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THE NAS,SACRE AT MOUKDEN
DETAILS OF DEATH OF CHRISTIANS
RUSSIAN VICTORY AT FORT ECHO.

The Shanghai correspondent Of THE Daily
Mall describing the massacre at Moukden.
says:
The Bishop had armed two hundred converts
to defend the cathedral, and body of Chinese
troops had been sent to defend the converts, but
the soldiers were leagued with the Boxers. While
the Christians were holding a service, believing
themselves safe under the protection of the
troops. the signal given, and soldiers and
Boxers surrounded and set fire to the church,
putting the escaping worshippers to the sword.
The Bishop captured and taken to the
Viceroys yamen, where he diabolically tor
tured and decapitated. His head now hangs in
front of the yamen.
There is little fresh news regarding the stua-
ton in Manchuria- The Russians inflicted an
other serious defeat upon the Chinese at Fort
Echo on July %. From Kobe comes a report
that eight battaions of Russians have been
compelled to leave VIadivostock and Tien-Tsin
on account OF the Manchuria trouble.
Telegrams have arrived at St Petersburg, by
a circuitous route dated Peking. June 10 and
June 49, describing the origin Of the trouble.
They come from the director of the Russo
Chinese Bank, in Pekng He says in part
THE German Legation June Is arrested
arti-(,hrfstian brigand. This was the signal for
an anti-Christian uprising and at o'clock in
tbe evening the anti-Christians set fire TO the
American church and burned il 10 the ground.
The Europeans then barrcaded the legations
EsHGs
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STILL WAITING FOR NEWS.
PFssINnsTIC VIEWS IN LONDON REMAIN
UNCHANGED.
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TBY CABLE TRIBUSE.l
London. July %, ! q. m.-Another day has
passed without decisive news from Peking, and
when the situation according to the most opti-
rnistic possible view was desperate week ago.
time tells heavily against the chances for deliv
erance even of the remnant Of the legations
The opinion in official circles here is still
strongly pessimistic. and there is a feeling Of
utter distrust in the protestations of Ii Hung
Chang and Of the Viceroys that the Ministers
are safe; but there is a willingness 10 concede
that the remnant of the legations may have
been spared, and that as a last resource the
CamarilIa may be trying to hold the American.
French and other Ministers as hostages in order
to prevent the march Of the allies to Peking
and TO bring about a diplomatic settlement
This is the most sanguine view which anybody
IN authority takes in London, and optimists
alone have the hardihood to express II. The
majority Of the officials and members of Parlia-
mcnt are convinced that the legations have per
ished, and that the American State Depart
nent has been deceived by the Chinese au-
thorities Well informed men admit, how
ever. that there was at least a chance that
a remnant Of the legations had survived, and
that Secretary Hay acted with presence of mind
and shrewdness in accepting the aid of the Chi
nese Minister at Washington and in instructing
the American Consul at Shanghai to treat Ii
Hung Chang with courtesy. The Powers are
clearly not prepared TO send column TO Peking
without a protracted delay, and the only hope
Of saving the legations If the Ministers were
alive lies in negotiation with the Chinese author
tiles, and especially with Ii Hung Chang.
Dispatches from China have been meagre in
the last tventy-four hours. There has been no
direct confirmation Of the press dispatches OF
the rnassacres published fortnight ago, on the
strength, mainly, of leakage OF reports from
pipefUers and servants in Sheng's employ. There
have been numerous indirect proofs that the
legations continued their defence several days
after the date assigned for the massacre
There is also lamentable evidence that the
concert Of the Powers was out Of tune from the
outset and that a common motive for action
has not been found. Troops are going out from
Germany and other countries, but Russia and
Japan are the only Powers which prepared
10 send strong contingents. and they cannot
agree upon a cornnander-in- chief or upon plan
OF campaign and neither will be ready to evacu-
ate Peking If a column once marches into the
street Of the legations. l. n f.
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A MAZE OF RUMORS.
CONFLICTING NEWS FROM
CHINESE CAPITAL.
II INSISTS MINISTER'S ARE SAFE
TROUBLE FEARED AT CANTON-A
JAPANESE VICTORY.

