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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-15
CONDITIONS IN CUBA.
A CRY FROM THE ISLAND FOR
REFORM or ABUSES.
THE REAL STATE OF AFFAIRS SET
FORTH BY ARMY OFFICIALS AND
OTHER AMERICANS-NEED OF
A SEARCHING INVESTI-
CATION
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE !

Washington, June 14.-News from Cuba con-
tanned in private letters which is supplemented
by information given by American officials who
have recently returned from the island affords
an insight into conditions not well understood
in Washington. One of these officials in de-
scribing the situation to-day, said:
The Tribunes position is sound Neither Mr.
Iorter s tarlf nor any other act of the American
Aomlnlstratlon can be put in the background
Those figures sent to Congress are the laughing
stock of everybody in Havana. They do not
tell the true story of our expenditures. 1t is a
great pity that Senator Platt's committee should
let illusory fears of yellow fever keep it away
from Cuba. for there is where the real nvesti-
cation must take place. A months work would
clear the atmosphere. 1t would dispel a great
deal of malicious talk, and would show where
groundess charges had been made. 1t would
also lay bare the real abuses and put the re-
sponsibility for extravaganza where 1t belongs.
All of us have made mistakes. We freely con-
fess that, but we want the distinction drawn
between mistakes honestly made and corrected
and mistakes in policy persisted in by those who
would learn nothing. 1t is error to suppose
that the vigorous prosecution of the Postof1ce
frauds will restore confidence in Cuba 1t Will
take six months to rehabilitate the American
Administration, and the first step to that end
should be a searching inquiry by the Senate
Committee the ground.
We cannot afford to ignore the fact that the
postofice disclosures hurt our influence greatly,
but not more so than other things which are
very we'll known in Havana however lmper-
fectly they may be understood in Washington.
II is an error 10 Say l1dl lileIe 10
the American authorities by the Spaniards and
Cubans. Compared with the partisan talk we
hear at home they have shown great modera-
ton. Their newspapers with very few excep-
tionS, have been quite conservative In demand
ing a full investigation. The real clamor. IL you
care to call il so, comes from Americans who
feel that admitted abuses cannot be glossed
over condoned. l hope The Tribune VIII
keep up its work. That is the way to redeem
the American Administration in Cuba. II the
mistakes we have made and the abuses we nave
permitted to grow up are corrected we VIII nave
no trouble in meeting the perplexng phases OF
Cuban politics which are ahead of us. If this
is not done General Woods difficulties are go
ing to be increased.
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OVERSHADOWED BY CHINA
FAR EAST ABSORBING PUBLIC INTER
EST IN GREAT BRITAIN.
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[BY TO THE TRIBrNEl
London, June Is, l a. m-The news from
Peklng via Shanghai and Tien-Tsin is most
alarming. The relief force of marines had not
arrived yesterday, and the Chinese troops were
described encamped outside the capital and
bent upon ntercepting it, The embassies were
reported TO be in great danger and foreigners
at the mercy Of the ruffians in the streets. Guns
were said TO be trained against the American
and other embassies The Chancellor of the
japanese Legation reported to have been
Killed by mob, and messengers stated to
have started for Tien-Tsin with urgent requests
to the admrals for the dispatch of reinforce
ments. The situation clearly is critical but the
excitement probably is greater at Shanghai and
Tien-Tsin than in Peking itself.
The British policy is still a mystery 1t was
not explained when Parliament reassembled
yesterday. and there was general feeling in
be forced into the Foreign Office before the end
believed to be more definite and bolder than
Lord Salisburys.
Dispatches from Tien-Tsin at midnight de-
scribed the progress Of the relief force slow
and uncertain, and the excitement there as ris-
ing steadily. The China question has taken
precedence Of everything else, of the
in South Africa. Members of Parliament
preoccupied with it, when there events
of real pathos, like Mrs. Gladstone's DEATH or
surprises at Ascot, like the three wins for Sloan
in one day and the Gold Cup for Mrs. Langtrys
Norman. |. N. F.
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REPORTS FROM ROBERTS AND BULLER.

