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So Says Capt. Behr Of the Cruiser vartag, Now
Being Finished at Cramps'.

PHILADELPHIA, July le--Capt vladimer
Behr. commander OF the Russian cruiser variag,
recently built at Cramps. Is peseimistic so far
as his own country is concerned in relation to
the Boxer troubles In China. In an interview
to-day he said:
Russia will have TO bear the brunt Of the
whole affair. for she has "a lborder line on the
Siberian frontier extending a thousand or more
miles in length. This Is Russia's vulnerable
point. and this Ia where China will strike In the
event OF war. Several attacks have already
been made by the Chinese in Manchuria. and
others may be looked for at any moment
81 am very sorry to see that we have been
drawn into the trouble. There IL. OF course, no
doubt that Russia has more at stake than any
other nation. and there was less reason for us
TO mix in any affair in China. We have no mis-
sionaries In China TO avenge. but. on the other
hand. we have an extensive frontier that must
be defended. and there IL little doubt that,
n hOstilies begin. II will be thera. We fire.
auenty have trouble with Chinese robbers on
the border. and In case Of war We will have II
there again. There Is no special menace to the
United States nor ths other Powers. but we
will bear the brunt OF whatever trouble may
come.
''It ia not a drcult matter for England and
the other Powers TO land a few thousand
troops 10 take Pekn or one Of the other
Chinese cities and hold 1t for indemnity.
and the trouble for them will stop
there but for US i is far different.
China viii altIck Russii's weak place, her
frontier. feel sure that the United States
will MT go TO war with China. Your politi-
clans don't want Chinese war Just at this
time. You will prob ably he content to take
one Of the Chinese cities and hold 1t for To-
demnity"
capt, Behr SAYS that whether there is war be-
tween Russia and China or not IL cannot affect
The cruiser NarlaG aud that she can sail from
the United States There Is no agree
men', he states. that would compel
Russian ships in such an event TO
leave American ports on twenty-four hours
notice. II war were TO be declared between
two oi the European Powers it would be dif-
ferent, but as II is the Nariag can sail for Kron-
stadt as planned. month hence. even in the
event Of war
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LATEST OFFICIAL NEWS FROM PEKIN.
Text Of the Message Sent BY Baron Nlssi 70
the japanese Consul at Tlen-Tsin.

WASHINGTON, July 10 The Japanese Lega.
ton made public this afternoon the full contents
of the message received and given out In part
Yesterday from Baron Nissi, the japanese
Minister at Pekin In addition 10 giving more
particulars as to the situation at Pekin, this
messag Ia of special importance. as II brings
down to later date the information as to the
safety of the foreigners in Pekin. Baron NisSis
letter Ia dated June 20 and 1t Is supposed that
thu messenger left the Chinese capital with II
that night II appears. however. that re d
not leave until July l. and that on that day the
members Of the legations were alive. Tho ca
begram TO the Japanese Legation came from
the Consul at Tien-Tsin through the Consul al
Chefoo. The letter from Baron Nlssi was re-
ceived at Tien-Tsin on July ~ at 10 A. NJ. 1t Is
as follows:
THE situation at Pekin Is extremely critical.
The foreign legations are surrounded on all
sides by Chinese soldiers and are bombarded
day and night The members. guards and resi-
dents are resisting to the utmost. but the over.
whelming numbers OF the enemy make our
position helpless, Our ammunition is teng
exhausted and our lives are in such danger
that we may be massacred at any moment. We
earnestly request the immediate despatch Of
reenforcements for the rescue from our present
precarious situation. Transmit this message
at once TO the Imperial Government
The Consul at Tien-Tsin adds that he com.
municated the contents OF the despatch to his
colleague at Chefoo and to the commander-n-
chief of the allied forces The Consul al
Chefoo also telegraphed to the japanese Lega-
tion. under date OF July II. that the Tien-Tsin
castle was captured by the allied forces on July
"a and that the safety Of the foreign settle
me ITS was thus assured a ID that the japanese
troops had taken possession OF the Suisz-Yins
"a Chinese naval establishment on the ilth.
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CAN SLEEP NOW
Since L. aving OF Coffee.

