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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
THE CHINESE Minister
Latest Communication From II
Hung Chang Taken to the
State Department.
Memorial Expected DaiIy-AD
Loyal Chinese Ordered TO Afford
Protection 60 Foreigners I'm the
Empire.

Washington, Aug. 2.-The Chinese
minister cuiled at the state depart
ment early and presented to Secretary
Hay some of the latest correspond
ence that has passed between Ii Hung
Chang and the imperial Chinese gov
eminent. The minister's dispatches
state that on the 18th, Ii Hung Chang
and several of the most influential
viceroys memorialiyed the emperor to
extend protection 10 all foreigners in
Pekin and elsewhere in China.
Reply TO the Memorial.
The reply to this memorial was de-
layed for some time and the viceroys
presented another petition asking that
the ministers should either be given
safe escort from Pekin. or that free
communication shoald be opened be-
tween them ana their governments.
The reply to this last memorial has
not been received, but after
its dispatch by the viceroys,
Ii Hung Chang received an answer to
the first memorial in which the en-
peror, by imperial edict, ordered all
loyal Chinese to protect foreigners in
the empire.
Ii Hung Chaug's Dispatch.
Following is a copy of the dispatch
from Ii Hung Chang presented to Sec
rotary Hay. 1t was received by Min
ister WI at midnight from the Chinese
minister in London:
Just received telegram from Pao
Ting Flu, of the sixth moon. twenty
third day July 1o) that the privy
council had that day received an i'm
perial edict as follows:
The Imperial Isdtct.
"'We have received the memorial of
Ii Hung Chang and others imploring
us to save and protect the ministers of
the various nations. Now the minis
tiers are all safe and well, and Lii Hung
Chang is directed to wire to Yang Yu
and others so that they may inform
the respective secretaries for foreign
Affairs accordingly. Respect this
Delayed in TrHnsmission.
This telegram has been delayed in
Its transmission. The other day / and
other viceroys sent a joint memorial,
requesting that the different minis
ters be escorted out of Pekin. or that
they first be enabled to freely COM
municate by letter or wire with their
respective governments. When an i'm
perial answer is received, / will again
wire. Communicate this to Minister
Yang at St. Petersburg; Minister Yu
at Paris and Minister WI at Washing
ton forthwith to inform secretaries foy
foreign affairs"
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03

cation with their governments. IL haA
been suggested to the Pekin authori-
ties that they send an embassy imme-
diately to Tien Tsin. clothed with full
authority TO deal with the situation
aud given unlimited power to afford
reparation for the injuries inflicted
upon the internationals. II this 10
preceded by the release of the minis
tiers from siege, there is possibility
that the powers, temporarily. will
suspend the military movement
which may, in the end. be rendered
unnecessary II the embassy meets the
demands of Europe and America.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
MERCHANTS ASK Relief.
Fort Reg uIations mt Manila thnt Are
Likely to Result In Conn
plicntions.

San Francisco, Aug. "A free
translation of regulations recently
promulgated at Manila indicates that
innocent consignees of wares from
this country may be heavily fined for
not following a provision that certain
wares must be invoiced to show the
weight with and without casing.
Copies of the regulations have only
just reached this city. Goods are on
the way that started for Manila be-
fore there was any knowledge OBJ
tainable here that new legal condi-
tons were to be met. This fact has
led certain prominent business men
In San Francisco to enter into cor
respondence with Secretary of War
Root and also with the officials at Ma
Mia, making protests and asking for
relief.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03

POLITICIANS ON THE WING.
uOu. Charles A. TOwRe In Chicago
Movements of Chairman Jones
AMI w. J. BryGn.

Chicago, Aug. D. Hon. Charles A.
Towne, populist candidate for vice.
president, arrived in Chicago, from
Lincoln, little before noon. When
asked what determination he had ar
rived at concerning Lis withdrawal
from the populist ticket, Mr.. Townc
said: ION that subject i will not open
my mouth until TIE proper time
eomex."
He stated that he expected to leave
the city Thursday right ana proceed
70 Colfax, Ia, where he will speak on
the Sd inst, and will reach his home
Mt Duluth August 5.
Chairman James X. Jores wired j.
g. Johnson, chairman of the execu-
tive committee. that he would not reach
here before Friday.
Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Stevenson will
arrive here on Tuesday, August :, en-
route TO the Indianapolis notification
mt etipg to take place on the following
day.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
BRESH MAKES No DENIAL.
The Italian Regicide Doesn't Deny
That He Had Been Desig-
mated to Do the Deed.
A SUSPECTED AccoMpLIcE ARRESTED.
the Italian Array, Denounces the
Crime ms the Most CovardIy Act
Of the Centnry-Bresci's wife I'm
der Surveillance.

