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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-12
TERRIBLE uUNDER
OF BRITISH TROOPS.
Two Regiments Battle To-
gether in the Dark.
MANY OF THEM KILLED.
Each Side Mistakes the Other
for the Boer Army.
Are Sent Out to Capture . Supposed
Doer Position ON = Hill, and the
Two Regiments Mount 1t ON Diff
ferent sides-One Regiment Be
ing Higher Up the Hill Than tho
other, n shot starts . Hot En-
sagement, Closing with Bayonet
Charge and Desperate Fighting
Between sunolks and Yorkshircs.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1.-THE North
Americans London cable says:
In spite of strict censorship a private
letter from Charles Hoby. representative
Of the North American in Natal. which
escaped molestation, reached here today.
Hoby gives a detailed and graphic account
of one OF the worst disasters which has vet
befalien the British arms.
He tells how one British regiment was
mown down by another, each in the dark
ness, mistaking friends for foes. and how
the idiocy OF the situation was not discov-
cred until two divisions OF the British In
fantry had rushed upon each other in a
blind charge of bayonets. Hoby's letter
follows:
'Pietermaritzburg Dec. 13.
Lying in the hospital here are more
than a score of brave fellows suffering
from terrible wounds inflicted by their
brother soldiers. They are victims Of one
of the most outrageous instances of blum
dering mismanagement in the annals Of
military history.
"On the afternoon of November %, four
companies of the West Yorkshire regiment,
two of the East Surrey, two of the Queens,
with the Fifteenth battery of field artillery.
left Estcourt for the purpose of driving the
Doors from their position by night at
tack. The whole was under command OF
Col. Kitchener, brother of Lord Kitchener.
The enemy was believed to be holding
strong position on & kopje three miles south
of Willow Grange.
"All went well until Cummings had
reached a point 200 feet from the summit
OF the supposed Boer position. when a
sentry challenged, at the same time cover
ing Maj. Hobbs, with Mauser. A lucky
shot from the color sergeant saved the
major and killed the sentry. The right d.
vision had swung around higher on the
hill than the Surveys. and when that shot
rang out the Yorkshires were mistaken by
them for the enemy. The Surrey men im-
mediately poured a volley into their COM
rades higher up the hill. and the Yorkshire
boys. getting excited. fired down upon
their friends.
For many minutes a battle ragged be-
tween the two British regiments. Then.
with yell the Surrey men charged up hill
with bayonets fixed, killing and wounding
their countrymen in the blind melee, York
shire men standing their ground and Civ
ing as good as they received. In the dark
ness. the khaki uniforms were no. recog-
nized and it was not until the nil was
strewn with dead and dying that the terri.
bic mistake was discovered"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-12
SENATOR SPOONERS PHILIPPINE POLICY.
Entire Control Of the Islands Should Be Vested
Temporarily in the President


W conditions
dsh
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and
advi
sin
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posed the move is really political. rather
than commercial.
EVIDENCE OF THE CHEMIST
DR.. Witthaus Testines in MoIineux'
Case That He Found Cyanide Of
Mercury I'm Victims BOdy

Mercury In Victims body.
NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-THE principal wit
ness today in the trial of Roland B.
Molineux. for the murder OF Katherine J.
Adams, was Prof. Rudolph H. Witthaus.
the well known chemist who made an
analysis of Mrs. Adams stomach. Of vari-
Gus portions Of Harry c. Barnets ex-
humed body and of the box containing an
effervescent salt, which 1t is said Barnet
took before his death. DR.. witthaus says
that he found mercuric cyanide in the con-
tents of the Barnet box and the common
constituents of kutnow powder. He found
a small quantity of cyanide and mercury
in Barnet's liver. In the kidneys he found
mercury and in the brain mercury.
Witness then took up the Adams case.
In the deadly bromo seltzer bottle. Prof.
Witthaus said, all the constituents of the
powder found by him were the regular con-
stituents of bromo seltzer, except mercury
and cyanogen.
Mrs. Florence E. Rogers, daughter of
Mrs. Adams, and who was present at the
time of her mothers death, described the
poisoning. Mrs. Rogers was very self
possessed and showed no emotion. Her
story agreed with that told by Harry
Cornish, and a long cross-examination did
not shake her testimony.
Prof. Witthaus will 60 on the stand
again tomorrow to testify as to his an
alysis of the contents of the glass from
which Mrs. Adams drank the fatal draught
and as to his analysis of Mrs. Adams
stomach
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No omciai List.

