty so to treat them that
our flag may be no less beloved in the
mountains of Luzon and the fertile
zones of Mindanao and Negroes than it
is at home, that there as here it's hall
be the revered symbol of liberty, en-
lightenment and progress in every ave-
nue. of development.
In army matters he recommends a
standing army of so, 900 men, and that
during the present conditions in the
Philippines the president shall have
authority to increase it to 100. 600 men,
and further recommends that included
in this number should be authority
for 10, 600 native troops in the Philip
pines.
Other public matters touched upon
at some length are Porto Rico and
Cuba, and pensions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07

The st. Paul Globe says that Mr..
Bryan and all with him should step
down and out and let others try the
leadership of the party. Is the Globe
going to desert its friend Lind alsol
His is one of those with Bryan and is
as badly impregnated with free silver
and other fusion vagaries as is Bryan
himself. But Mr.. Bryan has no idea
of stepping aside He says the work of
education must go on. In fact he
seems intent upon having the thing
made unanimous next time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07

Many of the biographical sketches
that have appeared of Senator Davis
state that he is descendant of English
ancestry. In the history of the aWelsh
Settlements of Minnesota" which was
prepared several years ago by Thomas
Hughes, of this city, appears a sketch
of the dead senator's life prepared
we believe upon his own authority, in
which it is stated that his ancestors
were Welsh.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
FULL ExpIArIoN IMpEKATIvE.
Real Culprits and Evil CounseIors Mus1
Be Punished


The Russian proposition looking to
the restoration of the imperial power
In Pek1n has been accepted as in full
consonance with our own desires, for
we have held and hold that effective
reparation for wrongs suffered and an
enduring settlement that will make
their recurrence impossible can best be
brought about under an authority
which the Chinese nation reverences
and obeys. While so doing we forego
no jot of our undoubted right to exact
exemplary and deterrent punishment CT
the responsible authors and abettors
Of the criminal acts whereby we and
other nations have suffered grievous
injury
For the real culprits, the evil coun-
selors who have misled the imper al
judgment and diverted the sovereign
authority to their own guilty ends. full
expiation becomes imperative within
the rational limits of retributive JUS
tice. Regarding this as the initial con-
dition of an acceptable settlement be-
tween China and the powers, I said in
my message of Oct. Is to the Chinese
emperor:
Il trust that negotiations may begin
so soon as we and the other offended
governments shall he effectively salts
fed of your majesty's ability ard power
to treat with just sternness the prin-
cipal offenders, who are doubly culpa-
BILE, not alone toward the foreigners,
but toward your majesty, under whose
rule the purpose of China to dwell in
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07

The corn deal has been wound up
and cast aside, and now an egg COR
ner is on. 1t is said that Armour and
Swift have secured control of the mar
ket, and are sending the price up.
They have immense quantities of eggs
in cold storage. Other firms are also
interested, and it looks as though the
price of eggs will go still higher, as
the supply of fresh eggs are not nearly
equal to the demand
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07

Winona is in the midst of the small
pox epidemic and it is said there are
from 500 to 900 cases of the disease in
that city. The disease is very light
and some of the patients would not
suspect the nature, were not the dis
ease SO prevalent Although some
what late in the day, the local health
department is said to be taking hold
of the matter in good shape, and it is
hoped to SOON stamp the loathsome
disease out.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07

From the statements of former
Mayor Hewitt, of New York, it would
seem that Tammany under Croker,
runs Network much as Spain handled
Cuba. The officials regard their posi-
tions as legitimate places for plumber,
and vice everywhere is made to pay
tribute not only to the Golfers of Tam
many but to the pockets of the differ
ent officials.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
PROPOSALS TO THE POWERS.
Seriousness of the Situation in China APP
preciated.

