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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-19

~ Abih Vi Aut fhltHNa nAAFn INV tAFiN
and also in other war-like preparations.
-
NEW YORK. july is.-A dispatch to
F; the Tribune from London says:
The entire region OF the Yangtse is
in state OF unrest. Shanghai is men
aced with native uprising, and the
northern provinces are In open revolt.
whatever may be the ultimate policy
Of the powers. the immediate effect OF
the successful retreat OF the foreigners
al Tlen Tsln is sincerely quiet and re-
assuring. The allied armies are fight
ing there for the prevention Of massa-
ere and the protection Of foreign inter-
ests through the Chinese empire. The
retreat OF the foreign contlngents to
the coast would be the signal for yell
low terrorism in every quarter Of the
seaboard and the Interior.
While the Improvement in the situa-
tion at Tien Tsin rs considerable. the
Chinese rebels are smarting outside the
city. and there are ltrong reasons for
believing that lhe hulk OF The regular
army Is saturated with the Boxers
srlrlt Of hatred against foreigners.
II is a good time for every body to
keep cool and to avoid Incorporate
language. by which the work Of the al
lied fcrccs in China win be immeasura-
bly, Increased. Civilized nations can
not make war with Oriental savagery
ana barbarlsm. They cannot wage war
on a mission OF vengeance. but may en-
ter China as reformatory agents, with
well-ordered work to be done In the In
terust OF civilization and humanity.
Men Of sound judgment here affirm
that as America could not make war
on Cuba In revenge for the destruction
Of the Maine. but only as moral
agent pledged to redeem the island from
misrule. so also the civilized world must
cease breathing out threats Of fire and
slaughter. and recognize the obligation
to create a new order IN China, or else
to stay out altogether. They also add
that the new order cannot be brought
about without a partition of territories.
The Shanghai correspondent Of the
Mall learns that Prince Ching concoct-
ed scheme 10 enable Sir Robert Hart
TO escape. disguised, from the British
legation on July 4. Sir Robert, how
evcr. refused TO desert the other in
mates of the legation, and he twice
wrote to Prince Tuan asking him to
snare the lives OF all the foreigners,
I'rlnce Tuan. however did not make
any reply, and Sir Robert is believed
"a have perlshed on the night Of July
during the massacre.
CHICAGO. July 1S.-"Facts, we must
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-19

CHICAGO, July 1S.-"Facts, we must
GIT facts We cannot proceed except
on facts. No national policy can be
framed until the facts are ascertained.
We have two versions. both alike, from
Chinese sources; both on the face
equally worthy of credence. One view
is that the legations were massacred.
Last night we We're told they survive.
one may take his choice which to cred
It."
Thus James Wilson. secretary Of ag-
rlculture in President McKinley's cab
met, summed up Americas necessity in
the present stage Of the Chinese crisis.
He had been to Iowa to attend Sena-
tor Gears funeral, and last night
stopped at the Auditorium.
II do not think the president intends
a series Of cabinet meetings. as he
goes back to Canton soon," he contin-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-19

NEW YohK. July 1S.-A dispatch to
the World from Tien Tsin, July II, says;
The Chinese made a determined at
tack upon the railway station early
this morning. The French troops were
forced to give ground and the Japan
ese gallantly charged in support of the
French. The French casualties reach
20: japanese 60, including five officers
killed: English and Indians 20; Rus
slams 90 The Americans were not en-
gagged at this point. 1t is estimated
that 800 Chinese were killed.
The 'yddite guns succeeded in draw
ing the Chinese shell-fire away from
the outer town and toward other posi-
tions. doing great damage in the native
city.
There is continual firing at all hours,
aud the passing Of the wounded and
burial parties through the streets gives
them a gruesome appearance.
The Chinese attack spoiled the al
lies plan of taking the eastern fort in
the morning.
Admiral Seymour's departure for Ia
ku tonight leaves the Russian admiral
and Fukushima, the Japanese comman-
der. in command; Fukushima has pre-
sented Major Waller with one Of the
guns taken ON the 9th.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-19

VALLEJO. Cal. July 1s.-commander
Froncis J. Drake. Of Mare Island who
his been In charge Of the ordnance
Apartment at that post for some time.
has teen ordered 70 China.
Secret orders received at the station
have been the cause Of great activity
IN work on the various ships now there
and also in other war-like preparations.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-19

