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SHELL AND CANNON
FIRE HAS CEASED
Briti.h Nintst~r nt rekias Reports,
However. That Rine Practice by
Chinese Confiaues.

AoNDN. Aug. Sin the house Of com
uons today Mr.. Frederick. parliamentary
secretary for the foreign Once. read a
Telegram from Sir Claude Macdonald
British minister 10 China. received in
cipher at the foreign osfce this morning..
The Dispatch WAS IN reply 20 a soverr-
sneat message. and bore date of Peklnr.
Aug. X was as follows.
= have to-day received your cipher teia-
sf&m torMarasd - me b. the Chinese
minister The she'll and cannon IRE esasea
on July Ia bat the rife IRE has contfau~i
from the Chinese positions held by gov
eminent troops and Roxers, Intermittent
~, ever since. The casualties sfnce than
have been slight Except one private ~
marines, all the wounded are doing well.
1ns rest OF the British In the legation
are well Including the whole garrl<or
The total % killed IA sixty ana Of
weunded no We have strengthened our
lefnnrAnonS. We have over so women
sn9 chhdrcn refugees In the legation. The
Snlnsse government has refused trans-
missten 20 kilograms IN cipher 0ntil pov,-
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ter in Peking. asserting that he lef. re-
king on July 81. presumably for Tientsil
This. however, is so. utterly at variance
with the action and intentions of tho
other ministers heard from. that II seems
almost incredible. If true, II opens up an
interesting field OF speculation concern
The text of the edict of August 2. du-
thorizing the escort OF the ministers from
Picking to Tientsin, given out at the Chi
ness =. i s.M N ; says n part 81
between certain Chinese rebels and for
efgn powers. caused by the anti-Chris.ian
feelings OF the Chinese people. we have
eien representatives in Picking. and the
tsung II yamen has sent to the legations
letters Of inquiry and proposals for their
IN order to avoid apprehension Of further
attack from rebels before the complete
restoration OF peace and order In the
capital;
Chang and Liu Kun VI. to authorize lung
Lsiu to escort them TO Tientsin. II tasrc
be any rebels en- route trying TO endangsr
70 dssey e ths tn rsbe. sns oca'
The Chinese legation believes that the
members Of the foreign LEGATIONS have not
yet left Picking, but that they will do So
have been issued had not the foreign
ministers signified a willingness to accept
tho escort.
Opposes Landing Of Troops.
Tho Shanghai correspondent Of tho
DAILY News. wiring yesterday. says:
United States Consul Goodnow strong
~ opposes Admiral Seymour's intention
TO land 5000 troops on the ground that
such would not be warranted by the cir
cumstances. and would be likely to create
trouble. M. Besaure. the French consul,
agrees 20 the arrangement. but says that
4 the British land forces the French will
40 likewise. The Austrians win also land
men: My personal opinion IL that the
landing Of troops here at the present mo-
ment would be grave mistake"
The Daily Chronicle, commenting upon
American criticism OF the character OF the
Chinese news" printed In some London
daiiies, admits that the charges are only
too true. and that the practice If certain
papers In this respect are opposed TO tire
hest traditions of British Journals. II
Joins In the American protest against
trashy sensatlonalism.
Almost all the news In this morning
papers on which credence Is placed. comes
either from Washington or direct from
British officials.
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Mr.. Broderick also read the following
dispatch from Admiral Bruce. filed at
Chefoo. Aug. s:
"The allies. about 1000 strong, attacked
the Chinese intrenched position at Hsiku.
about two miles outside Tientsin, early
this morning. The Chinese were driven
out, and retired northward. pursued by
the allies. who occupied Peitsang Trans
ports followed up the troops BY road and
gun"
Mr.. Broderick said he thought the mes
sages were. on the whole, satisfactory.
The country understood the policy of her
majesty's government in regard to China
was to carry on with absolute fairness
and determination the measures taken to
preserve the country's interests.
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AMERICA'S ANSWER
Is NOT A THREAT.
u etrensIy Insists. However. THAT
Chineac Government Acceae to
McklnIey's DeAanA.


