The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-30
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

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GENERAL DOMESTIC.
The German editors Of Wisconsin assem-
bled in convention. condemn imperialism in
interviews III which they speak for their
constituents.
Two persons were fatally wounded and
nine others were seriously injured by the
premature discharge OF cannon at The
encampment OF cavalry brigade. y. q.
J.. at Camp Lincoln, Springfield. HI. yes
terday.
A report lust issued By the Treasury Eu-
reau o. Statistics on our foreign commerce,
shows II 10 have been greater during the
fiscal year just closed than in any other
year OF the nations history. having passed
the TWO billion dollars mark.
The DANES of Chicago University. dis
cussing domestic economy applied TO uni
versity students. decided that it "a possible
but not pleasant FOR a student 10 support
himself and wife On $500 during e term OF
nine months at the university.
A warrant has been issued for the arrest
of Edward l.. Swazey. charged with intent
TO defraud the Third National Bank OF
Springfield. Mars, by attempting TO sell the
bank a second mortgage on 26l head of
cattle on the representation that il was =
first lien.
Eminent Chicago oiyines denounce the
iand-srabbing nations OF Europe as being
entirely responsible for the present troubles
IN China, and state that the Boxers are
patriots who are defending their country
against the rapacity and greed o. Invading
foreigners
Mrs. John A logan stated in an interview
that her criticism on the appointment OF
Mrs. Potter-Paliner to the position of Com
missioner at the Paris Exposition was not
Intended in any way q reflection upon
Mrs. Palmer. who. she states has been mis-
led by miSquotations of her criticism.
Ia iva tha est
Dental election show that the battle hinges
on the Central States. IN which the large
GerTnan-Ane-fcan vote, known 10 be large
~ disaffecied from the Republicans by the
administration policy on Imperialism, is
confidently expected, by Democratic Lead
e-s. 10 make Bryan the next President
FOREIGN.
China makes the open threat that an ad-
vance on Pektn will be the signal for the
massacre OF the Ministers. The white pee
ple IN the interior OF the Empire are be-
Heved to be doomed
General Roberts has returned 20 Pretoria
having failed 10 round up General Botha-
probably on account Of lack of co-opera-
ton 1t is surnised that the Field Mar
shars return signifisd a serious British de-
feat
A cable has been received in New York
advising that the Chinese lines between
Shanghai and Che-Foo are interrupted. This
may mean an outbreak between tine two
cities, a forward movement on the part Of
the allies toward Pekin. or simpl an ef-
fort on the part OF Sheng. tina director of
telegraphs. TO prevent any more news from
getting out Of Tien-Tsin by way of Chez
Foo.
King Eumbert OF italy was assassinated
Sunday evening at Monza, Italy. by an An
archist who gave the name Of Angelo
Brsssi. The murderer fred three revolver
shots at the King es the latter was enter
ing his carriage to return TO the palace from
q public distribution Of prizes In connection
with a gymnastic competition. One Of the
shots pierced his heart and he fell back
dead. The assassin was Immediately ar
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