Although the number OF deaths from
dysentery and enteric fever at Lady
smith has been published by the war Of
ncs e:acs Saturday. night nothing haa
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-12
LARGE STEAMER ASHORE.
IL ON Fire and Many Persons Have
Already Been Washed Over
board From Her.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Jan. n.-A large
steamer. believed to be passenger ship,
whose name cannot yet be ascertained.
has been wrecked on reef in st. Mary's
bay. about five miles from shore.
The vessel. which lies with her head low
in the water, is on fire aft.
Several persons have been washed of
the deck during the day. Just before
nightfall others were discovered in the
rigging. 1t is feared these will perish
before daybreak.
At this hour. .. m, It is impossible to
secure any further particulars, nor can
any be obtained before morning.
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-12
THE PLAGUE AT HONOLULU
Eighteen Deaths Have Occurred and
Every Sanitary PrccautiOn
Ii neiug Taken.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11.-When the
Moana arrived of Honolulu the quaran-
tine officer went out to her in tug.
He reported that there had been three
deaths in Honolulu from what was sup
posed to be the plague. making eighteen
deaths in all. Every precaution was be-
ing taken. Houses in which anybody had
died were burned down: sewers were be-
ing disinfected, and everything being done
that ingenuity could suggest to stop the
spread Of the disease,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-12

VANCOUVER, B. c.. Jan. 11.--A digest
of the opinions of the principal Chinese
and Japanese papers. as received today
by the steamer Empress of Japan. thir-
teen days from Yokohama, indicates that
Russia is unmistakably revealing her In
tentions In the far East
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-12
BANK PRESIDENT KILLED.
Was Trying to Eject n Man ON Whom
lie T0reciosed Mortgage.

lie rarecIosed Mortgage.
KINGFISHER. O. T., Jan. 1l.-Col.
John F. Stone, president of the Peoples
bank. of Kingfisher. was" shot and killed
at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the farm
of Jim Watcher. near Columbia, King
fisher county. Col Stone ha. foreclosed
a mortgage on Watcher ana seit there
today to take possession. Wa.Sl,sr claim
ed his attorney had advised ~ 81 resist
eviction.
Col. Stone was one of the majors in the
First territorial regiment, y. s. ". and
was at the time of his death colonel of
the Oklahoma National Guard
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-12
LODGE IN PURSUIT
OF Information.
Wants the Full Philippine
Record Before Senate.
SOME PERTINENT VIEWS.
Would Like to Know How the
Ants Aided Insurgents.
SOME PERTINENT VIEWS.

Objects and Wants simply
the Specific Information for
which HIS Resolution Asks-He
Then launches Into q Bitter Oe-
nunciation OF the Administration,
Declaring That II He Were . FIJI
ipino He Would Fight Until Gray
Headed Before He Would Sur
render to the American Forces.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-12
HEAVY CASUALTY LIST.
Eight Hundred British and Over Two
Thousand Beers Fell at
Ladysmith.

LONDON, Jan. 12.-The Daily Mail says:
1--WE learn that in the attack on Lady
smith last Saturday. January g. the British
losses were fourteen officers killed. thirty
four wounded and over 500 noncommissicn-
ed officers and men killed and wounded.
1.-THE Boer losses, we hear. are estimated
at between 1900 and 5000"
Expanding BaIIets to He Used.
Lee Metford cartridges are running short
In the British magazines and according to
a semi-official report the war Office pur-
poses to fall back temporarily upon 10000
600 Mark "" expanding bullets, most of
which are already in storage In South
Africa.
The war office. however. has issued a
strict order to the volunteers that the fifty
rounds of Mark W. given them must be
used in practice at home. nothing being
taken to South Africa.
After the public announcement that no
such bullet would be used m this war. it's
employment the Daily Chronicle thinks.
would be serious breach OF faith, espe-
cialiy as the British commanders have
complained that the Beers occasionally
use such projectiles.
Bitter Over Press Censorship.
Tne newspapers were reconclleu curing
the early days of the war to capie CENSOR
ship. taking 1t for granted that full mar
ratives sent by mali would supply all de-
ficiencies. For some weeks, however. even
the mail correspondence that has arrived
in London has shown signs of habitual
scissoring by the censor. Pages are num-
bered without chronological or logical con-
nection, leaving the happenings described
quite unintelligible in many cases. The
editors. acting possibly in concert are
laying these facts before the public and
insisting that they be permitted to know
and print the facts
The Daily Mail formally accuses the
war ONCE of "doctoring'' In editing official
dispatches before their issuance. and cites
particulars. The Daily Chronicle AYERS
that there seems to be an official conspir-
acy against letting the truth be known.
No Omcial List.
Although the number OF deaths from
dysentery and enteric fever at Lady
smith has been published by the war Of
ncs 1;acs Saturday night nothing haa
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-12

BERLIN, Jan. n.-Prince Albert OF
Prussia has bought the celebrated Will
helm vineyard at Markbrunne for $500
m acre cl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-09
Hotel Arrivals.