WARRINGTON, Aug Sour reply 10
China today expresses qualification AZ re-
establishment of communication with Min
lister conser. and further insists upon the
presidents other contentious. that Mr..
Copger shalt not be removed from Picking
without his eonsent and that China accept
aid Of our troops In re-establishing ord ar
and assuring safety OF person. and prop
erty Of American citizens In China.
White strongly insisting upon this policy
there are no threats as to what will, hap
pen In tho event that this IL not done.
All sorts of wild war stories are cur
rent here tonight. There IL general talk OF
an extra session OF congress. In order shat
formal declaration OF WET may be male
onscisis Of the government continue to In
sIst that there is at present no reason
for calling congress together, and that
cooditiens must change before such rca.
sons viii arise.
The president will not return 70 Wash,
ington until the anticipated time. uex,
week. Meanwhile, 81 course. he IL In close
and almost constant communication with
the departments. The message 10 ths
Chinese government. and the second m,
sage TO Mr. conser. were prepared after
lengthy consultation with tho pres,aea,
over lens distance telephone.
II u admitted % course ,ha, rha,
practically amounts 20 condition Of wa,
IN China now esists. but II SIN "a con.
tended there u M technical state a, war
nor IA u certain such condition viii bseau,.
necessary.
IL Is worth mentioning. In this connec.
ton, that all Of tina stniar,,.,. a-...-
shus far has been done by tho United
osaass. other powers have seemingly
waited upon the action OF this government
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G.W. neWbdll s %.
SEATTLE


are to be encountered in forwarding inuni-
tons bf war and supplies. I see force
Of 1900 Chinese soldiers are reported TO
be within a days march OF rientstn. II
Is possible they may strike In behind the
relief column. and threaten It's line OF com-
munication. II wsuld be q serious matter
were the column cut on, ~ there . no
supporting force to rush to Its aid.
He said the United States should be ab's
to get 5000 troops into China within q
month. Continuing. Gen. Mica said
II am not surprised at the eight the
Chinese are making. II IL well known
Fiowery Kingdom that that government
has been storing arfns and making prepsr-
atoms for the past seven years. They arc
an ingenious people.
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CAPTURE or rEIrsAxc.
War Department Receives omcisi
uepors of ~ rrem Gen ChaRee.

WASHINGTON. Aug s-~The war de-
rartrrent has received this eahieeram
from Gen Chares:
''Chsfoo. Aug &
"Aafuiart General. Washington reft-
sang handsomely taken early this morn
ing b. japanese troops supported ~
Fugil9h and American. Iapaneze loss
Considerable Engitsh slight Americans
unnN. Ground very limited American
troops orrsir9ed rear position. which was
to form turning movement. but were una
hfe 20 form IN iine We Will cross peiho
70 left bank tomorrow morning. and move
on Targtsnn.
sasnusui Rt C-hsfoo Furnished copy ~
aispatch from ,sfng II yAmeu on July
y. xhlch ne has cahIef ''CTAFFEE. /"
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EDICT OF DISMISSAL
FROM CITY OF PEKING.


WASHINGTON. Aug. 6--The Chinese
minister visited the state department to-
day and transmitted to this government
IAN imperial edict of the eighth day
OF the seventh moon august z 1900. trans
mitted by Viceroy Ii Hung Chang. Vice.
roy Iin Kun n and Director General
Minister Yang. at St Petersburg. and
transmitted by the latter under date Of
August 7. was received by Minister WI
on the evening OF the last named date. II
"'Li Hung Chang and IAu Kun vi. in
Joint memorial. proposing tho sending OF
the foreign ministers to Tientsin, declare
imperial edict:
Throughout the disturbances recent
~ caused by our subjects on account OF
Christian missions. which have resulted
necessary to afford protection to all the
foreign ministers in Picking. on repeat
ed occasions the tsuns II yamen sent notes
king has not yet been restored to order.
and precautionary measures may not Sc
cure absolute safety. the foreign. minis
posed ar pan dcains troops to one escort
them safely TO Tientsin to temporary
shelter. SO that they may be free from
apprehensivc anxiety or fear;
We hereby command Jung Lu to
appoint as preliminary step trustworthy.
high civil and military officials. who. to-
gether with reliable and efficient troops.
shall. AZ such time as tho foreign minis
terx may agree upon for leaving Picking.
escort and protect them throughout their
journey should iawless characters mani
fest evil designs upon the ministers. or
attempt 10 rob them, OF In any way Gre
ate trouble. they uhe high oficials) shall
at once rcpress them without fan
." III the foreign ministers. before leav-
ing Picking. should desire to communicate
with their respective governments, and n
their teiagraphic messages should be in
plain language, the tsung u yamen shall
al once attend TO them. without the least
delay thus manifestinR the utmost friend
illness % the imperial government Re-
EJECT this"
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ACCEPT WALDERSEE AS
C0MMANDER-IN-CHIEr
i~sdeu f-assied over Reported he.
psrtsre Of Italian Mtsi.ter Prem
the Chtn~s~ Captssi

