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The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
Fighting Imminent at
New Chwang.
RumOr That Troops Have Been
Ordered South.

London, July 1855 a. Mp to
this hour there has been no further news
received regarding the reported massacre
at Pekin from any source. In the House
OF Commons last evening, beyond an
admission that there was no ground for
hoping that the report was no true, Mr..
William st. John Brodrick, parliament
tary secretary to the foreign office, had
nothing to communicate. An unusual
hush fell upon the chamber, when the
subject came up. A few members doffed
their hats. but otherwise there was no
demonstration. No question was put TO
Lord Salisbury IN the House of Lords,
probably by "a pre-concerted arrangement,
it being considered that at the present
state of affair it would b. embarrassing
to force the premier to make a statement.
1t was whispered on the ministerial
side Of the Commons that the next vote
on account Of the military undertakings
in South Africa and China Will be start
ling in amount. kilograms from ~hang-
hal and Che Foo indicate an increasingly
serious state of affairs. it Is alleged
that the foreign consuls at Shanghai
have cabled their governments that
there is urgent need Of more warships
to protect that p0rs, owing TO the menac-
ing attitude OF the Chinese and the
temptation TO loot the vast stores of
merchandise recently accumulated there.
1t seems that the Chinese have already
threatened to fire the great oil tanks on
the PaO Iung side OF the city.
From Che FOO comes the report that
the entire adult male population of the
three provinces of Chi Ii, Shan ST and
Shang Tung, are massed to defend Pc
kin in the conviction that the powers
mean war. There is little doubt that
further cheek of the allies at Tien Tsin
would be the signal for q general anti
foreign rising throughout China.
The japanese officers are still confident
of their ability to reach Pekln before the
roads become impossible; but the Europ-
eGn commanders believe an advance Will
be impossible before September.
Fighting is said to be imminent at
New Chwang, where the Boxers are
threatening the foreign settlement. Per-
haps the most serious among the many re-
ports from Shanghai is the rumor that
since the massacre at Pekin, five Chinese
regiments have been ordered south with
Instructions to make Ching Hang Po. at
the head of the grand canal, the object
point of the southern extension of the
Boxer mOvement. The Times says it is
taken for granted in diplomatic circles
that when ths Chinese crisis is settled
Great Britain will retain the right to
nominate the inspector OF Chinese Gus
toms.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
PEARY RELIEF STEAMER.
wn san For North Thurday win
Explorers Family.

Sydney, c. B., July 16.-The Peary
Arctice relief steamer Windward which is
here taking supplies and coal, win sail
on Thursday for the North. The steamer
flies the American flag by virtue of
special legislative authority OF Congress.
Mrs. Peary and six year old daughter
Marie are the only parties going north
with the Winward. Mrs. Peary expects
to find her husband, OF instructions from
him at Etab, North Greenland. From
there she VIII proceed fifty miles to Cape
Durval where DIR. Steyn's party were left
last fall.
Mrs. Peary figures on being back by
September. This is her third trip TO the
The Windward carries supplies for two
years, scientific instruments, boats for
Arctic use, etc.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17

already under orders. A statement pre-
pared by Adjutant General Corbin shows
that there are now a grand total of 10 666
officers ana men In China, en- route to
Chlna, en- route to Nagasaki or under
orders for Nagagaki. This table Of coures
includes the ill.fated ninth infantry,
which may not be in condition for
further service. General Wood last re-
ports indicate that owing to the tran
guilty prevailing in Cuba, it will be en-
tirely safe to decrease the military force
there quite largely. But even with the
Cuban troops it viii be necessary to di-
vest the home posts OF garrisons and save
IN the case OF heavy artillery organiza-
tions at sea cost points. About all the
troops within the borders of the United
States that would be available for Chi
nese service under a call, are these regi-
mems: The second, fifth, seventh eighth
ana tenth cavalry regiments intact, one
squadron each OF the first and sixth
cavalry, the first, tenth and eleventh
regiments OF infantry complete; one bat
talon each of the second fifth, seventh,
fourteenth, eighteenth, tWenty-third and
tWenty-htth infantry regiments, ana
three companies of the gath infantry.
This available force of cavalry and in-
tantry, aggregates about nine thousand
men. Some artillery undoubtedly would
be sent, and those are light batteries x,
OF the first artillery, A and Il of the Sec
Ohu ~ ana OF the third, Is OF the
fourth; ID, OF the fifth and Q and M OF
the seventh available. There are besides
companies and ID of the engineers and
four companies of the signal CORPS
Secretary Root was reluctant to admit
that there was any necessity for more
Americn troops in China and at the close
OF the day he said that thus far he had
issued no orders for reinforcelnents. Con-
tlnuing he said the regiments already
slated Tor Chinese service announced to 10'-
600 men of all arms. Secretary Root said
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17