Up TO hve years ago had used coffee all
my life. but was finally forced to give IL up on
account Of the way It acted on me. Right after
drinking II, would be taken with dizzy head
ache and sour stomach and have TO make q cup
OF strong tea before could 20 about my work
Two ye'rs ago, l started on Postum Food
Conee and since finding how to make II prop-
erly. would not exchange IL for the best coffee
lever saw. My old troubles have disappeared
entirely. have gained considerable hesh and
what Il still better, sleep perfectly at night,
When first used Postum. my husband COM
planned Of us being fasteless so tried TO use
more OF II. but as tnat did not help matters,
thing and now Il Ia delicious" Nh. VI, 4.
Eckels, Slsson, Calf f-Adp
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OUR VIEW or RUSSIA'S NOTICE.
Not q Declaration OF War Against China. bat
Against Armed Chinese Rebels In Amur.

WARRINGTON, July i9.-In the opinion OF
those best qualified to Judge the declaration OF
the Russian Government that certain portions
OF the Amur territory are In IA state OF war
does not materially affect the general
Chinese question. Officials here hold that IL
does not constitute declaration OF war
AGAINST China but merely that Russia Is at
war with the armed forces of Chinese that
have invaded her territory. There il every
reason TO believe that Russia IL In thorough
accord with the other Powers that the Euro
mean nations japan and the United Stats are
not at war with the Chinese Government. The
Chinese troops which have invaded Russian
territory are regarded as In revolt against the
recognized authorities at Pekin. The feeling
here IL that Russia has no purpose OF declaring
war against the lhinese Government and will
do nothing TO embarrass the general situation
or 10 bring about inharmonious relations be-
tween the Powers
IL NAV re 70 the advantage OF Russia TO de-
cl,re part OF the Amur country in a state OF
war; and II is felt here that her declaration was
made for that reason. The officials here ap-
near 10 be confident that the cooperation Of the
Russians with the other Powers in that part OF
China between Taku and Pekin will not be
affected by her attitude with regard to the ST.
berian districts invaded by Chinese troops. and
that she will continue to act In harmony with
other nations in their desire to use their armed
forces In China solely for the purr ose OF restor-
ing order and protecting foreign life and prop
erty.
MIR. De wollant. Charge dAffaires OF Russia.
was an early visitor at tbs State DEPARTMENT
to-day. He said that he had heard nothing {,
confirm the report that Russia had declared
war on China.
The re5orted declaration Of war by Russia
against China was discussed by the Cabinet to-
day with reference TO the effect II would have
on the policy OF the Powers. While the report
was not credited the Cabinet deemed It worth
while to arrive al an understanding as to what
condition would be produced by such decla-
ration. A suggestion was made that II
Russia and China were officially at war It
would be necessary for the United States and
the other Powers TO withdraw their forces un-
less they. too. deemed 1t wise to recognise that
state OF war exists between themselves and
the Chinese Imperial Government The Cab-
net, however. were not disposed 10 accept
that view A Cabinet member said after the
meeting to-day. In response to question as to
what effect declaration Of war by Russia
would have upon the action Of the United
States in maintaining troops In China
The United States has not declared war
against China and could not affiliate with
Power or aid anv Power which had declared
war. There would be no reason why this Gov
ernment should not maintain troops in China
after war had been declared by some other
Power This Government IL going to paddle its
own canoe in the far East. We have not been
advised that Russia has changed her attitude.
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AMBASSADOR TOWERS OPINION.
Places Much Reliance on Ii Hang Chang
Russia and This Country on Good Terms.