The increasing gravity Of the condi-
tions in China and the imminence of
peril to our own diversified intere SITS
in the empire as well as to those of all
the other treaty governments, were
soon appreciated by this government,
causing 1t profound solicitude The
United States from the earliest days of
foreign intercourse with China had fol-
lowed policy of peace, emitting no oc,
casions to testify good will, to further
the extension of lawful trade, to respect
the sovereignty of its government. and
to insure by all legitimate and kindly
but earnest means the fullest measure
of protection for the lives and property
of our w-abiding citizens and for the
exercise ST their benehcent calilngs
among the Chinese people.
Mindful OF this, it was felt to be ap-
propriate that our purposes should be
pronounced in favor of such course as
would hasten united action Of the pow
ers at Pekin to promote the admin1stra-
tive reforms so greatly needed for
strengthening the imperial government
and maintaining the integrity of China,
In which we believe the whole western
world to be alike concerned To these
ends caused to be addressed to the sew
eral powers occupying territory ana
maintaining spheres Of influence In
CHINA the circular proposals or 1889,
inviting from them declarations OF their
s~sazstnns and vtAus an tn tha deSira~
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07

The census bureau gives the popula-
tion of South Dakota 401, $40 against
1913, sos in 1890. That of North Da-
kota is 319, 146 as against 1879, 719 in
1890. The state of Washington has a
population of sis, 1903, against $40, 800
in 1890. Idaho 161, 772 against 81, 1856
in 1890
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07

1t is said Mrs Lease is taking steps
to secure a divorce from her husband.
This looks as though Mr.. Lease had
not looked after household matters as
closely as he should when Mary has
been lecturinp.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07

The Republican members-elect of
the lower branch of the legislature
from the first congressional district.
met at Rochester yesterday, and voted
to support NJ ]. Bowling, of Renyille,
for speaker.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07

1t is rather expensive sometimes
taking things without leave. A fellow
took another mans hat without con-
sent, over in Freeborn county short
time ago, and his forgetfulness cost
him $50. "a and the hat was nearly
worn out too.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07

The corn deal is over and Geo. Fl.
Phillips, who engineered it is said to
have settled with those who were
short, at 80 per bushel 1t is said that
Phillips engineered the corner for an
amt
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
Our National Prosperity Lessened the In
centive to Exhibit.

The year of the exposition has been
fruitful in occasions for displaying the
good will that exists between this
country and France. This great COM
petition brought together from every
nation the best in natural productions.
industry, science and the arts submit
ted in generous rivalry to judgment
made all the more searching because OF
that rivalry. The extraordinary in
crease of expectations from this coun-
try during the past three years and
the activity with which our inventions
and wares had invaded new markets
caused much interest to center upon
the American exhibit, and every en-
couragement was offered in the way of
space and facilities to permit of its
being comprehensive as a whole and
enmnleta in every part.
Continued on page 8.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
TYPES OF ALIEN INVASION.
Chinese Did Not Like Our Railways and
Missionaries.