THE TWO BRITISH GENERALS AFFORD
EACH OTHER MUTUAL ASSISTANCE.
London, June 1.-THE War Office issues the
following report from Lord Roberts. under date
Of Pretoria, June 13. afternoon:
The enemy evacuated their strong position
during the night and have retired to the east
ward Buffers force and mine have AFFORDED
taeA other mutual assistance. our Occupation Oh
Pretoria caused numbers of Beers to withdraw
from Laings Mex, and Buffers advance 10
Eo!ksrust made them feel their rear would be
shortly endangered.
LORD Roberts also reports to the War Office
under date Of Pretoria, June 13. 9:55 a. m,
follows:
ano found all quiet kroonstad is strongly held.
Methuen returned to-day to Rhenoster River,
Where the railway is being repaired.
We were engaged all yesterday with Bothas
army The enemy fought with considerable de-
termination. and held our cavalry on both fanks,
put ian Hamilton assisted by the GUARDS Brl-
eaoe OF Pole-Carew's division, pushing forward,
tooh the hill in his front. which caused the en-
emy 70 fall back on their second position to the
eastward This they still holding. It IS
slightly higher than the one we have captured
me great extent OF country which has 10 be
SoEereo unoer modern conditions of warfare rem
oefs progress very slow
Details Of the casualties have not reached me,
Tb F. i Understand they are moderate IN numbers.
me ne only further casualties reported TO date are
Two officers wounded.
General Butler reports TO the War Office
follows.
l1eaoquarters ar Laing's Mex, June IA morn
tshs-General Lyttleton yesterday received the
Utih1 Wi11 submission Of the town and district of
t,ehAeFstroom. which the enemy is believed to
nave Completely evacuated.
i"e War Office has made public dispatch
from ''eneral Butler accepting the congratula-
rois oi the Secretary OF State for War. Lord
1-dhsoo"ne. in which he says:
. ane DGsets. who have been unlucky. had
enahce . Almonds Mex, and showed them
Se.Ees 10 De as good any others.
= 1sSou. one hundred and fifty yards at each
IL u IaEg's Mex tunnel blown in. and 1t
n ,equlrt several days 10 remove the debris
a.e -ne me Otherwise is unnjured and open to the
'Fsihg Stations and also 10 Sandspruit.
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PLATT PLEADS FOR EY-CONVICTS.
ASKS DELAY IN THE CASES OF FITZHARRIS
AND MULLET

Washington. June IA (SpeciaD.-A second COM
nunication was received by Commissioner-Gen-
eral Powderly of the immigration Bureau this
morning from Senator Platt, of New-York. ask
ing that the decision IN the cases of Fftzharris
and Mullet be delayed for a day or so. TO give
ample time for careful consideration of the evil
dence and an opportunity for the friends of these
men to furnish bonds for the ex-convicts. The
Senator's letter was unnecessary from two
points of view-f1rst. that the evidence and brief
filed by c. NJ. Curtis. the counsel for Fitzharris
and Mulet had already been carefully consid-
cred and, second. that it is not a question OF
the men becoming public charge The question
at issue is whether the crime Of which these men
were convicted In England is political or
criminal offence and the Departments decision
on this point will determine their right to en-
ter the United States. Mr.. O'Connell, the So
licitor of the Treasury. to whom the matter has
been referred, is expected TO return from New
York by Saturday and decision may be looked
for early next week
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BAD TO WORSE IN CHINA
EMPRESS DOWAGER APPEALS
TO THE RIOTERS.
COLUMN FIGHTING
RUSSIANS REPORTED OUTSIDE
THE CITY
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[BY CABLE THE TRIBUNE.l
London, June 10, a. m.-The news from
China is again grave. 1.-The Expresses" tele-
gram from Shanghai says the aspect of affairs
is more threatening than before The EN-
press Dowager became SO fearful of the con-
sequences of the murder of the Chancellor of
the Japanese Legation that she proceeded in
person to the Yung-Ting Gate of Peking and
advised the rioters to disperse.
1t is reported that thirty thousand Chinese
troops are drawn up to oppose the entry of
the foreign troops into the capital, and that
the latter will not advance further than Lang
Fang until the arrival of reinforcements ''The
Times's" telegram reports that the expedition
airy force has been engaged in a serious en-
counter near Peking while another message
states that fifteen hundred Russians have ar
rived outside the city.
THE Standard" believes that an ARRANGEMENT
has been arrived at between England and
Russia whereby the British Admiral will act
as commander in chief of the forces advanc-
ing on Peking and the Russian General will
be chief OF staff IN r
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ATTEMPT TO CHLOROFORM 4 GIRL.