ATLANTIC CITY. \. j.. July i9.--Charlemagne
Tower, the American Ambassador TO Russia
was summoned from here to Washington to-
day. He came here day or two ago with the
expecta alton of spending a week or more He
left on the Q O'Clock train.
Unless ordered to nv post, he said. Il
shall remain in the United States several weeks
II there ~ any impression that the Chinese
crisis has affected the good nderst anding be-
tween the United States and Russia they
should be dispelled. The bond OF friendship
which has SO long united the two countries is
stronger TO-DAY than it ever was. The Russian
Government thoroughly understands the posi-
ton OF the United States in regard to its attitude
on the Chinese complications. which have as
sumed such "A threatening aspect. We have
no desire other than 10 protect citizens and 10
secure our commercial rights In the Celestial
Empire Russia and all of Europe respect
our declarations, and accept our word with
entire confidence Russia will cooperate with
the United States in restoring order in the dis
turbed FlowerN Kingdom. and will remain our
friend throughout the trouble The prestige
of the United States ms n great power through
out the world was never more generally re-
cognined or respected
will the invasion Of Russian territory make
any change in the conditions in the East3 ,Will
Russia break away from the Powers and act
independently, as has been reported as pos
sible from Iondon?"
The invasion OF Russian territory as yet is
unconfrmed news. and II would be inadvisable
TO talk uron that subject at present l be-
lieve am free to say that even this great COM
plication would not disturb the exceedingly
cordial relations between Russia and the United
States"
10 a question as to his opinion on the war
in China he said:
There are so many contradictory reports
that IL il difficult TO form any opinion. II Ii
Hung Chang should reach Pekin in time 10
use his powerful influence TO protect the Am
bassadors and the foreigners now beeagu uered
at least, from the last trustworthy account,
matters will be much smpllned. II seems TO
me there is room for hope for the safety of the
foreign Ministers at least The Chinese Govern
ment realizes what would be the consequence IL
these foreign representatives Of the nations
Of the world were assasinated Ii Hung Chang
who has studied other nations and personally
visited them, may be- a savior OF the situation
II is my earnest wish that he has reached Pekin
in safety. The Powers are all working in har-
mOny to re-astablish order, and one evidence
OF IL Is the manner in which all OF them have par
ticipated In the military movement 10 restore
some semblance of government and protection
10 people and property. The Boxer move-
ment is a grave peril ] was particularly
pleased with the reports OF fighting done by
our soldiers at Tien-Tsin. A difficult position
was given them and they maintained Il with
that spirit and courage which has always char
acterized the American soldier
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SPECIAL ENvOY TO CHINA.
The President Has Decided to Appoint ". v.
ROckhill to That Post.