The agricultural department. weather
bureau for yesterday, July 49, taken at s
p. M, meridian time, the observation for
his section being given in this order
Temperature, direction of wind state OF
weather;
Boston, SO, SW, clear; New York, IS, g,
clear; Philadelphia, "a, 9, clear, Wash
ington, 8S degrees, S. clear; AL
bany, SO, SW. . cldy; Buffalo, 7S, S,
p cldy; Detroit, rs, SW,p oldy Chicago, 70
degrees, SW, rain; St. Paul, 60, NE,
rain Huron, Oak, 6S, N, clear; Bis
marck,. -. = - Jacksonville, S0,
E, D. cloudy.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
ENDEAVORERS IN LONDON.
Twenty Thousand People Participate
In nestlns Yesterday.

London, July 16.-About twenty thou
sand people participated today in the
Worlds Christian Endeavor convention
on the Alexandra Palace grounds. Meet
ings were held simultaneously in the
theatre, concert hau and large marques.
The speakers included Rev. Charles NJ.
Sheldon Of Topeka, Kas., and Rev. Dr.
George G. Lorimer Of Boston. Father"
L. +. Clark, the founder and president of
the Young Peoples society of Christian
Endeavor, was given an ovation when
he appeared on the platform. Mr.. Shell
don spoke on Commercial Problems, :"
expounding his well known views as to
how business ought to be conducted.
Already there are some Indications of a
food famine on the grounds. The attend
ance entire exceeded the expectations of
the caterers. Hundreds of delegates af-
ter waiting for an hour or more in the
dining hall today, were informed that
the supplies We're exhausted. The place
is miles away from the ordinary restau-
rants. DR.. Lorimer, in the course of his
address this afternoon, urged Christian
endeav0rers to raise the cry of brother
hood and no vengeance in connection
with the Chinese situation.
DR.. e. ID. B. Eddy OF Auburn, N. Y,
AoN a uAStNAhk Nulo CFcAAhS anu WA Och~
duct missionary conference Wednesday
at which United States Ambassador
Choate viii speak.
Rev. Clarence Eberson and Rev. Robert
Pierce of Pennsylvania We're the prlnci-
pal speakers at the junior endeavor meet
ing which was attended by Mrs. Chester,
wife of Captain Chester, commander of
the United States battleship kentucky.
Canon Richards Of Canada was the lead
ing speaker at the missionary meeting
tonight
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17

Boston, July 1o.--Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity Tuesday: Fair
weather followed by local thunder
storms in the afternoon or night; con-
tinued warm, light to fresh southwest
winds.
Wednesday, fair and cooler.
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday
for Maine; Showers Tuesday and
Wednesday; fresh southeasteIly winds.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17

dates for nominatiye conventions. They
We're Senator William E. Chandler
congressman Sulloway and Clarke, ex-
Senator Blair, Hon. Henry u. Burneam
OF Manchester, Hon. William B. Quinby
of Lakeport and Hon. Henry Nj. Baker
of Bow. The date for the state conven-
tion was set for Tuesday, September IL,
at Concord,
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
nm oALAINEo BANouEr.

London, July 16.-The much talked OF
Maine" banquet was given at the
Savoy this afternoon. The British and
American cOlors were intertwined. A
model Of the hospital ship of flowers was
on the table.
The guests included U. $. Ambassad or
G hoate and Mrs. Choate, Lady Randolph
Churchill, her bethrothed Lieut.. Corn.
wallis West, and all the ladies OF the
Maine cOmmlttee
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
TOWN DESTROYED.

Dallas, Texas, July 16.-Peoria, a town
sixty miles southwest of Dallas, was de-
stroyed by tornado today. Mrs. John
Nelson and her two children were fatally
hur5. Two churches and several dwelling
houses were destroyed together with an
immense amount OF farm property.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
DIPLoMATIC APPoINrNIENTs.