A dispatch from Hong Kong said that
there were grave fears lest a rising of
the Boxer element should take place in
the coast cities
No commander-in-chief of the allied
forces has been selected, and it was re-
ported that dissensions still prevailed.
Ii Hung Chang announced that some
Of the Ministers had LETT Peking, and that
news from them might be expected soon.
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gle. The Yang-tse- -Kiang is being strongly forti-
fed with the newest guns, manned by German
drilled arterymen.
1t is reported here from Toxic that 10000 Jap
anese troops landed at Shan -Ha-Kwan on July
p and gained a victory, the Chinese retreating
after feeble resistance
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FASTER THAN EVER TO CAIIFoRNIA.

The OVERLAND LIMITED leaving Chicago
$50 D. m. daily. via the Chicago. Union Pacific
and Northwestern Line. arrives san Francisco 5:l5
in the afternoon third day.
Double drawing room sleeping through with
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barber); all meals en- route served la carte In
dining cars. Accommodate tOns can be secured New
York once. No. 46l Broadway-Advt.
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PLOT TO ASSASSINATE CAoEREs.

San Domingo. July pa plot to assassinate the
Governor of Santiago, Ramon Caceres has been
discovered and twenty five Of the conspira have
been imprisoned. Several military officers are in
voved The accused will be tried by court
martial,
country generally is quiet.
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SEYMOUR REACHES SHANGHAI.

Shanghai July 26.-Admiral Seymour has ar
rived here and has been in consultation with
the British Consul regarding the situation
II IS reported that the British battleship Cen
turion and the cruisers Undaunted and Dido are
a. Woo-sung
The following warships are here: British the
Daphne the Alacrity. the Hart and the Wood
cock; American, the Castine; Dutch, the Hol-
land; French, the Surprise, and japanese. the
Tskao and the Akagi
II is reported that Ii Hung Chang intends 70
leave for Foo-Chow from which point ne could
easily go to NanI1ing or Peking overland
Should the southern viceroys yield TO anti
foreign Influences, there will be severe suug-
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ROBERTS REACHES BALMORAL ON HIS
MARCH EASTWARD.
Copyright: 1900; BY The New-York Tribune.l
LEY CARLE TO TIE TRIRrNE.l


London, July 81, l a m.-SOuth African news,
while confused, is reassurlng from the British
point of view Lord Roberts has continued his
advance to Balmoral, where General Botha
established his headquarters for many weeks.
The Beers were in full retreat eastward, and
! Generals French and Hutton were driving the
commanders before them each flank Of the
railway. Lord Roberts has clearly set another
objective point before his army and is aiming
to drive President Kruger and General Botha
from the railway into the Lydenburg district,
where they can be starved out at leisure when
the railway communications with Deagoa Bay
broken off.
News from the Orange River Colony, while in
decisive, shows that Generals Hunter and
Clements have been closing in upon the remain
ing Boer force fntrencheo in natural strong-
hold. and that, while there has been stiff fighting
and a repulse Of the Sussex Regiment the ad-
vantage on the whole has been on the British
side. General De Wet evidently had hoped to
divert General Hunter from these operations by
breaking through the Gordon, but Colonel Broad
wood sent after him, and the bulk of the
British force remained to complete the clearance
of the eastern section of the colony, and has
captured one strong position and compelled the
Beers to evacuate another General De Wet is
still heading northward, and Sir Redvers Buffers
army and General Rundles division are only
partially occupied.
The results are not yet positive in any quarter
but the British armies are moving and attack
ing the Beers with great spirit The long halt
seems to have ended, and the weary English
public is beginning to hope that the close of the
campaign is in sight. l. NF
ROBERTS NEARING MIDDLEBURG
REPORT OF THE MISUNDERSTANDING IN
DE WET
London, July 26.-Lord Roberts reports to the
War Office, under date of BalmoraI July % as
follows.
We marched here yesterday without seeing
the enemy. The Beers on July a engaged
French and Hutton six miles south of Balmoral.
While Anderson's mounted infantry attacked
the Boer right, French made turning move
ment around their left. Seeing their retreat
threatened The Beers broke and fed French
and Hutton followed and proposed to cross
Olifants River to-day a. Naauwpoort We had
one man wounded.
Lord Roberts also reported TO the War Office
to-day that General Hunters command was
heavily engaged on July 24 and % in the hills
south of Bethlehem. The Beers were strongly
intrenched and fought stubbornly throughout
July "a, and compelled the British to retire
from some Of their positions. with about fifty
casualties. At last accounts General Hunter
had worked around into Brandwater Basin, in
the rear of the Beers. while General Macdonald
and General Bruce Hamilton blocking out
let's on the front of the Federals, who had
evacuated their position at Witnek.
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ASHANTEE TOWN CAPTURED.
MoREI.AND's TROOPS CHARGE sToCKADEs
ARMS AND AMMUNITION TAKEN.