WASHINGTON. July 19-The President an.
nounced TO the Cabinet to- Cav that he would
appoint William Woodville Rockhill as Special
Commissioner Of the United States to China.
Mr.. Rockhill and his wife III leave WASH
inRton tomorrow for Pomfret. Conn, whore
Mrs. Rockhll will spend the summer. and
on Mr.. Rockhill's return 10 Washington next
week his appointment will be made. Tho
purpose OF the appointment Is TO have a
diplomatic representative OF the United States
in China during the International operations
and when the time comes for consideration by
the Powers Of China's future. The title TO bs
bestowed on Mr. Rockhil has not been decided,
but he will be vested practically with all the
functions Of special diplomatic agent Should
Minister Conger be dead or incapacitated for
service when Pekin is taken Mr. Rookh II, 40
cording 10 the present purpose. will be ap-
pointed Minister TO China. or Special Ambss-
sador to represent this Government In the er.
changes between the Powers. Until Pekin falls
he will act in an advisory capacity In China TO
the President and the Secretary OF State, IN
forming them Of what Is going on Of an inter
national character and suggest what should bs
done in diplomatic contingencies He will 90
first to Shanghai. and will proceed thence prob
ably TO Chefoo and Tien-Tsin.
Mr. Rockhill's selection for this important
mission was due largely to his familiarity with
China and the Chinese and his experience In
diplomacy. II Is not partisan appointment,
Mr.. Rockhill having been honored by Republ.
can and Democratic administrations. He was
born in Maryland. was educated in the Poly.
technic School In Paris and served as an ofloer
Of the French Army. He entered the United
States diplomatic service while very young and
served in China and Corea Afterward he
made explorations In China and Thibet,
part Of the time disguised a. a native
merchant. He returned 10 TIE y ,ited States In
1893 to give the result Of his discoveriss 10 t,s
Smithsonian Institution. and while emtAovsi
there Secretary Gresham appointed him chief
clerk Of the State Department. From this
place he was promoted 10 be Third Assistant
Secretary Of State. and on the retirement Of
Mr.. Uh OF Michigan, appointed Ambassador %
Germany. he was made Assistant Secretary Of
Cleveland Administration. and Mr. Mckinley
appointed him Minister TO Greece, RoumanIa
and Serva Last year he resigned this o1fioo
10 become Director Of the Bureau OF American
Republics, the place he now holds
Mr.. Rockhil speaks and writes the Manohu
language. the Official language OF China. and
several Chinese dialects. In Mr.. Cleveiands
last administration he served on a great many
occasions as INTERPRETER between Secretary
Gresham and Yang Yu. the then Chinese Mis-
lister here
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WHEELER WANTS TO GO TO CHINA.
Gems. Wilson and Ludlow Also Apply and
May Have Their Wishes Gratined.

WASHINGTON, July is.--Cen. Joseph Wheeler
has made application for service In China
Gen Wheeler IL at present In command OF the
Department Of the Lakes. with headquarters
at Chicago. He will retire on account OF age
on Sept. /. and for that reason 1t will be i'm
possible to send him to China. The President
has no authority for appointing retired officers
for active duty. Gen. Wheeler has already
served as a general officer In three wars-the
Civil War; the Spanish war and the war In the
Philippines. His military record In this par
tcular Il unique in the history Of the United
States.
In addition to Gen. Chafree. who was to-day
made n Major General. three other general
officers will probably be assigned to duty in
China as brigade commanders There will be
three brigatles. one cavalry and two infantry.
and battery Of artillery. There are many
applications for these assignments. In addi-
ton to the one received from Gen. Wheeler.
Brig Gen Wilson. who is now In command
Of one Of the departments In Cuba. and Gen.
Ludlow are among the candidates. 1t Is not
improbable that both Of these officers will have
their wishes gra,ifed Gen. Wilson is par
ticularly qualified for the service, having spent
considerable time In China and some years ago
MADE survey OF the country from laku 10
Pel,in. He has also written book on China
Gen Ludlow desired to go to China at the time
Gen. ChaHee was selected He Is now anxious
to 20 to China as a brigade commander under
that officer
Col. Sumner Of the Sixth calvary. who has
been ordered TO proceed from London. where
he has been stationed as the military attache.
to join his regiment In China. may receive one
Of the brigade commands. There are three
vacancies in the grade Of Brigadier General
of Volunteers at the disposal OF the President,
AID il is thought likely that Col. Sumner may
be appointed to one of these He has brilliant
military record
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TROOPS WILL START AUG. 4.
Two Transports win he IReady to Leave San
Fran cisco for China at the Time.