Arlington.-G. W. Allen. Auburn, y. Y.
Leigh Hunt, Corea; r. Charnley. Proyi-
dence, r. l.
Eobiit.-T. b. TURKEY, Memphis. Tenn;
Jno. 5. Wise. New York: F. II. briggs
brooklyn, n. Y; G. p Howell L. $. army
W. {. Brown. Eostoria. Ohio.
Metropolitan.-N. Werner New York. r
; Baird. Wilmington. Del: w G. Harvey.
Richmond. Va. f. J. Wiks. Carlisle Pa.
Raleigh.-F. II. Cary. Boston; ". r. Trigr
Richmond Va, o. T. Chamberlain. Indiana
W m 81. John, Atlanta. Ga; ". E. Clark
Newark y. ].
Riggs.-F. ID. Taylor. Pittsfield. Mass +
Ii. Murray, ST. Paul; G Hutchins Boston
Saoreham.-F. Hanford. L s navy: T NJ
Adams, Ashland. Ky: F. l.. Ridgely, 81
Louis; +. q Smith. Lancaster, Pa: T W
Fitch, Pittsburg
Nellington.-S. T. Jones' Cincinnati: II. s
Ray, Philadelphia; A. II. Smith, New York
II. b. DAZZLE. Wisconsin
Willard.-T. r. Switzerland. PhIladelphia
j. A Duncan. Knoxville. Tenn; W r.
Allen. Trenton, n. j.; J. W. English. Al
lanta. Ga
st. 'ames.-D. s Goddard. Worcester.
Mass: J. NJ. Simpson. Maine: l.. b. Bishop,
New Haven. Conn: J. c Calver. Philadel-
phia.
National.-J. H. c. Norman. North Car,-
una; W. b. Houston, Pittsburg; H. y. Moss
New York
Dewey.-W. s Ker. Mansfield. Ohio. I y
corfess, Michigan; ID. : Allen. Los Angeles
al. a. {. Raymon, Detroit.
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Bacon, George Ashley and Earl Riggs. MIR
and Mrs. +, l.. johnson. Miss johnson. MIR
and Mrs Shepard aud Mrs Ashley
Mrs. NJ. Newmyer will be at home We'd
nesday afternoons. lee2 NJ street,
Mrs. f. {, Maurer formerly Mrs FinleSD
OF harrisburg. Pa. IS visiting her sister
Mrs. George Shepherd Brock Of ca : street
ana Will receive with her "Wednesday. Janu-
airy 10 from 3 TO a.
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Mrs. Chauncey McKeeyer Dead,

Mrs: MckeeFer, wife of General Chaun-
home. 1JnS II street last night. after 90
hlhess which has extended over several
weeks. The funeral arrangements have not
been completed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-09
Death of Mrs. MIYfnM

Mrs: Genevieve yelling Wigfar. daugh-
ter of the late Dr. James c. WeIling 5j,5
Wednesday, January s. 1900 at Tampa
Fla. Mrs. Wigfall was the wife Of tn. late
FRANCES Halsey WigfaH, and had MANY
friends in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-09
The NV. 6 L. Peerless"
Shoe for Women

Is made OF thoroughly reliable ma
terials and finished like much
higher priced shoe The soles are
OF the best sole leather and the filing
between the outer and inner sole is
OF cork, preventing any dampness
going through to the foot and also
serving as a cushion. making them
extremely comfortable for walking.
We show the w & L. Peerless Shoe
IN all the new shapes, from the med
lum round toe to the broad bulldog,
with either kid or patent leather tips,
light turn soles for house or thick
extension soles for walking. We be-
lieve the "W. & L. Peerless" is the
best shoe to be had at the very popu-
lar price,
So. 900 n psir-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-09
Our January Sale of
MUSLIN Underwear