DAUGHTER OF r. B. MOTT. OF DERBY. CONN.
ArrACKED-HER AssAILANr ESCAPES.
Derby Conn. June II (SpeciaD.-The police here
are looking for a man who entered the house of
Rodman B. Mott. OF Derby-st.. at o'clock this
morning and tried TO chloroform his daughter
Rosie seventeen years old. The girl was awak
ened and screamed. Her father rushed into the
room in time TO see man leap out of a window.
He fred his revolver after him without effect
After her outcry Miss Mott sank into stupor
She revived but is suffering severely from shock
A Young man whose attentions to Miss Mott were
coldly received is suspected
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THE NEWS FROM AFRICA
ROERS INSIST ON CLAIMS OF
VICTORY.
ONE OF BULLERS REGIMENTS SAID
TO HAVE BEEN ANNIHILATED
NEAR LANG'S MEX.
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icy CABLE TO THE TRIBUNEl
London June 15 6 a. m.-The Beers still ad-
here 10 their statement that Botha gained an
advantage in the battle with General Roberts
near Pretoria and in their account of the en-
-areuent IN which General Butler cleared the
Natal border. they allege that the British
losses were heavy. and that the first of Buffers
regiments attacking were annihilated.
From Lourenco Marques The Express re-
norts that President KRUGER is manufacturing
naper money in the railway car. which is his
-,rasent home and capital l. N. F.
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BATTLE MAY BE FOUGHT TO-DAY.
CHINESE FORCES BEHIND AND IN FRONT
OF THE FOREIGN COLUMN

OF THE FOREIGN COLUMN
Tien-Tsin, June 1.-THE Russians have
landed four S-centimetre guns. These, with the
the seventeen hundred men, will start on the
march for Picking Tomorrow.
A train fitted with searchlights patrols the
line between Tien-Tsin and Taku
The opinion is growing here that the Imperial
troops will attack the international column near
the capital probably at Feng-Ta
General Tung Fuh Slang is in front and Gen
eral Mich in the rear of the guards.
Ten thousand foreign drilled troops are still
at Shanghai.
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TEN THOUSAND MEN FOR PICKING.
POWERS REINFORCING THEIR DETACH-
MENTS-AN INTERNATIONAL
COLLISION

COLLISION.
London, June 15-Several of the Powers are
arranging largely to reinforce their details at
Ten-Tsin. Germany purposes sending 200
Great Britain sent GOO from Hong Kong yes
terday, and 400 will go Sunday Italy has
ordered 1000 to hold themselves in readiness
Russia, according to a st. Petersburg dispatch
of Wednesday. has decided to bring her force at
Tien-Tsin up to 6O00 Thus the combined forces
at Tien-Tsin will probably soon be about 10000
men
The explicit statement made yesterday after
in the House of Commons by the Parlia-
mentary Secretary Of the Foreign Office Mr.
Brodrick, with reference to the identity OF opin-
ion among the Powers upon the question of the
application of force and the method Of applying
it, is accepted by all the morning papers
quite sufficient for the present. and the hope is
generally expressed that nothing will happen to
diminish the harmony.
An incident however has already occurred in
volving the British and French at Tien-Tsin
which nearly ended in violence. A dispatch
from Tien-Tsin. dated yesterday. says
For some days the French and Russian au-
thorities here have been jealous because OF the
supposed facilities given to the British authori
ties by the British employees OF the China rail-
ways. Yesterday Wednesday, some French
marines attempted to take charge Of an engine
required at the front.
Locomotive Inspector Weir refused to give up
the engine, and a Frenchman attempted to
bayonet him. Weir caught the muzzle OF the
rife and the bayonet passed over his shoulder.
For moment serious trouble between the Brit
ish and French was imminent: but the prompt
action of the British consular and naval officers
backed by the American Consul and the railway
officials prevented a collision. Conciliatory ex-
pressions were exchanged. The French Consul
withdrew his opposition. and the British re-
mained in charge of the engine as before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-15
CAPE MINISTERIAL CRISIS.

cape TowT, June 14.-s5ir Alfred Miner. Gov
e"or OF CAPE Colony, has sent for Sir John
'o'ooh sprigg, who is trying TO form a Cabinet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-15

Through pullman Sleeping Cars New York TO
q, Ionis via New York Central-Big Four Route
Leave New York $50 p. NJ. arrive ST. Louis $50
next evening-AoVI
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PocoNo MoUNTAINs HorELs OPEN.

Landlords and Lackawanna Railroad have made
special preparations for New Workers this summer
New mountain train at LAS Saturday Afternoons
-AdvC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-15

SINGLE FARE TO PHILADELPHIA AND RE-
TURN VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
Account National Republican Convention and
North American Turnfest. June l6 TO y inclusive
good 10 return until June 8 inclusive.-Advt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-15

FAST TRAINS TO THE WEST VIA PENNSYL-
VANIA RAILROAD
Leave West 23rd Street Station at convenient
hours See time table.-Advt
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PLATTs CHLORIDES instantly disnfects the
house drains. water closets. sinks. cellars. &c
Adyt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-15

$500 music. grand. scenery glorious sail. make
A., Dy Hudson River Day Line a constant joy
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Continued on Third Page.)
.2N TO pHILApELPHIA AND RETURN.