Bekwai Ashantee. July 26.-Colonel Moreland.
under instructions from Colonel Willcocks, with
a force Of infantry and five guns attacked a
large war camp at Kokofu. With a brilliant
charge the stockades were rushed before the
enemy had time to occupy them. and therefore
they were forced to evacuate the town. a large
amount Of ammunition and arms were captured
The town was then razed. thus removing i'm
portant obstacle in Colonel Willcockss flank.
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day in July on the dainty Day Liners repre-
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TO MOVE MEN ABOUT THE CITY

Mayor Capdevielle and his assistants made ar
rangements this afternoon for transportation
facilities which would assist in the quick dis
patch both OF the militia and OF the special po-
lice from one part OF the city to another. All
the trolley lines sent representatives 10 the
Mayor to say that they would place special cars
at his disposal. that men could be moved
quickly. The express companies also assured
the Mayor that their wagons would be ready
to respond 10 any call which may be made upon
them.
Late this afternoon Mayer CapdevieIle issued a
proclamation, which had an excellent effect
IL called upon all good citizens not enrolled IN
the special police to go TO their homes or places
OF business and remain there. They also were
warned and advised not TO loiter about the
streets. The police, general and special were
directed to disperse all crowds and to arrest all
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-05

the convention does not seem inclined to
favor them. The Towne men claim they
have the support of Bryan, and that If
IS to ! is put in the platform their man
will be the logical candidate.
New York men say that the action yes
terday for John w. Keller is in earnest,
AMI that they will try and secure his
domination Tonight the Vice Pres-
dency is in doubt with a leaning toward
Stevenson.
Indiana determined to present the name
of Benjamin f. Shvely for Vice Presi-
dent, in meeting held this morning
MIR. Shvely was present at the meeting
and stated that he did not want to be
a candidate, but the delegation decided
to put his name and Major Menzies was
selected to make the nominating speech.
Subsequently, Mr.. Shively made the
following statement:
Il am profoundly sensible of the honor
involved in the favorable mention of my
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-05

name in connection with the nomination
for the Vice Presidency But | have not
been a candidate for the nomination, and
am not now and could not accept the dis
tinguished honor if rendered My rea-
sons are of a purely business character,
but nevertheless such as, with me, are
legitimate, substantial and conclusive
With assurances OF sincere thanks to the
Indiana delegation, and to numerous dele
cations from other States for their gen
erous proffers Of support in the conven-
ton, | must again respectfully request
that my name be not considered in con-
ncction with the nomination"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-05
NO NOMINATION MADE BY
CONVENTION LAST NIGHT
Stephenson and After Him Shively, Seem in
the Lead for the Vice-PresidenCy
THERE IS MUCH ENTHUSIASM FOR HILL

would be candidate. Friends of Steven
son said that they would have been per-
fectly willing a short time ago to have
supported Shively but after the positive
statement made Yesterday that Shively
would not be a candidate, and would not
be presented by Indiana they now felt
that they should stand by Stevenson.
The demonstration made over Hill in
the evening was taken by some to mean
that the convention would be stampeded
for him, but Hill does not think so, and
it is possible that if he makes a speech
on the platform he will make it plain
that he could not be candidate on Bry-
ans platform.
He says emphatically that he will not
be nominated.
Two other booms remain in much the
same condition they were yesterday. Both
Towne and Sulzer are in the race, though
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IF FORCED TO LEAVE TEN TsIN
Foreign Troops Will Strive to Hold Taku
Reported Advance of 80, 900 Chinese.
(By the Associated Press J