Rome, Aug. 2.-In the course of his
examination. Tuesday, Bresci correct
sd) did not deny that he had been des-
igpated to assessinste King Humbert,
1t is now believed here that the crime
was arranged in Paterson, y. j.
Suspected AccompIicc Arrested.
A man named Salvatore Quintavalli,
who returned from the United States
with Bresci. and accompanied him to
an anarchist meeting in Paris, has
been arrested at the Rio Marina, on
the island of Elba. The police found
on him letters and photographs of an
archists. Anton Lanner, who accom-
panied Bresci from the United States,
has been arrested ut Ivrea. In conse-
quence of these arrests. the belief in
the existence &C plot is increasing.
Tried to Lynch Kuintaveiii.
When Quintavell was. arrested at
Porto Ferrajo. large crowd tried tc
take him from the officers TO lynch
him. He was taken to prison with
great difficulty.
Bresci's Brother Denounces Crime
Bresci's brother, who is a lieutenant
In the italian army, stigmatizes the
crime as the most cowardly act of the
century. He had no news of his brother
for long time. and thcught he was
still in the United States.
Parliament Summoned
Parliament has been summoned to
meet August g.;
II is stated that Queen Margherita
will retire to Streia, to live with her
mother.
The clergy of Monza and throughout
Italy are holding memorial services.
Excitement at Milan.
Great excitement is reported at Mi
Ian. The troops are in readiness at
their barracks to prevent a disturb
ance. score Of prominent anarchists
have been arrested. The police are
active, and other arrests are expected
IN follow
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
ASSASSIN BREsCIs WIFE.
She II Kept Under Surveillance,
Pending DeveIopments

New York, Aug. 2.-Capt. Usher, of
the Hoboken police, said that Mrs.
Brisci, wife of the assassin of King
Humbert, was in such a nervous condi-
ton that she had gone to the house of
a friend for rest. The woman is des-
titute. She still tries to hope that the
man arrested in Italy is not her hus-
band but she admits there is little rea-
son for hope. She will be kept under
police surveillance pending Develop
ments in her husbands case.
According to cable dispatches from
Milan, letters found in the pockets of
Bresci, King Humbert's assassin
were signed, Fahris, and had been sent
from Paterson, N. j. These letters
show, 1t is stated, plots TO assassinate
King Humbert. The only Fabris that
can be found in Paterson, il Rev. DR.
Francis Fabris. pastor of the Church
OF Our Lady of Victories. Father
Fabris, when Questioned, said he did
not remember the man Bresci. and
that he certainly had never written
any letters to him.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
Ro GER woLcorr 1cc,:
The Ex-Governor NJ
CONDITIONED =. 'esA,
dor to Italy

Washington, Am.
Wclcott has accepted ~. q
tender of the post Of -. pfesda
amuy. vice Draper, resigned =.
commission cor mission as such has bes, ~
Mr.. Diapers resignation d zen N
effect for about six wes.s S nait
new ambassador win No, = na
office until fall. taking sa s'surs
the intervening time te nan'ak
visit from Paris to the IT,.
II is said at the star. a a sas
a'noas' ador tc Germany. rhs g
Tor home Tuesday, is rsturpi MN
leave of absence which wing
his own request by the xts,. 'aa
ment some weeks ago. 0elcl
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03

New Orleans, Avg. e.-Th.
Democrat. in its report Of the ~, y
OF the cotton crop during m
of July, says the consenss. - Nc
is that distinct Improvement I h
outlook has occurred. Ter,.
ably the best situated ~ H.
while Mississippi is the wrrs, M
Atlantic states have suffs,.s
what from drought an
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
FROM ADMIRAL REMEY.
American Sick and Wounded Being
Well Cared For.