OAKLAND, Cal. July 1S.-In letter
from Shanghai, dated January p. Ros-
coe A. Goodsell, viee-president Of the
CONTINUED on Fourth Page)
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-19

ST. PETERSBURG. July 1S,-Reports
have been received by the Russian
general stan from the Amur district.
showing that the Chinese have made
serious preparations there and are now
concentrated on the railway line from
Aigun TO saghallen. They are well
supplied with artillery, and have large
quantities OF munitions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-19

Chinese. and they VIII continue 20 do
81 until the Indignation OF the world
stops them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
CHICAGO DRAINAGE CANAL.
Hearing of Various interests Before
Secretary Root.

Secretary Root gave hearing at the War
Department today to representatives OF the
Lake Carriers Association, the trustees OF
the Chicago drainage canal and the munci-
pality of Chicago. with view to prompt
action for the protection of navigation in
terests against loss or damage as the result
of the opening and operation of the Chi
cago drainage canal. Remarks were made
by Messrs Harvey D. Goulder. Frank j..
Firth and ]. G. Keith, representing the
Carriers Association: General Springer,
representing the canal trustees. and Mr.. +.
j. McGann representing the mayor of Chi
cago.
All were agreed as to the immediate ne
cessity of regulating the flow of water in
the canal so as to permit of safe and easy
navigation. but there was some diversity
of opinion as to the method of procedure.
Gen Springer asked that the government
engineer at Chicago be instructed to inves-
t;gate the subject and report plan OF re-
lief before any action is taken by the gov
eminent to change existing regulations.
The representatives. of the lake carriers
said that there was no dispute Whatever as
to the facts in the case. and that Maj W IL
lard, an army engineer at Chicago was per-
fectly familiar with the situation. They
said that the existing conditions called for
immediate relief. and that no investigation
was necessary to establish the facts.
In answer to an inquiry by secretary
Boot. tbs. representatives of the Lake Car
r.ers' Association, and of the municipality
Of Chicago. said that the present Tow of
wafer through the Chicago river and
drainage canal was an Interference with
and dangerous to navigation, but General
Springer as the representative of the canal
trustees, said he was not prepared to admit
that proposition without further inveStiga-
ton
After a general interchange Of opinion on
these points, it was decided by the secre-
tary that the board of trustees of the canal
should be called on for its opinion on that
point, and If the board agrees with tho
other interests represented that Mai. Will
lard will be instructed by the chief of en-
gineers to prepare regulations for the con-
troll and restriction of the flow Of water so
as to remedy the existing defects, and re-
move the immediate cause of complaint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
MRS. MACKEY REFUSES.
Wife of Ex-JudEe Declines to Come to
Washington.

Washington.
officer Frank had received no additional
Information relative to the whereabouts of
ex-Judge and Mrs. Mackey. Capt. Frank
will await the arrival of a brother of Mrs.
Mackey from Charlestown. w. Va. before
taking any further steps in the matter.
Mr.. and Mrs Mackey went from Alex
andria to Rosslyn this morning, stated
elsewhere in The Star arriving at the lat
ter place about 10 O'Clock.
After reaching Rosslyn Mr. Mackey. it is
said, endeavored to persuade his wife to
come with him to this city. but she re-
fused. 1t Is understood they are still IN
Ross:yn but their whereabouts are positive
" unknown. The ex-judge has friend re
siding in the vicinity of Rossyn, and 1t Is
supposed he and his wife are at his home
1t is believed to be probable they will come
to Washington during the afternoon.
The couple created scene in the freight
office at Rosslyn about l o'clock today.
Mrs Mackey requested permission Of the
agent to enter the building. which was
granted.
Soon afterward her husband came rum
ming in evidently excited. and after a
slight scuffle he compelled her to accom-
pany him, whittier no one knows definitely.
The trunk claimed by Mr.. Mackey Is on
the platform at the freight office, awaiting
his OrCerS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
SATISFACTORY CONDITION.
Gen. Smith Reports State of Affairs In
Negroes.