London, July 4.-G2:45 p. MIA
dispatch from Taku dated Saturday,
June 30th and Chez Foo Tuesday, July
3rd saws that the British and RusslaU
admirals at a council of war held on
June 30th decided that it was impos-
sible to attempt to relieve Pel<in with
out greatly increased forces. Ihey
also concluded that it would be pos
sible to hold Tien Tsin, but in the
event of this not proving feasible they
will endeavor to retain possession OF
Tal<u. One hundred and forty thous-
and imperial trops are stationed be-
tween Pekin and Tien Tsin, while the
total Of the allied forces which can be
concentrated at the present barely
numbers 10000.
1t is reported that General Neih ST
Chang is advancing for an attack on
Tien Tsin with ninety thousand troops.
Another report received at Taku is
that the German guards rescued the
body of the murdered Baron Won Ket-
teller.
THESE PRINCES DESIRE PEACE.
Shanghai, July All the Niceroys
of the Yang Use Kiang region have
determined to keep the peace. The
Governor of the province of Che
Kiang alone is showing anti-foreign
tendencies.
THE NEW CITY DESTROYED.
London, July A. OOPS a. M
dispatch from Taku dated Friday,
June Goth and Shanghai, July 3rd
says:
"a accommodating party under Lieu
tenant Commander Keys, of the tor
pedo boat Fame, captured and de-
stroyed the New City and port -
Continued on Tq nth Page)
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the completion of the platform. AS
spectacular event, however, the conven-
ton has fulfilled the hopes of the most
fervid party man, for the vast assem-
blage of Delegates and spectators has
twice been swept with whirlwind demon
strations, first for the leader who is about
to be placed in nomination, and then that
other champion of Democracy, David b.
Hill. But in actual accomplishment the
days work is practically confined to per-
mahent organization, the speeches OF
Temporary Chairman Governor Thomas,
Of Colorado, and Permanent Chairman
James d. Richardson, the appointment OF
the various committees and the detailed
preparations for the more serious work
yet in store.
1t was an inspiring scene that Chair
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Especial to News and observer.)


Kansas City, Mo-. July At begins to
look like Stevenson for Vice President.
If not Stevenson. Carter Harrison or
Shively. Neither of these men are can
didates in any sense of the word.
Harrison is fighting the nomination of
himself, and his friends have instructed
the Illinois delegation for Stevenson. In
spite of his opposition, Indiana will pre-
sent Shively.
Towne has no strength in the South,
with the exception of South Careliaa.
Many States will present favorite sons to
compliment them. Very few delegations
outside of favorite sons have yet acted,
all are waiting for light.
This is Stevensonls opportunity. He
has no antagonsm. He could get the full
party vote and would repel no element
of the party. 1t cannot be said he has
much strength except on this score.
Shively's strength is that he is a mag
nificent campagner, vigorous and strong.
He is poor and that constitutes his chief
reluctance to accept the place. Those
who know him are enthusiastic for him.
both because he is in every way fit and
because his nomination would insure In
diana's electoral vote.
Hill is very strong here. Many dele
gates and most of the gallery favor him
enthusiastically. He declines to permit
his name to be used, and would not be
nominated if he did.
1t is still anybody's race and no predic-
ton is worth much.
Nebraska is strong for Towne and this
has led Townes friends to claim that
Bryan favors his nomination. This is
not correct. Bryans closest friends here
do not expect him to be nominated.
Mr.. A. ID. Watts, the North Carolina
member of the Committee on Credentials,
scored point today in securing the
election of Judge Gray as chairman of
the Committee on Credentials. There was
vigorous contest and Mr.. Watts was
WARMLY congratulated I'M securing the
election of Judge Gray, whom he placed
in nomination.
Mr.. ]. C. Buxton was today elected a
full delegate in place of Mr. r. P. Walker,
who is absent.
Mr.. Walter Moore will second the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Bryan. The Nebraska peo-
PIE feel as North Carolina led in Bryan S
nomination in 1896, it is fitting that this
State should second his nomination. If
the convention considers a Southern man
seriously for Vice President. which is
not probable, COL Carr will get many
votes outside of North Carolina.
Mr.. J. o. Gravely, of Rocky Mount, ar
rived this afternoon and acts as alternate
from tho Fourth district
The fight in the Platform Committee is
a stiff one. Every Southern State ex-
oept two favor merely reaffirmation of
the Chicago platform on the money ques-
ton. With them are Indiana, Illinois,
Ohio and Wisconsin,
The far Western States favor a new
plank emphasizing the demand for free
coinage at the ratio of Is to i. 1t is
probable there will be two reports pre-
lsented to the convention and a big
fight over it. Bryan favors a new plank
coupled with reaffirmation.
J0SEPHUS DANIELS.
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(By the Associated Press.)