SAN Francisco. July ls-The first Of the
thousands Of troops to start from San Fran
cisco will sail for China. it Ia expected. on the
transport Hancock and Meade on Aug !.
The Hancock will take 500 marines, a battalion
Of the Fifteenth Infantry. Company +, Corps
of Engineers. and the remaining battalion Of
the Third Cavalry. The engineers. who are
to come from West Point. and others who are
now In the Department Of the East, will start
on July 25 to be here in time for the transport.
Troops A. c and X Of the First Cavalry. now
In the Department of Missouri. Troops B and
L. In the Department OF Colorado and Head
quarters Band and Troops d. F and NJ, First
Cavalry. from the Department OF Dakota.
will sail from Seattle during the first week In
August. The Headquarters Band and the
First and Second sauadrons of the Ninth Cav
airy. now In the Department OF Colorado. will
sail from San Francisco about the same time
Battery +. Third Artillery, Capt. Sedgwick.
Pratt commanding, moved from Fort Mason to
Fort Winfield Scott to-day TO take the place Of
Battery A. Lieut.. G. II. McAiinnus. which has
gone into camp at Model Camp. near Preside
Gate. preparatory to starting for China.
Ten thousand men could easily be put In the
camp at the Preside with only three days
advance notice The post Quartermaster car
ries a stock Of clothing to outfit from $500 TO
5000 men. and In twenty-four hours 10000
men could be supplied with clothing. Before
the Spanish war It would have taken weeks at
least to establish such a condition OF prepared
ness for any emergency, Now everything
is in such perfect working order that the pass
ing through Of an army for China Is not con-
sidered a matter OF difflculty
There ar now IA recruits at the Preside
who are being held In readiness for assign
ment TO the regiments 70 arrive here shortly
Surgeon General Sternberg after passing few
days here left this morning for his home in
Washington.
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MARINE CORPS loss AT TIEN.TsrY.

Capt. Davis and Three Enlisted Men Killed
-Four Omcers aud Eighteen Men wounded.
WASHINGTON. July io.-The following cas-
ualty list received at the Navy Depar tment has
been made public:
'TAKU. July is.-Oflcial casualty report
from marine regiment:
"Knled-Capt. Austin r. Davis. Sergt. c. j.
Kellock. Corporal Thomas Kelly and Privates
j. e. McConkey and l. W. Partridge.
Seriously Wounded-First Lieut.. Henry
Leonard. Corporal j. A. Mcdonald and Privates
p. J. Keller. c. d. Miller. c. J. Matthews John
Lakes and J. vanhorn.
'Wounded-Capt Charles q. Long. Capt
William r. Lemly First Lieut.. Smedley D.
Butler. First Sergt. James Murphy, Sergt F. T.
Winters Corporal Joseph W Hunt and Privates
". 8. Chapman, James Cooney. Robert Des-
mond. F. q. ERelser. Lavrin LARSON, NJ. T..
McIver. J. c. Megonegal, A. B. Penny and H..
A. Hckers. REMEY."
The sun., 1900-07-20
Baptists Cable for News.

Tho American Baptist Missionary Union IA
expressing much anxiety for the safety OF its
missionaries in the eastern, central and vest
ern districts OF China. Yesterday the Rev.
Charles L. Rhodes, the New York District Sec
retary. sent a cablegram to the Rev j. X God
dard, at Ning-ho asking for definite news con-
corning the Baptist missionaries and II he
oonsioered II sxpeoient 70 eali ali the Baptist
coast towns The Baptist Union has forty
seven representatives in the eastern, western
and central districts OF China.
The sun., 1900-07-20
The Logan Bringing Missionaries Home.

SAN Francisco. July lo,-The United State.
army transport Logan. which sailed from
Nagasaki on July IL, will bring the first large
batch Of refugee missionaries from the country
between Pekn and Tien-Tsin. News was re-
ceved here to-day that seventy ono refugees
were at NaGasaki when the transport Logan
touched there from Manila and were taken
aboard. No names or other details were given
Unless the Logan Is detained at Yokohama or
Honolulu she ought to reach here on Aug. 7.
The sun., 1900-07-20

Large Number OF Applications for Service
Made to Gov. Tyler Of virginia.

