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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21

souid oe done. After all. the Cabinet Of
ilc'st!s let. and SO stated, that the message
va. an eviStnce OF friend.incs and good
VIII OF the pro-foreien clement OF the
|a:aeSe and that wisdom dictated course
winch would continue to utH:z. this friend
ship
The government accepted the messaga as
authentic, and Secretary Hay transmitted
II TO American Ambassadors and Ministers
abroad, with instructions 10 lay it before
the respective governments. and to urge
upon them the necessity Of cooperation
at Pekin
Secretary Hay said he attached no sig
hlhcance to the use of the words "Chinese
troops in the message. He seemed 10 en-
'eE'a!n little doubt that the Chinese gov
erlament Itself was doing all in its power
to suppress the Boxer insurrection.
N Ihl9 connection. the message from Con-
SUI tow.er that General Yuan Shieh Kai.
Governor of Shan Tung Province, reported
that the Chinese authorities were doing
all IN their power to put down the irsur-
fecnon, is exceedingly welcome intelligence
but X is assumed to indicate that Yuan
Shieh kai has thrown the weight Of his
influence on the side of the government.
Yuan IS considered one Of the ablest, if not
the ablest- General in China He has, ac-
cording to statement made by Lord
Charles Beresford, the best drilled and
nest equipped army in China under his
command
Later in tho day several messages were
received from United States Consul Fow-
Ter, a. Che Foo, all strongly confirmato.y
Of the news that the foreigners were alive
The fact that Minister Conger mentioned
the bombardment OF the British Legation
was considered good evidence that The dis
patch was written subsequent to the 9Th,
as the best Information is TO the effect that
the bombardment of the legation did not
begin prior TO that date.
It was said al the State Department that
it was not thought expcdient to give out
tha text or paraphrase of the message
sent on July 18th to Minister Conger
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
GREAT NEED FOR JAIL.
Members Of Council Think Favorably
of the Movement


There is a strongly growing sentiment
in Richmond in favor Of a new jail. The
subject has been widely discussed on the
streets, and it is believed a heavy pubic
Influence will be brought to bear on the
City Council to make a reasonable ap-
preparation for this much needed I'M
provement.
It is understood that Mr.. William Glib
son. the new chairman of the committee
on Grounds and Buildings, is III favor or
building a new Jail. and it is believed
that he will have a strong support, not
only from members Of that committee,
but from many of the members or the
Council at large. 1t is recognized by the
members OF that body that the Iecesslty
for, new jail is quite urgent. ana grow
ing more and more so every day
The question as TO the expenditure (Which
such a structure would require has been
freely discussed, and it seems TO be the
general oIinion that the appropriation
for this purpose should NOT exceed S25.0co
or $4,000 There is much opposition 10
appropriating q large sum, as II IS be-
lieved that $4,000 would be enough TO
build a creditable structure which would
answer the purpose.
1t is believed that new site should be
selected for the jail. The old one is not
AT all suitable for number OF reasons
Mr.. c. NJ. Johnston, the Deputy City
Sergeant, and several of his assistants,
have been supervising the work of White
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
RICHMOND. VA. SATURDAY. JULY p. 1900.

washing and cleaning UP the inside of the
jail for the past few days. and while they,
have done all thatathey could by way OF
improving the condition Of affairs there
the place presents sad commentary on
the neglect OF the institution The in
terror is dirty, the cells are in very bad
condition, and the cooking, washing and
other urransements are all inadequate for
anything like cleanliness. The p,ace s
almost uninhabitahie. The ovens where the
bread is baked are badly in need OF re-
pairs. Bricks. mortar and ashes are fre-
quently mixed Up with the bread that is
cooked, and the sanitary conditions are dis
tressins. II IS almost remarkable that
contagious diseases have not broken out
there. visit TO the jail and casual
observation Of the interior will suggest
to any one the great necessity for new
building. About all thut can be done to
improve the place has already been done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
GAYNGR-GREENE CASE.
Witness Testified That Carter Specu-
lated Largely III Stocks.
(By Associated PreSS.l }