During the Republican Convention and the North
auerican funniest the Central Railroad OF New
Jsrsev will sell tickets New York at 81 so for the
round trip Tickets good TO on June - 70 Il, In
elusive and return or before June 70 stations
in New-York Liberty ST. and South ferry.-AdVt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-15
SECRETARY OF THE GILLIAN COMMISSION.

Washington. June l4-John F. Baker. OF New
York has been selected as secretary OF the Chiian
Claims Commission.
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BRITISH ARTILLERY FROM HONG KONG

Hong Kong June l4.-Four companies Of the
Hong Kong regiment, mountain battery and
q field battery OF Asiatic artillery, with a bat
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SOCIETY IN CoUPEvILLE.

CoUPEvILLE, Sept. s.--Dr. j. A. Nc
Kee was in Seattle last week.
Mr. A. III. Wanamaker has gone to Dun
geness TO reside.
Mrs. r. A. kineth spent this week in
Seattle
Miss Hartzell has returned from a trip
to Seattle.
Among those who went to Seattle Sat-
urday night were Misa Alexander Mrs. A.
II. Wanamaker, Mira. #, p. Race and Mrs.
w. l.. White.
A large number of people attended the
social at Women's Christian Temperance
Union hall Wednesday evening
Mr.. w. l.. Wsedin is up Sound this week
Prof. and Mira. r.. C, Bond arrived here
a few days ago. Prof. Bond will have
charge OF the public schools on Ebrys
prairie
Mr. VIII Longteilow. OF Seattle Is VISIT.
ing his sisteI MIS-. Scott Virgins
Mrs w. B.<Engle and Lou Ralph re-
turned from Seattle Tuesday.
Mrs, f. Race is spending few days IN
Seattle.
Mr.. a. n. Coates i1 up Sound on business
this week
Miss @. D'Jorup. OF Seattle = spending
a few days with Miss Craunev here
Miss Maud Calhoun returned home TO
Ballard "Wednesday. after spending sew
erai weeks with friends and relatives here.
Mr.. Luther L. Sourd has returned 10
Seattle, and will attend the university
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PUYALLUP SOCIETY.

PuYALLUP, Sept. s.-Miss Olive Hub
bard left for Seattle on Friday, where
she Is engaged for the ensuing year I'm
the public schools.
Miss Gertrude Avery. OF Seattle. visited
her parents here last Sunday.
Mrs. A. A. Honey, Of Tacoma, is visit
Ing here with her sister. Mrs. A. F. Love-
joy
Miss Blanche Parsons OF Buckley
spent several days the past week with
friends in this city.
The entertainment In the opera house.
last Thursday evening, by the Georgia
Ministries was well attended.
Miss Gertrude Soles is visiting friends
In Portland this week.
Miss Cora Goodman, OF Gig Harhor
made a trip to this city on Thursday
A reception was given in the opera
house last Monday evening for Gov. John
r. Rogers. The affair was attended by
several hundred people, who were friends
and neighbors OF the governor before he
was elected to that office.
A large party OF campers, chaperoned
by Prof. and Mrs J. NJ. I.ayhue, re-
turned from Quarterinasts harhor last
Tuesday. where they had spent three
weeks. The party consisted OF Miss Anna
Kennedy, Mrs. Pearl Hubbard, Mrs. AL
berta Waite. Miss Blanche Parsons, Miss
Olive Hubbard, Miss Dollie Miller. and
Mr.. d. A. Brodie Mr., Arthur Miller. Mr.,
VIII Barkhuff. Mr.. H. I. Knrshner. Mr..
w. VI. Karshner. Mrs. G.. L. Manning,
Mrs NJ. Fl. Kennedy.
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MOUNT VERNON SOCIETY.