LONDON. Aus. O. 4 a m.-,Reyons IN,
cmcAl dispatches xiven eat yesterday
taeFninEt the papers contain no <nfor.isa.
lion % Importance frum ChtaA Thauxs IL
the dispatches % Sir Claude Maesfonsia
snd Rear Admlral Bruce, thera IA a sea-
View 20 tNa situation.
The report % the appotntrrent OF rt,iA
Marshal Count ven Waidersee az sssrs'
nAndsrrtn+chlef 81 the Internal on1,
foryes meets with Senerai approval
The Rome correspondent 81 thA pai,,.
Mail Announces the recegtioa there 81 ~
ncssl dispatches frcm the italian nsiulS.
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SIGNIFICANT ORDERS
TO TROOPS AT SMELLING.
Directed 10 Leave for Manila with
All Possible speed. They Expect
to GO EIaewheFe.

ST FAeI.. MINI, Aug S-The depot
battalion of the Eighth Infantry. sta
toned for several months AZ Fort Smell
ling has been ordered 70 leave for Manila
with "all possible speed" and the officers
expect TO be away within forty-etght
hnure.
The orders 20 move were received AZ the
fort iris afternoon. and while the orders
sperify Manila. - vs. generally understood
Tientsin VIII be their destination
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By Mr.. Adee. ana In reply to note. he
wrote:
II have no statement to make"
TO SAVE MINISTERS
GRAVEST PROBLEM,

Governmens oncfn1s at washington
Are Apprehensive Of Their Fate
Should War He DecIar red.
WARRINGTON. Aug. s--oravest APP
prehenslons are felt here in official circles
for the safety Of the imprisoned minis
tiers IN Picking. The alleged statement
OF Ii Hung Chang that It Is absolutely
impossible for the allies 70 enter Picking
to escort the ministers to Tentsin adds
greatly to the strain OF the situation. II
clearly implies the purpose OF the Chinese
government 10 resist the advance Of the
allies
go far AZ known. there il no present
purpose Of calling a halt in the allied
movement against Picking 1t IL ac-
knowiedgcd that the relief column II not
strong enough to maintain war against
the Chinese kingdom for any great length
Of time. but heavy reinforcements are
en- route 10 China. Their arrival on the
scene may alter the situation entirely and
bring the obstinate orientais to their
senses.
II IL tho present situation. however.
that worries the administration. ana there
Is general chagrin that II IL not In a
position TO enforce its demands, and bring
the Chinese authorities TO instant terms.
In the course Of the next two months
there will be about 5000 American troops
on Chinese soil. not counting many thous-
ands more that could be trasferred from
the Philippines in case Of necessity.
The Chinese will be held TO a strict ac-
countsbility for any injury that may be
sustained by American interests IN tho
present crisis.
TO save the Ministers.
what should be done for the immediate
relief OF the ministers Is the problem
now confronting the administration. and
ID the subject Of anxious conferences be-
tween the officials In this city. and in
seie@raphic correspondence with the pres
idsnt at Canton and the secretary OF state
Il sunspee, ~. n.
Acting Secretary Adcc received = cable
Snessags this morning from Consul Good
now. ~ Shanghai giving thu latest In
formation IN hts possession in regard TO
the situation IN China including the OPP
efations of the allied force engaged in the
advance on Picking. IT was referred to
tke secretary OF war and not made pub
Nd. The foliowiry dispatch was received
today 1t thu navy department from Ad-
mirai Remsy:
''TAku. Aug. 6, via Chefoo. Aug. g.
Bureau OF Navigation: ChafYee re-
ports Japanese took Peitsana on the
morning of the Bth. Engagement
over before Americans arrived. Nove-
msnt probably continued to Yanetsun.
Inform secretary Of war"
This gives . somewhat different aspect
TO the battle At Peitsang on the ssh. a.
u indicates that the American detach-
msnt took no part IN the engagements.
not having arrived until after the Japan.
sss fcrcss had erected the capture Of the
city.
Admiral Remey confirms Gen. Chat
fees statement that Ysngtsun IL the next
objective point Of the relief column on it's
march to Pcking
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coUsr wALDERsEE's COMMAND.
~ IL at Preseas Conaned To the Ger
man Fsrces In ChinA