London, July 5th. Thursday, $3.50
a. m.)-The commanders of the allies
in Tien Tsin inform the correspon-
dents that it would be suicide to at
tempt to reach with the troops now
available in the face of the colossal
force of imperial troops and Boxers
occupying the country between Tien
Tsin and Pekin. So far from taking
the offensive the 10000 international
troops at Tien Tsin and 5000 others
at 1Ials4t~ee44a iAtermediate points can
barely keep up communication light
ing necessarily with Overwhelming
numbers, using far more numerous
artillery pieces than the allies.
This telegram has been received:
shanghai, July 4th. (11:10 a. m.) -
Via Chez Foo. )-Tien Tsin city fell be-
tween and o'clock on the morning
of June 30th."
1t is understood that Shanghai un-
doubtedly referred to the native city
of Tien Tsin, from which the Chinese
have been bombarding the foreign
quarter and the dispatch is taken to
mean that the allies are more than
holding their own.
Other advices received by way of
Shanghai aver that the Chinese losses
around Tien Tsin are between 1000
and 5000 according to official esti-
mates
The correspondent of the Express at
Chez Foo, telegraphing Wednesday,
says Admiral Seymour was wounded
while sitting in house at Tien Tsin
by Chinese sharpshooters. Official
news received at Chez Fo shows that
the Chinese have been guilty of hor-
rible cruelty towards theiwounded and
captured, subjecting them to what is
known as ling-che. or the slicing pro-
cess. Under this hideous practice, the
bodies Of the fallen have been mutt
lated. The Russians are retaliating
by the wholesale shooting of natives.
The situation, according to the En-
press's correspondent shows signs OF
drifting into barbarism and savagery.
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immortal instrument, the draperies were
thrown back, disclosing a splendid head
of Bryan. The effect was electrical upon
the vast assemblage, which UP to that
moment had neither heard the name nor
seen the face of their leader. AS the mar
BILE features were recognized yell went
up which fairly shook the steeel girders
and above the storm family could be heard
the strains of the band which had broken
out with the national anthem.
The outburst turned in a new direc-
ton, and during a momentary pause in
the proceedings, the name of 'Hill' was
sounded. 1t was quickly caught up, first
among the delegates and then from gal
lery to gallery among the spectators, I'M
til the whole multitude had joined in a
noisy demand for the former Senator from
New York. For fully ten minutes the
enthusiastic demonstration proceeded, the
chairman battling vainly against it. Dele
gates stood on chairs and joined in the
demand and the Senator was surrounded
by shouting crowds of insistent men. He
smiled and shook his head throughout the
demonstration. Many of the New York.
ers joined in the tribute but it was
noticeable that the immediate following
of Mr.. Croker, and the Tammany leader
himself held their seats and maintained
a stolid composure throughout the re-
markable tribute to their associate. At
last, when the demonstration had run on
for fifteen minutes. Hill could be seen
rising from his obscure place in the body
of the New York delegation.