-@S~SS-S-S~N%
NEW YORK, July 2U-The hearing III
the case of the Gaynors and 3. d. Greene
was continued before United States Com
missioner Shields to-day
james L. Gallagher, former paynaster
and boolS-keeper OF the Atlantic Con-
tracing Company. was the first witness.
United States District Attorney Erwin,
of Georgia, acting Tor the Government in
the hearing. said before the witness was
called that he would attempt to show by
him that claims We're made upon the Gov
ernment for over S6uO,000 in certain cases
where the actual cost was only about
S15,UtD.
MIR Erwin then asked the witness what
was the total amount expended on GER
tain Savannah harhor contract.
Mr. kelioSg' objected, and It was de-
cided that the books showing the nSuIeS
must be brought into court.
District attorney Erwin said he wanted
it brought out that Austin was appointed
a Government inspector on GreCne.S $
work which Greene was interested IN ana
received compensation, both from the
Government and the company whose
work he inspected.
The defence attempted to show that
Gallagher had been promised and given
a Government position on the understand
ing that he would become witness ior
the Government. This Gallagher denied.
Charles VandeVeuter, q member OF the
Stock Exchange, broker, testified that
he knew Captain Carter. and had large
stock transactions win him,
It was brought out by checkS SHOWN
that much of the speculating was carried
on in sir Westcotts name
Mr.. Erwin said he intended to snow
that a check for S14, 500, signed by "R. t.
Westcott'' was one-thrd OF an amount
taken Illegally from the United States
Government, and represented Captain
Carters share in the transaction Lhe
other two-thirds, he said, were divided
between the defendants.
Adjourned until Monday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
SUMMARY OF T0-DAY'S NEWS.

BOARD Of Aldermen grant street-cai
neopIe more time
fo,,nch OF the Dale next Tuesday
VIII ask $3J0. coo for better water.
-Raptist missionaries safe
-Pardoned by Governor Tyler
-Southern's purchase OF Seaboard dc.
ii.-G Charges sustained in Holdsworth case
State
Fires raging in Dismal Swamp.
Case of the Lynchburs Bank aSainsi
State of Virginia postponed
Telegraph operator drowned IN New
River.
Forest fires are burning valuable tim.
ber In Dinwitdie county
"A young lady shot from ambush near
I4ynchbarg and a young man arrested
for tfie crime.
Two men arrested at Wilmington to'
using the mails for fraudulent purpose.
General
-Beckham nominated unanimously By
Kentucky Democrats r,.a,
Sensational testimony IN the Geeoe
murder trial.
-C:eneral Shaw shakes the bloody sssirt
at reunion OF Blue and Gray in Atlanta
Forci.n.
Message from United States Minister
Conger received by State Department.. z
The ministers safe on. July lSeh
London Is incredulous, ard tntG.kS t1s
dispatch q -ruse OF the Chinese.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
ASKS MEDIATION.
The Emperor of China Wants Francs
10 Mediate With tho Powers.

6By Associated Presso
PARIS, July 20-The Chinese Minister a.
Paris has transmitted to NJ. pelcasse' tne
minister OF foreign affairs. for comnnnL-
cation to President Loudet, a telegram
from the Emperor OF China. which ,, was
dispatched by the Governor OF Snan luhs
Thursday. July 10th, asking the medlsa-
ton of France with the foreign powers,
The telegram makes no allustoh 70 'AS
foreign ministers 1T Pek:n-
M Deicasse informed the Minister that
President, Loubat's reply would be ad-
dressed to the French Legation at Pekin
where the Imperial Government can OBJ
tain IT, but first the Government Of the
Republic will wait until II is certain that
the French minister at Pekin is safe ana
sound
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
PRICE TWO CENTS.
the President. He Will be accompanied by
Mrs. Hanna.
CAPE PARLIAMENT.
Sir Alfred aIilncr Prophesied Early
Close OF Hosti!itieS.