rERLrS. Aug. s--Th. German foreign
ofYict. IN confirming 10 the cDrreEpor-
derf 81 the Associated prers, th8e after
mon. thu report ~ Count Won WAlderae4'a
ap,s.i .stsre~t said this was nnty IA sha
c<mrnanA q thu German forces in China,
and that the question As to whether he
would Command all the International
forces had not been settled
Tire Pcs. says Field Marshal Count Won
Wa'dersee will start for China in a fort-
night.
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Count Ven Dslier Reports 10 Bsrlis
On sttsattoa In Peksag.

BERLIN, Aug s--The foreign once has
received the following dispatch from
Count won Butler, frat secretary ~ the
German legation at Picking. dated Tsi-
nano.
since July n the situation has not
changed There has been neither attacks
by the troops en- masee upon us nor shell
isre only desultory rife IRE The health
Of the members 81 the legation In com
paratively good. The wounded are pro-
gre sElnE'
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MESSAGE TO CHINA
PRACTICAL ULTIMATUM,
% Regarded IN washington, where
the Matter IL Admitted to he
Of Grave Import.

WASHINGTON. Aug. s-The message
from Minister Conger brings the Chinese
situation to its most serious stage, and the
authorities In Washington regard the mat
ter as one OF great gravity. They are
sware that nothing but the most vfxor-
Gus action can meet the conditions. save
the ministers and foreigners in Peking,
and avert a war Of long duration.
Altar a conference OF the men in charge
OF diplomatic and military AFFAIRS. In
which President Mckinley participated
over the telephone. It was decided to send
message to Consul General Goodnow
repeating the contents OF the Conger mes
sage and advising him that the situation
was serious and crisis had been reached
lie was directed to communicate the fact
70 ~ Hung Chang. TO sheng and 10 other
Chinese ofiicials. who were to transmit II
70 the government OF China. with a strong
representation that the present situation
was tntolerable. and could not be contin-
ued without the most serious results II
T. understood that tho dispatch was prac-
ucaify an ultfmatum. and an early reply
was demanded. The answer Is expected
during the day or evening. and Il probably
VIII determine the future action OF this
government
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aravess Possibilities.

Y II not believed by the war department
oftcials that the international forces now
operating along the Peiho river can reach
Picking In time to rescue the ministers n
active hostilities should begin against the
iegationers by the imperial troops
80 serious do the officials regard the
situation that II is believed by some there
Is greater safety for the ministers and
other foreigners To accept an escort OF the
impartial army TO Tientsin than to remain
In Peking II war should be declared
The information received through the
Chinese minister regarding the opening %
communications between the ministers and
their governments Is the one ray OF hope
Of the situation. Whether the promises
contained In the edict will he made good
ought 20 be speedily known. and II COM
municaticn IL established the monstrous
consequences may be averted Although
there have been intimatians before that
such communication would be establish
ed. this Is the nrst time that II has app
pcare3 In the form Of an imperial edict
A. q result % this latest communication
from the Chinese government, and tho
message sent 20 Consul General Goodnow
the United States government, il now IN
a waiting attitude, hoping for the best
but apprehensivs OF tho gravest posxibsli-
Niee
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SITUATION rs SERIOUS.
So Says Gen Miles In Discussing
rraaress of Exenfs ln China

NEW YORK. Aus Stem. Miles today
admitted that Il had besn his personal
wish 70 be sent 20 the Philippines 10 take
ne asa not presume 10 understand why
hsS asvice hal been reseetct thns TAR
Gan Niles, discussing the Chinese dtua-
ton. said he regarded Il a. very seTfaus
China" he said. is \ bad country FOR
troops 70 move there, serious obstacles
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LONDON. Aus. s-@Tre British consa,
at Tientsln. under date OF Monday, August
8. announces that the Chinese have Se<Y,
expelled from Peitsang and that they are
IN fun retreat
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Nicuchwang Is a hourishing port which
has British concession. aud IA the chies
seaport OF MRnchurla u IL located 10
miles north OF Port Arthur. There IL
an immense and Increasing Import and
export trade. which IA mainly in the hands
Of the English, Americans and japanese.
The Russians have laid out a new town
three miles above NisuchwAnE. for the
business ~ their rev railway.
Nieuchwang iS regarded ae one % the
most important points in China.
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NIEUCHWANG TAKEN
BY RUSSIAN TROOPS,
Forts Pail and the Chinese city. an
Important Trading Point, IL
Gapturrd.