Washington, July 16.-The following
appointments have been made by the
President to take effect Septeln Der /,
1900:
II. Percival Dodge of Massachusetts,.
second secretary of the embassy of the
United States at Berlin, Germany.
Samuel Morrill, of Massachusetts. third
secretary of the ambassy OF the United
States at Berlin, Germany.
Arthur Bailey Blanchard OF Louisiana,
third secretary of the embassy of the
United States at Paris, France.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
CHOLERA IN INDIA.

London, July 16.-The governor of
Bombay r5ports 932S cases of cholera in
the famine districts during the week end
ing July z, Of which 6674 wers fatal and
in native states, 1926 cases OF which $50.
were fatal. The total number of deaths
on the relief works was $50. The Vics-
roy OF India, Baron Curzon, teIegraphs
notwithstanding the improved prospects,
no diminution OF relief is possible.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
GERMANY INDIGNANT.
How News of Massacre WAS Received
by German Press.

Berlin, July 16.-The news regarding
the massacre at Pekin has been received
by German press with unanimous ex-
preston of deepest sorrow and indigna-
tion.
4 All the papers insist upon the absolute
necessity henceforth Of perfect harmony
between the powers.
1he number of Germans massacred at
Pekin is said to be So, including the de-
man, Colmann, Bismarck and Won
Bronn of Pekin university, several Ger
man officials belonging to the Chinese
customs, several merchants, and the
members Of the legation with Baroness
Won Ketteler.
DR.. Mumm Won Schwarzenstein arrived
this evening, He win receive Instructions
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
STARTS FOR WASH INGTON
President Mckinley Left Canton Last
Night.

Canton, July 16.-President Mckinley
left this city for Washington tonight. He
win attend cabinet meeting in Wash
ington and hopes TO return in q few
days.
No extra session Of Congress has yet
been determined upon and it has not
been decided to issue a call for troops for
service in China.
President Mckinley was greatly dis
tressed over the reported losses to Ameri-
can arms.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17

Terrible Fighting at Tien Tsim in
Which Americans Lost Heavily.

Terrible Fighting at Tien Tsin in
Which Americans Lost Heavily.
Tien Tsin, July 13, via Chefoo, July IS
and Shanghai, July 16. Copyright by
Associated Press, 1900)-At two O'Clock
this afternoon seven thousand of the al
lied troops were attempting to storm the
wall of the city. The attack began at
daylight It's success is doubtful.
The Chinese on the walls are estimate /
conservatively at 20, 600. They are pour
ing terrific hail Of artillery. rifle and
II asline gun FIRE upon the attackers.
The Americans. japanese, British and
French troops are attacking from the
west and the Russians from the east.
The Americans suffered terribly.
As the Associated Press representative
left the field. the chief surgeon of the
Ninth infantry said a conservative esti-
mate was that 20 per cent of the Ameri-
cans We're hit.
Colonel Emerson Liscum is reported to
have been mOrtally wounded, as he was
walking IN front OF troops. Major Regan
and Captains Buckmiller, Wilcox and
Noyes are among the wounded.
The marine losses include Captain
Davis, killed, and Butler Leonard and
several others wounded.
OAuttAc UcClttLCQ luAl III WAS 0Ollti lnUU
Santiago.
When the correspondent left the Ameri-
cans were lying ia the plain between the
wall and the river under an enfllading and
a direct fire.
1t was equally difficult for them to adj
vance or retire.
The correspondent counted three hun
dred wounded men of all nationalities A
Russian colonel of artillery was also
killed.
The despatch adds that the Cinnamon
fought with great desperation and that
their Workmanship was accurate and
deadly.
REAEY CONFIRMS II.
Washington, July 16 THE navy de-
parbment this morning received official
confirmation from Admiral Remey of the
reverse Of the allied forces at Yien Isin
on the morning OF the 18th The despatch
is dated Che Foo, July 16 and says:
Reported that allied forces attacked
native city morning 18th ; Russians right,
with sth infantry and marines on the lefC
Losses allied forces large. Russians one
hundred; including artillery colonel;
American ~ Over 3D. British over 40;
japanese 5o, including colonel; French
p Col. Liscum, 9th infantry, killed; al
50 Captain Davis marine corps. Captain
Lemly, Lieuts. Butler and Leonard
wounded. At seven, evening, allied at
tack on native city was repulsed with
great loss. Returns not yet complete
details not yet confirmed.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
INVESTIGATING KNIGHT FIRE.