Cen Smith. formerly colonel of the Cali
fornia Volunteers. is in Manila for a shor:
visit He reports conditions in the Island
of Negroes as very satisfactory. The civil
government he has established there is
prospecting. though it needs the most care
full direction. Gen. Smith finds the native
civil governors and counclmen to be better
trainers of laws than administrators there
of. He emphatical,y denies the stories re-
Gently current that he discovered a plot
among his native administrators to over
throw the American authority in NegroS
and that he had consequently to imprison
several of his new cabinet. Gen. Smith de-
clares that the stories OF the backslidng of
his civil administrators were started by the
Hong Kong junta in order to discredit the
success of his civil government experiment
in Negroes Island
A large part of the town of SHAY, on the
west coast of Negroes, has been destroyed
by confiagration of accidental origin. The
Negros papers comment most favorably on
the heroic and determined work done by
members of the 9th Infantry in preventing
the spread of flames.
Within the last ten days meat has
reached the abnormalIy high price of 81. 81
Mexican pound. Never before in the his
tory of Manila has it been expensive.
The prevailing price in the Hong Kong
market has been II cents pound for years
and the American government brings frozen
beef from Australia and sells it to the
army today Tor { cents gOIu. equal 10 this
Hong Kong price of IA cents Mexican. 1t
has been difficult to account for this ex-
cessive price of $50. One local newspaper
openly charged the meat inspectors with
fraud and showing favoritism to certain
dealers in passing their cattle while those
of other men were refused clean bills of
health This charge resulted in an exam
ination by the authorities into the causes
accountable for the high prices.
The result of this inquiry, while not prov
ing fraud as originally alleged caused the
price Of meat to drop from $50 to 60 cents
a pound in twenty-four hours. and If the
Hong Kong dealers can obtain free entry
for their caNe into Manila. 1t Is stated
they will compete with the local traders
and by this method prices will probably
be kept down to a proper level.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
Sentenced to Execute Himself.


Here Is a situation for Il novel. Weng
Tung HO was the tutor Of the present En-
peror of China from the time he was Sc
lected as the heir to the throne. and until
the recent coup detat was his most conf
Dental and influential adviser. Mr.. Weng
is a man of great age and until recently
none of all the princes of the court re-
ceived more respect than he. When the
empress dowager took charge of affairs two
years ago she sent him to his former home
at Chang-Shu, a small city about forty
miles northeast of Soo-Chow. where he has
since been living in seclusion Whether
Wens TuEg Ho has been communicating
with his former pupil. the imprisoned en-
peror, or whether the dowager fears that
he may attempt TO do so. nobody knows, but
few weeks ago she condemned him to
death. and forwarded notice of that fact to
him through the governor of Soo-Chow.
Weng's rank is so high and his person so
venerable that no official of the empire can
be induced to execute the sentence, and
he has been requested by the governor of
Soo-Chow to execute himself. A military
guard has been placed around his resi-
dence, so that he cannot escape or he res
cued. nor can he communicate with any
one outside except through the officials. and
thus the old man was living when the latest
malls left China. with the decree of the en-
press dowager in his hands. The news Of
his suicide was expected daily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
NAVAL OFFICERS SUED.
Claim of the Armstrong Company to
Certain Patents,

A ease Of considerable Importance will
c0ne up in the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia Friday. when there will
b. a hearing In the suit brought by the Sir
William g. Armstrong. Whitworth Com
rany, England. against certain naval Of
fcers. who are charged with unlawfully
using gun bearings for which the COM
claimants claim to have obtained an exclu-
sive patent. The officers named are Ad-
miral % Neil. chief OF the bureau of ord
nance: Captain Edwin c. PendIeton and
Alexander II. Mccormick. Suit Is brought
against these officers individuals as 1t
would not be possible In this case to bring
action against the United States govern
ment.
The claim of the English company Is that
II secured assignee Of Ralph T. Brak-
eton. the inventor the sole right to a GER
tain Misunderstanding for ordnance. 1t Is
Claimed that patents We're obtained in both
England and the United States. and that the
Navy Department has been unlawfully in
fIinging upon the company's rights. to its
great financial detriment. Damages to the
extent of $4,000 are asked for, together
With the costs Of the suit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
'N1ERNAT'oNAneIEs
MIR. LEWIS BILL PROVIDING A NEW
FORM OF GOLD CERTIFICATES.
Would Take the Place of the Metal
and Would Save Insurance and
Freight Charges.