CHEFoo. Aug. :. via Shanghai, Aug g.
Authentic information reaches here 20
the effect that the Nieachwang forts and
the Chinese city have been taken by the
Ruxsiana.
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The Forests Of Washington.

According to an article by Henry
Gannett, chief of the us. bureau OF
Forestry, which appeared in the recent
report. the state of Washington is Gre
dited with having l14,77S million feet
board measure of timber standing.
These estimates were made by SCENT
lists, taking advantage Of data compiled
by the railroad and other large holders
of timber lands, Who have had cruls-
ings made That part of the report
which refers to Mason County is as
follows:
"Fires have done little damage, but
timber cutting has been extensive
The forests have been removed from
the shores Of Hood canal and other IN.
lets from Puget Sonnd, as we'll as from
much of the interior of the county
indeed, it appears that nearly 'two
tifths OF the area has been logged.
Area OF timbered and other lands ii
Mason County:
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Northern Pacific Reduces Fares

Assistant General Passenger Agent
Charlton of the Northern Pacific an
nounces that, beginning July l, that
company will again voluntarily reduce
It's local passenger rates in Oregon and
Washington to 3 cents per mile. "This
will make the second reduction in
local tariffs" says Mr.. Charlton, "1n a
little over year. Our rate, prior to
this first reduction, was 5 cents per
mile. The second reduction nearly
cuts the original rate in two"
When it is considered that in the
thicklv populated states of the middle
west, local passenger tariffs are 10
lower than 3 cents, the present action
oil the Northern Pacific is progressive
one. Ii goes 10 show that the popula-
ton OF Oregon and Washington are
becoming more dense.
Mr.. Charlton adds: 9"Our experl-
ence goes to show that the first re-
duction we made materially incr,asotl
our passenger earnings in Oregon and
Washington, This second cut in
tariff, we believe, will do the same
thing. 1t will terd to stimulate travel
and assist in building up populous
centers."
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Home Made School Books.

Superintendent Browne and members
OF the state board of education are
pleased with the new school books to
be used in this state the coming five
years. He asserts that they are great
ly superior to those used the last five
years. AS Mr.. Browne and lis associ-
ates have made a thorough exami-
nation Of the books presented that
it rs presumed that they are as we'll
qualified 10 Judge as the Schoolmasters
club, which condemned any home
products.
The outcome is satisfactory for
several reasons. Better books will be
in use than nefore, while prices will be
lower. Another matter for congrasu-
laiion is that a large portion of the
money expended Tor books will be
kept In the state and paid to local
printers, bookblnders, papermakers
aud others, where it formerly went to
Eastern combinations.
Tie action Of the state board in
battling for low prices, and for being
able TO see some good IN. home pro-
ducts, and acting upon that idea, is
commeadable
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Mr.. Hemingway, the Secretary Of
the Jersey Cattle Club, says that sBig-
gle Cow Book is most comprehensive
little volume-one OF the best things
on the COW question have ever looked
into" Mr.. Hemingway ought to know.
The price is 90 cents, by mail; address
the publishers, Wilmer Atkinson Co.,
Philadelphia.
The BoERs arestill suffering reverses
but claim they intend TO fight it cut,
although oyertures for peace are said
to have been made by Pres. Kruger.
Every discriminating person will,
say that The Biggic Books contain .
greater amount of condensed, common
sense, we'll arranged information, than
any books they have seen relating to
these important branches Of farm in.
dussry. The price, of each i 90 cents
by mail address The publishers. vii
mer Atkinson Co, Philadelphia.
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Il Woman's Awful Peril.

"There is only one chance to save
your life and that is through an oper-
alton" were the startling words heard
by Mrs. !. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge,
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