Washington, Aug. 2.-The following
navy department:
Taku. July 29.-Solace, with sick and
wounded, proceeded to Nagasaki, Yo-
kohama, Guam, Honolrly and Mare
lsalnd; five marines and navy officers,
five army officers, nine navy men, 10
marines, IS Ninth infantry. All men
will remain aboard Solace unless other
wise recommended by army medical
authorities at Nagasalli or Surgeon
Anderson, at Yokohama. Army hos
pital ship Relief preparing at Naga-
saki for Taku. Japanesc hospital ship
alternating here mt our disposal IL
needed. Lieut.. Leonard's condition
more favorable; recovery hopeful. Bid
dies command orde red tc Tien Tsin
lSigned.l REMEY.
Maj. Biddle's command consists OF
225 Tarines, who sailed from San
Francisco on the Grant with Gen.
Chafiee and the Sixth cavalry.
The cable from Admiral Remey
shows that he has sent hcme on the
hospital ship Solace those who were
wounded at the battle Of Tien Tsin,
and those who were sick among the
American force.
His statement that the Japanese ship
will be at our disposal for conveying
sick and wounded to Nagasaki is vel
come intelligence, and may relieve the
situation materially in case of hard
fighting in Pekin.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
ON A CHARGE OF PERJURY.
One of the states Witnesses In the
Goebel Assassination Case Ar
rested ut Georgetown, Ky.

Georgetown, KY, Aug. 2.-George
F. Weaver, the witness who claimed
to hail from Colorado, and who as
serted that he saw the gun barrel
pointing from the Office Of the secre-
tary of state at the time Goebel was
assassinated. has been arrested ON u
warrant charging him With perjury.
The warrant was sworn cut by the at
torDeys for the defense in the Pow
ers case, who say they have found out
that Weaver was not only not in Frank
fort the day of the assassination, but
was never there till last Saturday
night.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
THE EIGHTH ARMY CORPS.
Preparing for the Reunion tc h.
Held at Denver. Col, Au-
gust III TO Is.

Denver, Col, Aug. 2.-The Colorado
society Army of the Philippines, has
begun sending out circulars giving the
programme and full details of the re-
union of the Eighth army corps,
which will be mailed to all the mill
tary organizations in the country in
the hope of securing as large an at
tendance as possible. Gen. Hale said
ne expected that at least 1000 men,
bers of the Eighth army corps would
attend the reunion.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
DROWNED in MUSHROOM LAKE
Three Lives Lost by the Cnpsising
of = B0at-Three Others
Were Saved.

Muskegon, Mich. Aug. 1.-Two men
and young woman lost their lives by
drowning in Musksgon lake Tuesday
night. The drowned are: John Mort
wedt, Charles Erickson, Selma Telef-
son. Three other occupants of the
boat were saved.
The boat in which the party were
rowing capsized about mile from
shore. Mortwedt managed TO right
she craft and saved two of the girls.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
RESPONSE FROM THE PRINCE.
The Prince of Wales Replies to Con-
grstulntions From Mani.
tOba MasOna.

Winnipeg, Man., Aug. 2.-The fol-
lowing reply to message sent the
prince of Wales during the session of
the Masonic grand lodge of Manitoba,
has been received.
London, July go. 1900.-Grnnd Mas.
ter Freemasons, Winnipeg: Warm
tn; INKS for congratulatio, on success
of British arms.
ISigned. WALES.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
The Kentucky Popnl,..

Louisville. Ky, Aug. 2.-Th. 81.
convention of the peoples part, ,
Kentucky was called to order =
the largest attendance ever seen !, .
populist gathering in Kentucky. n
platform as outlined opposes the ~
bel law and demands direct l.gs
ton.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
Ridpath to he Buried In Indiana

New York, Aug. 2.-The BODY u
John Clark Ridpath, the histca|
who died in the Presbyterian hosdsl
Tuesday night. after a Lingering ii
ness, will be taken TO Newcastle, IN.
the historians late home, WHERE 81
neral services will be held.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
ADVANCE TOWARD. .PEKlN.
4 Shanghai Dispatch Says the
Advance From Tien Tsdn to
Pekin Has Begun.
1 FORWARD BASE TO Be ESTABLISHED.
rhtrs, Thousan@ Troops said - he
Available for Advance Beyond
Tfen Tain. the Remainder of tho
Allied Force BEING Needed TO
Keep Comm ntcatfon Open.