Representative Levy of New York has in
troduced a bill in the House to provide for
the issue of international notes.
1.-The object of the BILL" said Mr.. Levy.
explaining the measure, lis to prevent the
enormous annual outflow of gold from the
United States and to make the United
States the financial center Of the world
Its immediate benefits to commerce and to
individuals may be stated briefly. These
international certificates will pass current
in foreign countries and take the place OF
bills of exchange or letters of credit. which
travellers are compelled to provide them
selves with.
Merchants who now depend upon bank
ing institutions as an Intermediary can
transact their business and adjust their
accounts and balances direct with their for
eign houses or customers by means or these
gold certificates.
Insurance and freight charges and rates
of exchange will be avoided on all gold
shipments. and thus saving of $1,000 on
every million of gold dollars shipped out of
this country, which approximates the cost
of shipment, will ensue.
"At the present time" Mr.. Levy contin-
ued Europe is borrowing about $500, OOO,
900 from US, and in addition thereto the
balance of trade is largely in our favor.
When gold is borrowed it actually leaves
the country in bulk, whereas gold certifi-
cate expressing in pounds. forms, marks
or francs, as may be required the actual
amount of gold coin deposited with the sub
treasury. and payable on demand. on pre-
sentation of the international certificate.
will answer in every way the purpose OF
these gold shipments.
These certificates will become a sort Of
international medium of gold exchange and
will circulate in Europe as freely gold
coin of the United States
THE charge of one-SiXteenth Of l per
cent for the exchange of these certificates
for the gold coin deposited is intended to
cover the actual cost of engraving and
handling and has been carefully estimated.
If in the discretion of the Secretary of the
Treasury this charge should be too much
or too little he may change it as he sees
fit. but it will never exceed one-eighth OF
/ per cent.
..Of course" said Mr.. Levy, objection
to this bill will come from exchange brok-
ers and those interested In the transfer of
gold from one country to another. and
those who may insure shipments, but If
they will consider for moment the great
advantages to following the retention of
gold in this country, the great saving to
commerce and the prestige which the
UnitAl States will have among the nations
of the world. all selfish interests would
cease. and l am sure they would be unani-
nous in their support of the measure"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
Division of Soils.
MILES OF NEWSPAPERS.
British Museum. GrnppIine With
Formidpble Shelving Problem.

British Museum Graphing With n
Formidpble. Shelving Problem.
From the Philadelphia Press
One of the greatest problems besetting
the trustees Of the. British Museum is the
enormous encreachment which in recent
years has been made upon the space at
tfeir disposal ~ the accumulated piles Of
newspapers, both london and provincial
as we'll foreign and colonial.
An effort is ROW. being made to grapple
with this difficulty and Viscount Peers bill.
copies Of which were. issued today, author
ICES the trustees to deposit with local au-
thorities copiesii of dany local newspapers
which have been received by them at
Bloomsbury since the year 1887, or which
may be hereafter received. and also to
make rules respecting the disposal, by de-
struction or otherwise, of printed matter
deposited in the museum which is not of
sufficient value to justify Its preservation.
How gigantic the growth of this depart
ment really has been In recent years may
be gathered from the fact that the shelves
occupied by London newspapers alone ex-
coed 1000 yards In length. while those de-
voted to the provincial, colonial and Tor
efsn press are more than 1900 yards. the
total measurement being close upon three
miles. In a single year the British news
papers have been known to fill III yards OF
shelving, which Is at the rate OF one mile
in sixteen years. Such record OF progress
cannot, of course. be prolonged indefinitely.
and, should the late speakers bill be car
ried through parliament, a most important
addition will be made to the already re-
stricted accommodation at Bloomsbury,
which, 1t is safe to- say, will be speedily al
located to some more useful purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
Reef Mold.