The sale began on the fourth i'll
slant and selling has been steady and
brisk. vet each succeeding day sees
the long tables newly laden with
bright. fresh goods Thousands OF
garments at the outset. the assort-
ment will be kept complete while the
sale lasts. Well made. literally cut
underwear OF superior muslin-mod-
crately priced.
Infants ard Little
Children's Garments.
The little ones were not over
looked in preparing for this January
special sale. Hundreds upon hun
dreds OF garments in fine cambria,
SOFT najnsook and strong muslin,
representing the latest and best ideas
in juvenile apparel. and priced so
modeStly as to admit OF a complete
and fresh wardrobe for the little folks
at all times.
Inl,nrs White Dresses long and short in sizes
fgam e months 10 years. mostly Of fine Nainsook
wa .l ri'I fi with lace and SOC to S375
Infants Slips Of CIm,,-ie and ~,-c nd so.
Nain>'"'k Each --.--.-..---.-..- ~ anu o9t'
Chidron's Waist, of good strong 1o1Lr
jon: sizes = +" years Each e
S.s..S 10 anil - wars Fab ~
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S4.co, s,,ally $500.

y choice lot of Sailor Blouse Srits in the frv
best quality of Atwood imported worSteis; white
- rye Shields prettily embroilcrcti bolst.s hand
>omely trimmed with all-slk braid: sizes 3 to TO-
5000 Usually $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-09
$500 a Pair.
Artistic
Furniture,

We are daily receiving new and
attractive shapes and designs in rare
and odd bits of furniture for parlor,
dining room. bed room, hall and all
parts OF the home Many one-oi-a-
kind pieces are shown in the most
popular woods. and they are particu-
larly adaptable for wedding gifts.
Especially good values are seen in
the following:
Large Rockers, high back. cobhler SCAT in oak or
mahogany finish; very strong. comfortable chair
$3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-09
Boys Clothing
At Special Prices.

Many lots OF Boys Winter Ap-
parel are now offered at less than
usual prices. Prominent among
them are the following items:
= tahlefnl of Atwood Irish Friezc Refers, fine
'ttdty: heavy weight; we'll made: s"wed with silk
"ut in the latest style with high ulster collar and
full back; extra long; dark blue and brown: sizes
10 IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-09

Skating Tolues and Toho=san Caps for boys and
girls. in all kins and colors-the most popular cold
weather headgear.
25c,, 4Sc. and 75c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-09
Sewing and Nursery Chairs

We have received limited number Of low Sewing
'hairs, in very neat designs. with reinforced ba rk
/ no arms: saddle seat; both oak and mahogany fin
| l>E These are r great demand for sewing ntrsery
| iarlor library. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-09
1896 each.
Morris Chairs.

Morris Chairs are the embodiment
OF comfort, ease and convenience. A
luxury, vet an inexpensive one.
We show all the latest STYLES in
oak, with the richest and choicest eff
fects in cushions, ranging in price
from S2.05 to $4,000.
Strong. durable Morris Chairs. with brass rod
casters adjustable four POSITIONS cushions COW
cred with Oriental cloth and filled with genuine goat
S2.O5 each.
Heavy Oak Morris Chairs. with figured denim
cushions stuffed with goat hair: four adjustments:
brass rods. casters, etc.
$500 each.
Others ranging in price from $500
to $4,000 each.
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-09
Upholstery
Department.

The demand for things novel and
odd and unique in Draperies, Hang
ing>. Furnishings. etc, amounts to
lad. and you've liberal suggestions
dor It's qualification here.
Some special values in Tapestry
l"rtieres, Couch Covers and Table
overs are as follows:
N~r.-ri.ed Tapestry Portieres. extra heavy Quail
i', finished with heavy rope: beautiful designs and
soiarir--.
$1,000. Usually sI2,5o.
Heavy Reversible Portler,s in ,insci effects. fin
A~H"d with heavy knottcl fringe top aud bottom
he'ttifHl coorS and designs.
$50, Usually 5000.
''~r,erized Derby rorH,reS, choice design in dark
Ir-ag ,ry-
$500. Usually $50.
T.f~>rry rortieres. fun width and length finished
r'A heavy kBotred fringe top aud bottom ouiy one
is.r Of 4 color.
$500. Usually $500,
1al"-'ry Co1"h Covers, in regular and extra
''ts- asar.iful Oriental effects
$500 Usually $3.50.
F--n.. Tapestry Table Covers, all sizes beautiful
piJr,-us and Itch colo-Inys
6-4-S2oo, value $500.
$500, value 5000.
ro-4-S3. so. value $500.
I2-4-S4 90. value $500.
eronl floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-09

Neat Golden Oak Rockers. cotbIer seat high read
ing arms broad, easy back: Il very neat rocker for
any room.
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$1,000 Usually SI2.5o.