London. Aug. 2.-"The allies have
began the advance from Tien Tsin,
announces an agency bulletin dated
at Shanghai at 1910 a. m.
a Reasonable Assumpttor.
1t is assumed that the Americans,
British and Japanese are taking part
I'm this forward movement, whether
other nationalities are or not. An adj
vance base will probably be cstab-
hshed twenty or thirty miles nearer
Pekin, and supplies will be assembled
preparatory TO a direct stroke at the
capital.
The Allied Army.
OF the 10000 allies debarked at Pc
Chilli. ports. English military OBJ
servers consider that 10000 are availa-
- c--.,, .-,er~ -s' >--c, s-S---,s p
The Chinese forces, according TO the
vague gatherings of the allies intelli-
gence officers, up TO July 81. were dis
posed in great arc 80 miles long and
distant 10 or Is miles. The numbers
and exact location of the several divi-
sions are utterly unknown.
The Pei Ho River Blocknded.
The Pei Ho river is blockaded by
sunken stone-laden junks for 20 miles
beyond Tien Tsin, and farther up. ac-
= dam has been constructed for the
purpose of flooding the low lying ex-
panse of country.
The first engagement of the relief
expedition will probably be at Pei
Tang, where the viceroy of Yulu per-
sonaily commands.
Latest Information.
The following information was
brought to Tien Tsin Wednesday, July
IS, by Chinese mis- sionary student,
who was, sent TO the British legation
at Peldn. He was unable TO deliver
the message. irtrusted u him, and left
Pekin July IS. He saw few troops
between Pekin and Yang Tsun. No
works had been constructed. Food in
Pekin was scarce, md the city would
be quite unable to endure siege.
scraps Of Information.
Among the scraps of information
brought by another courier, who left
Pekin July IA, was the fact that Gen.
Ma, notable chief, had been killed
by the legationers.
Shanghai kilograms of this date say
the foreign consuls met, Tuesday. and
decided tn invite Admiral Seymour
tkritish), to take command of the
Shanghai defenses.
Seymour Promised to Draw Plans.
The United States consul general,
John Goodnow, and the French con-
sol general NJ. De Bezaure, on behalf
At the consuls, visited admiral Sey-
mour, and he promised TO draw up
plans and submit them to council of
officers. The Shanghai municipal
council objects to the consular action.
To Debark 1t Hong Kong.
The British second infantry brigade
has been ordered to dehark ct Hong
Kong TO form flying column to serve
anywhere in China.
Two more transports, With Indian
troops on board, are due to arrive.
The customs officers at Canton have
seized Chinese junk which had 1000
YifieS and much ammunition hoard
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03

London, Aug. 2.-Rudyard KiuUs,
testifying before the South AIR
hospital inquiry commission. said \
found little fault generally, eus
with the Woodstock hospital al C,s
Town. which, he said. was unsp.,s
bic. 1t was horribly foul, and am
ran to IL.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
TINE AMERICAN POSITION.
The Only Manner In Which China
Can Stop the Advance In Pekin.

The Only Manner in Which China
Can STOP the Advance In Pekin.
Washington, Aug. 2.-The safety OF
the ministers at Pekin being tempo
rarily assured, the attention of the gov.
eminent 10 now being directed toward
two objects, first, to effect the perma.
nent safety of the ministers by bring
ing them away from Pekin and, sec.
ond, to hasten the advance on the
Chinese capital.
Chinese Diplomacy.
The Chinese government is employ
ing every device, automatically, to
prevent the forward movement of the
international column. Lii Hung
Chang is the main reliance to encom-
pass this purpose, but he is hampered
by the obtuseness of the Pekin off.
Gals. Our government is willing tc
render such assistance as it properly
can, but it must be upon the terms
already laid down.
The One Possible Means.
1t is said here that the one possible
means of stopping the forward move.
ment of the column within the reach
of the Chinese government, is an in.
slant compliance with the first of the
demands of the powers. namely, that
the ministers be put IN free communi
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
THE MARITIME CANAL CO.
Possession of and Removes the
Company's Property.

Managua. Nicaragua, Aug. 2.-The
possession of the property of the Mari
time Canal Co. and removed the COM
pany's cars. rails and property to the
interior from Greytown, under arti-
Gle "a of the concession.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
Fatal ExpIo.Ior

San Francisco. Aug. IAN .v,.
OF oil and benzine in the en,;,s ss'A
-ot the steamer Alameda, caused i. >
accidental dropping of a lamr ,:,.s1
burned Matthew Hamilton. cb;,, ~ ~!
maker of the Risdcn iron wort, 1.
severely injuring Alex. s,ropo y
was assisting him in repairing 4. 4
sells boilers.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
Power. SIN On the stand.

Georgetown, KY, Aug. 2.-TM z
PENDANT Caleb Powers, resumed ~
stand, this being his third day IN Y
witness box. He was subjected 4
rigid cross-examination regarding ~
organization of the mountains
army.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
smallpox AbatIns ut Nome.

Seattle, WASH. Aug. 2.-The steam
saiip Cleveland arrived from Nome at
midnight, having sailed July 20. She
II quarantined in the harbor here, but
Las clear bill of health, and no small
pog aboard. The disease Was ahating
at Nome, only is cases being down
Whsn she sailed.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
Iowa Republicans In sessioa.