CAPE TOWN. July 2o.--The Cape Colony
BY Associated Presso
Parliament opened today with an iLh,
,,rassiva sce,,e. The speech of Sir Alfred
Wilmer. governor of the Colony. prophe-
stei an early close OF the war and SUB
seouently prosperous South Africa.
He proposed disfranchissment and I'M
pris5nuleul for rebels
Amid profound silence, Mr. Merrim2i,,
a member of the opposition gave notice
that he would move that the actions OF
,h. military in districts where opposition
had terminated was contrary to the in
larent rights of the British subjects and
that martial law should be repealed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
THE NEWS IN WASHINGTON.
Great Rejoicing Over the Message of
Minister Congcr-
Iy a ssociated Press. J

WASHINGTON, July @.-Like a flash
o. sunlight out of the dark sky came the
intelligence al an early hour today that
United States Minister Conger had sent
cipher cable dispatch from Peldn to the
State Department ut Washington. making
known that two days ago he was alive and
that the foreigners We're Gsh,!ng for their
lives.
The news was telegraphed by Secretary
Hay To the President, who responded with
an expression OF eradication. and word OF
i: was ssnt 10 Inc various Cabinet officers.
They gathered In Secretary Hays office.
and an imprompeu Cabinet conference was
held IN the diplomatic chamber.
The consultation brought about no pro-
neunced change Of policy, for II was felt
THAI already every encrsy had been spent
toward meeting the situation. and that
,bers Was absolutely nothing more that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Mr.. BRYAN'S VIEWS.
Thinks II Net Strange That Chimes
Should Be Hostile To Foreigners
CBY AssOciated Pressl }

LINCOLN, NEB.. July 20.-Wiliiam 3
Bryan gave out to-day an interview Il
regard TO the situation in China d'
said:
EFF the Chinese Government has triet
in good faith 10 protect our citizens suit
able punishment for the guilty Gnd rspi
ration and indemnity for those who hdVl
suffered can doubtless be secured +
upon Investigation. it is found that tn.
Chinese Government mas rot acted y
good faith, Congress has power 70 oea
with the matter.
For several years EuroosGn nalohS
have been threatening TO cisnnenioes
China. and it is not strange that Inelt F.nt
ambitious designs should arouse q Ieeisais sadf
of hostility toward foreigners. IEat Isei-
ing. however. ought not to be directea
against American citizens. ana WIZ s saos
IL our nation makes it known tnat =. aI. lils
no desire TO grab land or 20 ttsSp"ss opSt'
the rights of China.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
No More TroonS Cor China.
Rv Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, July 2o.-Secretary Root
this evening made the positive statement
that no more troops had been ordered for
Chinese service. He adds:
The Chief effort of your government
just now must be directed to aiding the
friendly Chinese officials. 1t is evident
from the dispatches that the Imperial gov
ernment has been acting in good faith, and
on the 18th was still using its best efforts
to protect the legations. We must do
everything we can to second their efforts.
It is hard to say just now whether in
creased military activity on the part of
the powers would have good or evil effect" T"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
CoIiidcd During Fog.
CBv Associated Press.)

QUEENSTOWN, July 20.-The British
steamer Newly, Captain Clark, which
sailed from Fernand:na, Fla, July ID, and
Norfolk, Va, July 6th, arrived here to-
day with her fore compartment full Of
water She reports having been in col
lision during fog wiki the British steam
er Texan, Captain Lund, which sailed
from Liverpool yesterday for ST. Thomas.
The Texan was struck amidships. and SO
badly damaged that she was anchored IN
West Bay A tug has been sent to tow
the Texan to this port
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Protection Candidate.

CHICAGO, July 2o-John G. Woolley'
Prohibition candidate for the Presidency
was formally notified of his nom!nat t.ofs .'l
at a meeting held tonight in the 9eItrt. ,s,
Music Hail. The hall was crowded by
n1emhers of the party. and the not:Iica-
ton speech of Samuel Diekie. OF A5ni2n. on.
Mich. VINO acted as ehairnianI aIa.e, "a sTr ,ne
iWaa,,aa. IN nonination, and the reply of
MI Wv Wooiiey We're received with great
enthI1sIa sm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Won't ArectsJMr. EoclShin's Mission


WASHINGTON, July 20.-Mr. Rockhlli,
who has just been appointed special
commissioner to China, has gone out OF
town, but will return to Washington Mon
day. The developments of to-day i'll the
Chinese situation will not affect his mis-
sion: in fact, they have rather increased
its Importance, for they are taken TO pre-
sage an earlier settlement in China than
had been expected.
Mr.. Rockhill, accordingly, will snil from
San Francisco on the steamer Maru Au-
gust sd, taking this route instead of
going via Vancouver, as he can thereby
save nearly two weeks time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
orders Ecbellsan Suppressed.