Put quarter of a pound of fine bread
crumbs into a saucepan and pour in sufti-
cient hot beef gravy to moisten them; let
the mixture boil up. and when a thick
paste is formed remove the pan from the
stove and add the yolks of two eggs. then
half pound of finely minced beef (cooked)
and two ounces of liver which has been
cooked with a few slices of onion in clari-
fed bacon fat and then rubbed through a
wire sieve.
Season the ingredients with SALT black
pepper and little cayenne: then stir in a
tablespoonful of tomato sauce and the
whites of the eggs whisked to stiff froth.
Butter a plain tin mold, fill it with the
prepared meat. place a piece of buttered
paper over the top and steam 1t steadily
for one hour: then turn 1t on to a hot DISH
cover the top with grated horse radish and
surround with savory brown sauce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16

John Lee. a Chnaman. was arrested this
afternoon by Policemen Brown and Carroll
of the eighth precinct and held Oh charge
of promoting policy. When arrested near
Florida avenue and eth street Lee said he
had found the alleged policy drawings dis
covered to be IN his possession.
The defendant Ii is charged. has been
visiting laundries every day and the police
suspect that he has been doing work for
the policy brokers. Policy Detective Wat
son will investigate the case before John Is
taken to court. A hearing in the case may
be held tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
Charged with Embezxlement.

William T. johnson. conductor on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. was arrested
here today. upon his arrival from Bslti-
more. and charged with embezZlement.
The arrest was made by Detective Smith.
chief of the Baltimore and Ohio force. 1t
Is alleged that instead of purchasing and
turning in tickets collected from passen-
gers. the conductor held them and disposed
of them to ticket scalpers. He lives IN 8al-
timore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
ITEMS FURNISHINGS.

Fancy Striped Hose In sizes 1nia and 4 m,
IL only; worth 2'lc. pair. for. -. W.
81 pieces Mems Nainsiok Shirts and Drawers:
or, sizes and n little s"il"d; worth DC.
Broken sizes Mems Blu. and Pink Ralhrig-
gan Shirts and Drawers. worth 5nr. . IL
garment -f"i. .-....-........-. SOSe
Madras Neglige SHIFTS. with high turn down
collar attached; slightly suilcd 10y "A,
handling; worth Si.5". for. ............ TOSe
Mems Belts Tan shade. with nickel n e.
buckle: worth i9c., for. .............. wv
Fancy Web SuspendeIs with elastic ends:
nickel buckle. worth l5c. pair. Sc
l"F.-- '-.-..--..--- ----....-.. wa
Mems Fancy Light SILK 1Gcks and Dr.
Fourth hands that usually sell for c5c. %se
Broken lot Of Madras Negiigr Shirts. each
with separate cuffs to match: worth lEc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
Wool Dress Goods.

Short lengths in Henriettas. Serges. Cheviots
Homespuns and SILK and Wool Novelties; to
7-yard remnants-of goods that have De-
been selling up to SOC. yard. @OSs
pieces Black SILK and Wool CrepOn in
small figure and stripe patterns; reg EGD<,
ular price. 81 yard. for. wv.
A single piece of 50-inch Atwood Black
Cheviot. for separate skirts and full 2GDc
suits: worth SOC. yard. for. ......... O>Ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16

in a conventional sort of way. But. as
said, don't think he enjoys entering sa-
looms. I happened to see him the other day
Gs he went into one and afterward when he
came out. When he went In he looked ter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16

Favorable to Government Ownership.
The interstate commerce committee Of
the Senate today heard arguments on Sen
ator Pettigrew's bill for government owner
ship of the railroads by Judge Lewis of
Cumberland. Md, and Mr.. Lusk, who was
for several years connected with the control
of the railroads of Australia and New Zea-
land. Both were favorable to govern
mental control.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
Divorce Granted.

decree has been signed by Justice Bar
nard in Equity Court No. 2. granting Rufina
+. Selecman a divorce from William H.
Selecman. by reason of desertion on the
part Of the latter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
All 1. Fair at the Primaries.

From Puck.
First Heeler-"Dem fe,lers says we beat
'em at the primaries by fraud.
Second Heeler-"Hully gee! DOM de baby
act chr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16

Mrs Greene-"fes. young Stoughton does
frequent drinking saloons but don't think
he does it because he likes it.
Mrs. Gray-"He isn't compelled to visit
such places"
Mrs. Greene-"No. I suppose not. except
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16

ribly glum, showing that he was doing what
was not agreeable, but when he came nut 9
he was as cheerful as you please. show
ing Of course that he was glad to make his :
escape from the place. "-BostoH Tran
script. .