RICHMOND. Va, July ls.-Col. C. c. werten
Baker. formerly commander of the Third vir-
ginis Volunteer Infantry. heads a list Of a
hundred prominent virgnians who have
volunteered their services to Gov Tyler Of
Virginia TO go to the front and fight for Amer
lean interests in China Col Baker offers to
raise a regiment Of well-known young Virgin
ians who desire to fight China. lie says he
can easily do this on short notice. Hundreds
Of letters are pouring In on the Governor from
all parts Of the state asking that the writer's
services be accepted for service In China
The Governor has already enough applca-
tions from men who desire to raise conn anips
in this STATE to fll up four regiments The
applications are all filed in case they should
be needed. The Governor Ia much pleased
with the patriotism manifested Many of the
applicants served with the Virginia troops
during the Spanish American War ~
The sun., 1900-07-20
CHINESE GODS SPIRITED AWAY.
Two Wagon Loads Taken From Q Chicago
joss House and Buried for Safety.

CHICAGO. July 1.-two wagon loads OF
Chinese gods-a motley assortment including
dragons and images by the basketful-were re-
moved shortly before daybreak yesterday
morning from the local jess house $40 Clark
street. and under picked guard Of heavily armed
Mongoians were taken twenty-five miles into
the country in a southwestern direction and
buried for safe keeping In deep pit on the hill
side near Mount Greenwood Cemetery In Nor
gan Park In that pit. lined with silk. the
divnites will have n secret hiding place should
Chinese. The Chinese say they felt that they
had better be prepared for riots. Now nothing
worse than the loss OF few lives can happen
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OREGON ARRIVES AT KURK.
Temporary Repairs TO be Made and the SAip
win Go Back To Taku.

WARRINGTON, July The following was 70.
celved at the Navy Department this morning.
'KuRE. july Is, iil7 p. M.-Oreeon and Nash
willie arrived at Kure at o'clock this afternoon.
Expect TO dock on the 10th. Shall make Der.
manent or temporary repalrs' would suggest
putting on steel patches which can be done in
n very short time, and the ship 60 back to her
duty at Taku. To make permanent repairs II
will require at least sixty days. probably more
WILDE"
Secretary Long replied to Commander Wilde
as follows
Universal rejoicing over safety Of Oregon.
She is the Constitution OF this generation n
safety OF Oregon permit patch and 60 70 Taku.
Commend your preference for service there
The sun., 1900-07-20
NEW GERMAN MINISTER STARTS
DR.. Won schwarsensteia win Go to China on
German wsrship.
.sp~ial Gable Dsspaieh 70 THE SUN.

BERLIN. July is-Dr. Mumm Won Schwarzen-
stein. who was recently appointed Minister TO
Chiaa to succeed Baron Won Kettler. the muir
dsred envoy. had an audience at noon to-
day with Count Won Bllow, the Minister OF
Foreign Affairs. liele tonight for Genoa,
where he will embark on the German warship
Preussen on July "a. and will sail for Shanghai.
Gen. Won der Goltz and DR.. Won Bohlen und Hal
bach, who has been Second Secretary OF tho
German Legation at Washington. will accom-
pany the new Minister.
The sun., 1900-07-20
Judge Cooney, Opponent for Congress in
Missouri.

sEDALA. No. July The Seventh District
Republ can Congress Committee met in this
city to-day to name a candidate to oil
Hon, Leslie Or mr.. Henry H. Parsons
Of Marshall Saline county. was chosen
to make the race for Congress against
Judge Cooney. the Democratic nominee MIR
Parsons isa young man OF more than average
ability and he will make an aggressive cam
raign. Harry H, Parsons was born at Sweet
department Of Ann Arbor Mich. In 1903
The sun., 1900-07-20
DR.. Brown Cables for Infor ma tion.

DR., Arthur !. Brown. Secretary OF the Pres
byterian Board Of Foreign Missions. yesterday
sent oableRram to Rev. George Cornwell at
Sth1efEo' t11, informing him that great anxiety was
missionaries and instructing him to cable
oftener. and. II possible. to get word from Pao-
ting-fu