CSv Associated P:'essl
RRUsSE!. July 20-The Belgian Con-
sui at Shangh1. sends the following dis
patch. under date of July lath;
',Sheng tthe administrator OF teleSraphs>
announces that the foreigners at Pebin
were safe and sound July 18th.
".<n ircperial decree. dated July 18th
orders the vtceroys Of Tien Tsin to ap-
praise the damage caused by the troubles
and orders the local militia TO repress the
rehslLinc :,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Victory for Dubois.

(By Associated PressJ
POCATELLO, IDAHO. July 2O.-The
Democratic State Convention to-day recon
stdered the vote of last night. It voted
against the nomination of a Senator and
instructed the conference committee to
consider the senator one of the offices to
be apportioned in the Fusion arrangements.
This is a complete victory for Dubios. and
tIe result will be in little doubt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Honna viii Visit the President.

By Associated Press.)
CLEVELAND, O., July Ex-senator
Hanna was informed to-day of the news
concerning Minister Conger's safety by
lons-distance telephone from President
NIcKinley's residence, at Canton, by Pri-
yate Secretary Cortelyou. The latter
stated that the Senator was overjoyed ut
the long overdue tid!ngs from the Minis
ter.
Senator Hanna has arranged to go to
Canton Tomorrow for conference with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Army Cnrrs for chfna.

(By AsSocfated PreSsl.
CHATTANOOGA. TENN. July %
The Adjutaat-Geueral of she Spanish
American War Veterans Association has
written to the secretary Of Var offering
il. the even of war with China regiment
Of Eix-Saanish wa men from each depart
ment of the organization.
furnish an entire army CORPS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Think it q fuse,
fBy Associated Press.)


LONDON, July 20.-Minister Conger's
message to the State Department at
Washington is not regarded here as justi-
flying over-much optimism. but on the
contrary, Is generally accepted as a fur
ther Crirese attempt at nystifcation.
Some think the fact that the message is
undated. ana the similarity of its contents
to Sir Robert Eart's message of June
oath, suggests that it was sent off about
the same time. but intercepted by the
Chinese
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
SOUTHERN AND SEABOARD,
No Truth in Rumor That Southern
Secured Central

There was rumor current in Baltimore
yesterday to the effect that the Southern
Railway had secured control OF the Sea-
board Air Line. Confirmation was asked
from Richmond by Balrimoreans.
air John, Skelton Williams, president
Of the Seaboard is not in the city, i,rt the
rumor was branded ..as without the
least Foundation and as utter nom
sense by gentleman who is closely
identified with the head OF the Seaboard
system.
You may say" said he, That there is
not one wori of truth III the rumor It
Is without the least foundation and Is
utter nonsense
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Memorial 10 Admiral Philip.


NEW YORK, July 20.-It has been de-
cfded to raise SipJGGo as a memorial TO
Rear-Admiral John :, " 65E Phii5p. - SaXSl fTa
Eayy,Svar,f and Commander ID. Della
hanfv. governor of Sailors Snug fiarbor,
arr, in charge of the movement
It is the present plan to invest the
s4no 600 the income TO be paid to Mrs
pbilin while she lives. On her death the
nrircipaI and interest viii so to the
Naval Branch of the Y NJ. c. y.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Occupied Hecs
- 49,. aied PEess.l