Des Moiues, Ia, Aug. 2.-rhe stsn|
republican convention convened with
more than a thousand delegates in tn
rev Auditorium building Interest q
the outcome in the selection Of stiA
ticket is ct higher point than i ~
been for years.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
Suit Cor Damages.

San Francisco, Aug. ct. Ds1x|
Frawley. the theatrical manager. vi
made the defendant in a suit for dan
ages. The Doris Amusement Co., al
Louis Harrison, of New York, chan
him with playing their COMEDY, u
Paradise" without authority.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03

Hartford. Conn.,, Aug. THE deci-
sion Of Judge H. E. Freeman, of the
probate court, in the case Of Charles
H. Hoyt, the playright,was announced.
Mr.. Hoyt is released from the retreat
for the insane, where he was con-
fined, on condition that he be placed
under the care of physician selected
by his friends, aud that a guardian
he appointed.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
WALES.
A Turf warning.

San Francisco, Aug. 2.-"Walter K"
ringer PAGER, tibet recently figured
ON the California circrit, has disap-
peared from Bsnicia. Turf associations
throughout the country have been
warned
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 2.-w. ]. Bryan
says he will not discuss the income
tax in his notification speech, but will
deal with the subject in his letter of
acceptance.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03
Funeral Postponed.

Coborg, Aug. AT the desire Of
the queen of England, the funeral Of
the duke of Saxe-Cobprg and Gotha
has been postponed tc Saturday, Au-
gust /.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03

New York. Aug. Mooney On msrcsnulss
lnally at ~ per cent. 1rtsrIins sxchsnCs
,teady witt with actual bushes. Z y I'd Ss'S
Tor 50 days. posted rates. ,.gar s1S$gT: "
SSH; commercial bills, ~ srs,;
yer certificates. 6lhQo.1o aoyGuns''
bonds steady.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-08-03

ST. ouis-Cattle-Fancy export ~
500; butchers, s4.soae. 70; a s.Sea ss Hop
packing. AS5Q5s0; butchers. -, n shea
light. A.75G5. 27is. sheep.M1a.mdsto5Ts X. spdsl
s. 5oQ4 IS; yearling lambs, N.z'V''
lambs. $5.00G575. -
Chicago-Cattle-Good TO prim so6IA
1.20Q5.s5; poor TO medium; COWS 81
stockers and feeders. s3,0og4..a. M
IA. 90; heifers, $1,000 %: cannsr r. n
$50: calves, S5.50Q6.60; Texas s ~ Hog
535. grass Texans. $3:45q4,sv.: sool Vi
Mixed and butchers $slSqossh hNnI
choice heavy, S,l5Xs ., ro ssbbsep-osk
to choice wethers. N-20Q4 80; Is.n ~
mixed. 49, 40Q4.l5; western sn s,ys lsah
i5o: Texas sheep, s310Qf.Oo na Sts %
a 1905 90; western lambs. Soas" ...sa
Kansas city : Cattle :, N S,aa 3; -: T:ss
A.O5G5 go; Texas steers, Sw ma hsfs4
cows, s2b0QS. 40; native COWS any a o0tsl
q 1906 90; stockers and feeael scksrs
aogs-Heavy. SiaagsSs; sz'fk, gft xwl4
workers., S. l5G5. rs. Sheep-La
$50; muttons. $3.25Q4.2o.
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River News.
THE MARKET REPORT.
THURSDAY. Aug :
Grain and Provisions.

st. Louis Flour Patents, $3.50
other grades, $3.0of3. 60. Wheat-No sss
73d74c. Corn No. m lxed III
gis.5o; pr prairie, s. soqs.oo; choice sl01s
81. 00Gl2. 90. Butter Creamery, ~
lec: dairy. 1sai5c. Eggs : Frssn. n
Lard-Prime steam, 6.70c. Pork - y
mess, So. 50dls.T5. Bacon-Clear ~ al
Wool-Tub- washed, 1sq2sc; Ml,soui. o,hf
Illinois medium combing, zo'se'
grades. 15Q2oc. ,..,-
Chicago-Closing quotations, ..lc Con
AAunust. .4S SIC: September. VIC os,s.
September. ii2.ofla. Lardnsspssssumissn..
81. sO(16. s2ia: October, $685.. E KID
Der, y121.G7.l5; October, $evin'
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Cotton
Financial.

Quotations for middling rsnis e,-k:
lows: ST. Louis, sAc; New ioi-'
Memphis, 9Ac