Mr. and Mrs, Charles Peck. Of Con-
way. were visiting friends the early part
OF the week
Mrs. bearing and son. OF Mexico, are
visiting MIR. Houser.
Mrs. c. p. Whitney left TUESDAY for a
visit TO her old home at Marion, Kan
Mr. and Mrs. Russell. OF Seattle, are
visiting Mrs. Houssr
Mrs. p. J. Peterson Is visiting Mrs
Hanson, of Seattle.
Mrs. c, y. Kimbali left last week for
her old home IN Iowa for three months
visit
Miss Ellen Crawford Is visiting thu
family Of Capt. Decatur.
Rev. and Mrs Abbot left Thursday for
a visit 20 Boston
Mr.. Patterson, OF stanwand. II visiting
his son, Mr.. William Patterson
Miss Maud Millett returned this week
from a visit 20 Mrs. H. quinn, OF Ly-
man.
Mr. Hugh Davidson. OF Victoria. raid
a visit last Sunday % Mr.. r z. Barker
Mrs 7 D. Miller returned Sunday after
= short visit with her brother. Mr. James
SAMPSON. ~ blanchard.
Mr. John Munich left Saturday for a
visit 10 Ohio and other Eastern points
Mr. w T johnson IS visiting at f.v-
erett and other Sound points.
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bles, Cal, Saturday, accompanied by his
sister, Miss Kate Calvin. Mr.. Calvin goes
in hope OF recovering his health.
Mr. 4. Z. Lambert. Of Dayton Or; Via
Mr. 4 H. Pierson and Mrs. E. j. Gadds
were married last week at the latters
home in Elma. They viii reside in this
M w. II. Baechten came up from Aoer-
deem Saturday to visit with his family.
Of the state esme over from ovlmpia
Sunday on visit TO friends in this city.
Mrs. Eva Winston, of Oakville, visited
this week with Mr.. and Mrs: w. r. Blink
ley.
A very pleasant reception was rendered
10 Mrs. Margaret b. Platt, state prest-
dent OF the Women's Christian Temper
ance Union. Mt the residence of Mrs. Mat
Der OF guests passed a pleasant evening
and refreshments were served.
Mr.. w. f.. Manning was In Portland
Mr.. w. Judd Glover is home from
Mr.. b b. Todd arrived home from she--
Mrs. John T, Laraway arrived from spo-
kane this week, and has gone TO Chehalis
Mrs, Carrie Kair and Mrs, Teresa
Mrs. Addison Bates and children ar
rived this week from McCook Neh, aud
will locate here Mr.. Bates will arrive
Dr. L. 6. Truesdell went to Seattle ,hi.
week
Mr.. and Mrs. James Scott have returned
to Minnesota
Mr.. Frank Mix and daughter OF Ever
EFT, visited Mr. and Mrs. c. E. Mix this
week
Mrs, Matte N. Graves returned from
Ostrander last week. where she organ
lied a Women's Christian Temperance
Union.
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F. Damon offeiated. Among those pres
emit were Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Seyertson, Mr..
and Mrs; J. w; Purkeypile. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mrs. A. Purkeypile, Mrs. +. Byers. Miss
Edith Byers, Miss Lillian Connolly. Miss
Rose Gunston. Miss Eva Sevsrtson, Miss
Mr.. Louis Severtson
XXX
Mr. Gunnar Lund, OF this city, and
Miss Marie Pauline Voguild, Of Evanston,
Ill. were married at the residence of
Mrs. Mary Dan, 800 Fifth avenue, in Sc
l. A. Shuts serving as best man and
bridesmaid. Miss Thelma O. Macrae was
maid OF honor, and Rev. John F. Damon
eSfiiciated among the guests were Mrs
W. Simmons, Miss Anna DAN, who played
an exquisite wedding march and other
selections; Miss Jeanette Dali. Miss Ca
zelle Dali, Mr.. II. ". Davis and Mr.. a.
H. Corbitt. A wedding supper followed
the ceremony, shortly after which the
couple departed for Victoria on wedding
trip. The groom was until quite re-
Gently In business in Chicago.
Mr.. George f. Bancroft and Mrs. Eliza
beth Chapin, both of this city, were mar
ried at the residence of the BRIDE COS
Pike street, Sunday evening last, in the
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Williams serving as
best man and bridesmaid Rev. John
F. Damon ofhciated.
XXX
Mr.. Roy T. Byers, Of this city, and
Miss Grace b. McKeehan. OF Fort Madi-
son. Ia. were married at the residence
OF the officiating clergyman, Rev. John
u. Damon, 30 Fifth avenue. Seattle,
Wednesday evening. Mr.. and Mrs. George
l.. Garner doing the honors as best man
and bridesmaid. Mr. and Mrs. Byers will
be at home at $40 Jackson street, in this
city.
* x
Mr. Eldon V. Chapman and Miss Eu-
lalie A. Carman both OF this city. were
married at 100 Cherry street Tuesday aft
ernoon. by Rev. John f. Damon, in the
presence of q few friends