15T Ezzoc'a's1 F.s.s5
LONDON. July 2o.-The following dis
patch from Lord Roberts has beLn re-
..SrefoS..S. July 2U.-Methuen occupied
Hecknoort to-day without o29os.tloH 20
speak OF. Ian Hamilton ana Mahoa COZ
tinued their march along the GGna.Eg I5!,...-
is raconnniteriug the positions occupied
by the Free staters between Bethlehem
and EiCkSburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Will Go Over G. aud 0. Route.
(Bv Associated Press.}

wood, commander of the Marine Corps,
and Major Dennis Were in consultation
with Secretary Long this afternoon with
respect to the immediate transportation
Of the marine battalion about to be mo-
bilized in this city for service in China.
An arrangement was made whereby
these marines, numbering 10 officers and
o01 men, will leave this city next Sunday
cisco over the Chesapeake and Ohio Road.
They will be in command Of Major
DickinS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
HarricaUed I'm Palace.
dBv Associated Fress.l

NbE AssUClaltu ITtSS.J
PARIS, July 20-The Foreign Office has
received information from a Chinese source
in which, however, certain reliance may
be placed, that the foreign ministers at
Pdkin have not been rnassacred.
According to this information. on July
7th the ministers were attacked and the
legations burned. but the foreigners sue
ceeded in crossing the city TO Prince Ching S
Palace. which was then barricaded and the
Europeans We're holding their own up to
the time the news left July 9Th. Since
then nothing has been heard from Pekin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
indian Troops Daily Arriving

By Associaied Psess.J
LONDON, July 2o-With view TO
shaving his good faith. tne Chinese Min
lister at ST.. Petersburg mas begged the
pnsxtan F,orelgl. Secretary TO examine
al dispatches arriving for the legation
before their delivery
Indian troops are daily arriving at Hong
Kong, en- roIte to Taku.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
AZUMA IN ERUPTION.
Villages Enguifed in Lava and Tw
Hundred Persons X ii!ed or Hurt.
Rv Associated Press.)

(By Associated PresS.)
YOKOHAMA Thursday July 49,
Mount Azuma, near Bandas, which was
the scene of volcanic disaster in 1888.
broke into an eruption Tuesday. July
17th. Two hundred persons We're killed
Several villages were engulfed by the
streams of lava from Mount Azunla. and
great damage was done in adjacent dis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Move menr OF Troops.

CBy Associated FfessJ
HAVANA July 2O-Under Instructions
80, c.oSreTnor-(;cneraI Wood. the First
IToitsd iToit " states les Regiment, stationed a
Guanaja. is preparing for depaftGrs .1r.
within The next ten d4yS 5, a troop t;opaa % sas
Seventh Cavalry Viii ns Stdt'ot1so
Guauaia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Gofl;c=S Landed.

CBy Associated Press2
LONDON, July "a special d!spatcn
from Hong Kong saws French sunooats
have landed three hundred Annamsse SOL
diersi to protect Shaulien, suburb CT Can
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
1,arrc Force of colonials.

GBy Associated Fress)
CAPE TOWN. July 20-7it IS reported
that . Colonial force of 1o.o10 VIII be
raised locally to enable the dispatch OF
troops to China.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
MOTION DENIED.
Molineux's Counsel Fails to Secure an
Appeal.

(By Associated Press).
NEW YORK. July 2o.-Lawyer George
Battle, of council for Roland 3. MolneuN,
convicted on February 18th, and now in
Sing Sing, awaiting the execution of his
sentence or other disposition of his case,
appeared before Recorder Goff to-day
and moved the court to sign the proposed
case on appeal and bill of exceptions.
Recorder Gof denied the motion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
Another NfaSSaCre.

G5y Associated Press.)
LONDON. July 2o.-A dispatch from
Shanghai received here this morning
reports that sixty missionaries and 100
native converts have been massacred by
Boxers at Tai Yuan.
Tai Yuan is a fortified ana ropulous city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-21
RANCE or THERMOMETERS.

The following was the range Of the ther-
mcneter at The Times Office yesterday:
A. NJ. sc; Il NJ. 80; p. NJ. "a: 6 P. NJ, 80;
3 p NJ. 81: u ", 81, average. So
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Continued on Second Page.)
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WASHINGTON, July 2O.-The following
statement has been given out at the State
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