Heavy Reversible Portierss in tinscl effects fin
1~"'d with heavy knottoi fringe top aud bottom
hvIrfifh coIorS and designs
$50. Usually 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-09

T'i">rry Fortieres fun width and length finished
r'A heavy knotred fringe top aud bottom only one
islr Of 4 color
$500, Usually $500,
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BAILEY At Fairfax Court House on MONDAY
January 5. 1900. CLAUDE GRAHAM BAILEY .
son of J., :. Bailey and grandson u Mr and
Mrs William, ". Skinner. aged seven year, aud
eleven months.
Funeral private.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-09

1tr.-try CoI.h Covers. in regular and EXTRA
''ts- aear.ifal Oriental effects
$500 Usually So so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-09

Ir-er rtlE
$500. Usually $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-09

McKEEVER. Ou January o 1900 at her resi-
den"e. 1Jus ii street northwest. FANNY
CHAU NCEI. wife # Gen. Chauucey Mckceyer.
Funeral services 81. johns Church. 18th aud
II streets northwest. Friday. January L., at II
am. e
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-03-24
"A
W0v,7an'S
4 ZII1lIzzsfake B 3

1t is n well-known fact that Ty1
T.. Piakhams Vegetable CompU..
has cured more women than any Oh.
remedy. 1t therefore must be &
hC-t possible medicine for female Ill.
But soIuc women make the mistai>
ot thinking that they will try som,
t:i1G else, simply because it is ner.
That mistake is often n fatal one
fntal to IL. health and happiness Of
the expert. enter.
Is it not foolish to risk the possible
results of : Ich experiments? Is it not
better to depend upon medicine
which has been tried successfully fer
thirty yeas, and which has never
been found yanting? DO not therefore
let any one persuade you to try some
thing when they say is just as good.
II cannot be just as good. Mrs. Pink
hams Compound is the best, and there
can be on,y one best. This is not Il
mere assertion, but is a positive fact.
. United by hundreds of regular
physicians.
Rely on your own common sense.
anh Mrs. Pinkham's lifelong expert.
encc, and you will make no mistake.
Don't experiment with your health,
bat take medicine that you knozV is
good, and is backed by such letters as
these to Mrs. pinkham:
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-03-24
A NEW CHINESE PUZZLE.
Our Government at a Loss
Whether to Hold China or
Germany Responsible for the
Safety of Our Missionaries.

w a8nlnRtOn, maTCn ZO.-lne
Secretary of the Navy has receiv-
ed a cablegram from Admiral
Watson stating that the gunboat
Wheeling has proceeded to Taku.
She will be relieved by the Con.
cord about May 10, and will 60 as
usual in the summer to Ounalas
ka, on the Alaskan coast.
The State department is in a
quandary to devise means to rem
der effective protection to Amer
can missionaries at Shan Tung.
The difficulty lies in the fact that
the missionaries have in most
cases gone as far as 200 miles in
land and are thus beyond reach
of any aid that can be extended
from a war ship. Minister Con-
GERS advices show that the situa-
tion is further complicated by the
fact that the location Of the pres.
ent trouble ia so far inland as to
make 1t difficult to de'ermine
whether or not the Boxers" are
operating In Shan Tung or across
the border in Pechili province.
If the threatened missionaries are
in Western Shan Tung, then a
further question arises as to who
is chargeable with their protec-
ton, China or Germany. The
exact extent of the German
sphere of influence is not definite
ly known here. 1t is 200 miles
from Kiao Chou, the German
seaport, to the western border of
Shan Tung, but inasmuch as the
Germans have claimed exclusive
control Of railroad franchises and
and like concessions throughout
the province, it is presumed that
they have assumed responsibility
as we'll. At any rate the Chinese
government has been deferred
from attempting to exercise mil
itary authority in that section by
the attitude Of German officials
and that is the reason for the in .
ability of the Pekin government
to meet Mr.. Conger's demand for
punatory measures against the
BOXERS"
The German minister at PekIn
has informed Mr.. Conger that his
government is willing to extend
to the American missionaries
within the German sphere of In
t1Ience the same measure of pro
lection as is accorded to German
missionaries. This, however, is
not very reassuring, IN view of
the fact that the German military
forces in Shan Tung have not SC
far as is known, been augmented
to point where they are equal
to policing the whole province.
The State department has not
been advised that these German
forces have extended their opera.
tions into Western Shan Tung,
where the imperilled missionaries
are located, nor has there beer
any assurance that any expedi-
ton Is organized in that dlrec.
tion.
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