Missionaries.
The telegraph and the railway
spreading over their land, the steamers
plying on their waterways, the mer-
chant and the missionary penetrating
year by year farther to the interior,
became to the Chinese mind types of
an alien invasion, changing the course
of their national life and fraught with
vague forebodings of disaster to their
beliefs and their self-control.
For several years before the present
troubles all the resources of foreign
diplomacy, backed by moral demonstra-
tons of the physical force Of fleets
and arms, have been needed to secure
due respect for the treaty rights of
foreigners and to obtain satisfaction
from the responsible authorities for the
sporadic outrages upon the persons and
property of unoffending sojourners,
which from time to time occurred at
widely separated points in the north
ern provinces, as in the case of the
outbreaks in Sze-Chuen and Shang-
Tung.
Posting Of anti-foreign placards be-
came daily occurrence. which the re-
peated reprobation Of the imperial
power failed to check or punish. These
inf1amTnatory appeals to the ignorance
and superstition Of the masses, men,
dacious and absurd in their accusations
not but work cumulative harm. They
aimed at no particular class of for
eigners; they were impartial in at
lacking everything foreign.
An outbreak in Shang-Tung, in which
German missionaries were slain, was
the too natural result of these malevo-
lent teachings. The posting of sedi-
tious placarGs, exhorting to the utter
destruction of foreigners and of every
foreign thing, continued unrebuked
Hostile demonstrations toward the
stranger gained strength by organiza-
ton.
The sect, commonly styled the boxers
developed greatly in the provinces
north of the Yang-Tse, and with the
collision of many notable officials, in
Guiding some in the immediate coun-
ellis Of the throne itself, became alarm
ingly aggressive. No foreign's life
outside of the protected treaty ports
was safe. No foreign interest was
secure from spoHation.
The diplomatic representatives of the
powers in Pekin strove in vain to check
this movement Protest was followed
by demand and demand by renewed
protest, to be met with perfunctorv
edicts from the palace and evasive and
futile assurances from the tsung-li-
yamen. The circle of the boxer inf1u-
ence narrowed about Pekin and while
nomfnally stigmatized as seditious, ii
was felt that its spirit pervaded the
capital itself that the imperial forces
were imbued with its doctrines, and
that the immediate counselors of the.
empress dowager were in full sympathy
with the anti-forefgn movement
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
of fruit and tnree sacks or nour.

of fruit ana three sacks or nour.
Indeed, the only communication had
with the Chinese government related
to the occasional delivery or dispatch
of a telegram or to the demands of the
tsung-li-yamen for the withdrawal of
the legations to the coast under escort.
Not only are the protestations of the
Chinese government that it protected
and succored the legations positively
contradicted, but irresistible proof &C
cumulates that the attacks upon them
were made by imperial troops. regu-
larly uniformed, armed and Differed,
belonging to the command Of Jung Lu,
the imperial commander-in-chief. De-
crees encouraging the boxers, organic
ing them under prominent imperial Off
GERS, provisioning them, and even
granting them large sums in the name
of the empress dowager. are known to
exist Members of the tsung-li-yamen
who counseled protection of the foreign
ers We're beheaded. Even in the dis
tant provinces men suspected Of for
eign sympathy were put to death, prom
inent among these being Chang YEN
Hoon formerly Chinese minister in
Washington.
With the negotiation Of the partial
armistice of July Ia proceeding which
was doubtless promoted by the repre-
sensations of the Chinese envoy in
Washington, the way was opened for
the conveyance to Mr.. Conger Of a
test message sent by the secretary of
state through the kind offices Of Min
lister WI Ting-Fang. Mr.. Conger's re-
ply, dispatched from Pekin on July IS
through the same channel afforded to
the outside world the first tidings that
the inmates of the legations were still
alive and hoping for succor.
This news stimulated the DreDara-
lions for a Joint relief expedition in
numbers sufficient to overcome the re-
sistance which for a month had been
organizing between Taku and the capt.
tai. Reinforcements sent by all the
cooperating governments were con-
stantly arriving. The United States
contingent, hastily assembled from the
Philippines or dispatched from this
country. amounted to some 5000 men,
under the able command first of the
lamented Colonel I.iscum and after
wards of General Chaffee
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07

And now that Thanksgiving is out
of the way Christmas looms up in the
pathway.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07

There is little liability, in--the face
of all the conditions, that Judge Col
Inns will entertain the proffered toga
for serious moment.
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Fiiipinos and Americans, and finally got
command of the window. The clerk set to
work on blank 1X11a feet and wrote stead
lily Tor four minutes. Then he said:
YOU mad better go over to the Stamp
clerk and get a 25-cent revenue stfcker.'
A Filipino presided at the stamp window
and returned me my American half dollar,
saying that American money didn't 60 that
l must get Mexican. / gave him TWO ne
setas 60 cents) and he turned over the
stamp, but said that he had no change r
nnaliy got 10 of the L. cents due me and
went back to the free entry clerk He
stamped the document, required me to sign
II and told me to present it to the assist
ant manifest clerk around the corner The
assistant clerk Is Mr.. Riley, a former SOL
dlef or the Oregon regiment He was very
busy in vain endeavor to explain the
proper place of signature to several Chinese
merchants. As they did not speak English
II was not small undertaking, but finally
1t was settled and my document came mn
for notice. Mr.. Riley seemed satisfied and
handed it back after putting down three lit
tie blue pencil crosses to indicate where nv
signatures We're needed. signed the neces-
sary lines and returned it.
Hello" said Mr.. Riley, sis that the way
you sign your name?'
L told him 1t was and then he said THAT
isn't the way it is spelled on the manifest
That isn't regular, l can't let this go or. ;"
assured him that the trunk was mine and
oIered to bring up the captain in charge of
the customs to identify me. 1t seems that
smith, Bell & Co.'S clerk had put down
aid when it should have been. ELL" I
agreed to alter the signature, any way that
he wanted them, so he said .'Well make
them all "ald!' 1 did so. Then 1 held up
my hand and swore to the customary oath
that 1nasmuch as l was getting a free en-
try. would make personal use of the
trunk, and that l was not importing it for
purposes of sale. When l got my paper
back L could hardly recognize it, all COW
cred as it was with marks, stamps and sig
natures AS l crossed the hall l met the
first inspector whom L had seen nearly an
hour before.
How are you making out?'' he said.
You're lucky, say, you're dead lucky to
nave that trunk empty, for otherwise YOU
are
The deIuty collector of customs was the
next to 20. K" the paper and then the
manifest clerk. Mr. Edwards. took it in
hand and added some more marks. Here I
lost track OF 1t and not caring very much
at this stage Of the game, whether I ever
saw paper or trunk again. I went in to call
on Capt. Millar, the assistant collector of
customs. Capt lMillar is a patient man.
and he certainly needs to be so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-26

uty Customs Collector Cook at San Juan.
He is from Nebraska.
Americans who have tried to reform the
habits of the agricultural population are
just beginning to learn how fixed those
habits are. A traveller from New York
house told me that 1t will be 100 years be-
fore the poems will learn to pillow the fields
with anything except the pronged stick.
He is probably wrong on this point, for
noticed on number of the smaller sugar
plantations that the sulky plow is already
in use, and the poems appear to handle it
with little difficulty. The Porto Rican way
of yoking oxen by the horns is another
thing which frets the Americans. Besides
its cruelty, it seams to waste a certain
amount Of OK power This method. how
ever. is common all through the West In
dies, where the oxen are yoked as they
were in Syria 1000 years ago.
Some Primitive Methods.
The corn and coffee mills are another
thing that to the American seem to require
an unnecessary amount of labor. They are
simply the old-fashioned mortar and pestle,
and are called here ''pilones." Sometimes
the pilon is wrought from a single piece of
hard wood. and when of lignum vitae it be-
comes prize for the trophy hunter. When
the poems learn that 1t takes less work to
turn a small crank than to pound the corn
coffee or other product into powder, there
will be a chance for the manufacturer of
this kind of machinery.
The native washtub is something that ex-
torts admiration for its ingenuity. The COM
mon sight wherever a stream runs is to
find its banks lined with women wringing the
garments in the running water or pounding
them the stones. But sometimes there
are two or three strips of palm bark
shaped like canoe, and with one end
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Destructive Eucalyptus Roots.
ON the San Francisco Chronicle.

The tall eucalyptus tree is to be hanished
from Berkeley streets. 1t has been proved
that the roots of the eucalyptus will travel
almost seventy feet and have strength
enough at that distance to destroy the sew
ers. Accordingly, in answer to MANY com
plants, the board of trustees last night
passed an ordinance forbidding the planting
of eucalyptus trees within seventy feet of
any public or private sewer, and ordering
that all trees now standing within that
distance must be cut down within sixty
days. Due notice is to be given to individual
owners. and those who refuse to comply
with the order will be liable to a fine of $50.
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