South Berwick, July Is 6-Another in
vestgation into the burning of the farm
buildings of Florence J. Knight, July j.,
was held here To-Day by Stats Insurance
Commissioners S. W. Carr of Augusta,
assisted by County Attorney Matthews
and the board of selectmen Several new
witnesses testified but nothing of import
ancc developed.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17

Portland, July 16 1900. - The local
weather bureau records the following;
n. barometer. g. .p02: thermome.
ter, TAO; dew point, 90 rel. humidity, 66
direction Of the wind, SE velocity OF
tho wind, 81 state of weather, clear.
8 p. barometer. 20. sos; thermome-
ter, CO.. dew point, Co. rel humidity, %
direction of the wind, SIC; velocity Of the
wind, q; state of weather, cloudy.
Maximum temperature. 81 minimum
temperature, 81; mean temperature, ~
maximum wind velocity, 10 NV precipi-
tation-24 hours, .16.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
(TALK No. 24s.)
FAR SIGHTED PEOPLE.

What does it mean? 1t Doesn't
mean that they see farther than any
body else, it means that it is hard
work to adjust the eyes for objects
at close range. Reading, writing and
sewing tire the eyes. The closer the
work the greater the strain. The
type blurs and runs together, the
eyes ache, burn and water, Tt is a
relief to hold the paper at arms
length or to lay it down and look
Off into the distance. 1t rests them
to close and rub them. There are
more far-sighted eyes than all other
kinds Of eyes combined. Lenses are
a complete cure. have the right
kind of lenses.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
Burbank, Douglass & Co.
THE REPUBLICANS

of the city are striving TO organize sound
money club. Isn't this little ncongruous
since imperialism is the chief issue. Better
organize p club to teach all young politicians
what is Ibest to use in kndling nres and for
summer cooking. OF course, BENs ONS ALI
BIG BAGS tOc. ALL GROCERS.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
FIRE AT WINTHROP-

Winthrop, July 16.-The farm buildings
OF Willard Maxwell were struck by light
ming today and burned, causing loss of
three thousand dollars; insurance two
thousand dollars
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
no sUCoEEp CHANpLER.

Concord, N. H., July 16.-Seven cam
didates for the United States Senate had
headquarters open here tonight during
the meeting OF the Republican state
committee for the purpose of naming
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
ANDERSON, ADAMS & CO.,
Fire Insurance Agency
81 Exchange Street.

First Glass American and Foreign Companie
HORACE ANDERSON. CHAs. c. ADAMS.
dee1s THos. J. LITTLE 1p eodu
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
NO DANGER AT PAO Ting FU.

Boston, July I6-Ihe American board
of commissioners for foreign missions
has received a cablegram in cipher from
ReY. Henry ID. Porter, ID. D., at Che
Foo, dated July IL, which says that in
formation was received from Pekin the
4th of July and Mr.. Porter tn ought the
missionaries were safe up to the time oil
sending the despatch On June % the
position was reported not dangerous at
Pao ling Flu.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
CA BINET COUNCIL CALLED.

Washington, July .1G.-Secretary Ha,
called a cabinet council this morning L
consider the Chinese situation. Few
cabinet officers are in the city and tn,
only attendants were Secretaries Hay
Root, Long and Gage.
At the conclusion of the cabinet council
it was stated that no line of action hat
been determined upon, that the meeting
was not called to formulate any plan, bu1
simply to talk over the situation.
1t is thought that q communication
was drafted for transmission to the presi
dent at Canton.
After the meeting Secretary Root Inn
mediately went into consultation with
Adjutant Corbin. He refused to discuss
the situation.
Consul General Goodnow cabled to the
state department from Shanghai, under
today's date, that there is nothing NOR,
to report since his cablegram of the 1851
inst. That despatch reported the attack
on the legations at Pekin was about tt
begin.
CHINESE FOUGHT FIERCELY,
London, July 16 -Vhe Evening News
prints despatch dated at Shanghai to-
day, giving detailed account of the allied
attack on the native city OF Iien Tsin
MS reported In the despatch to the Asso
ciated Press, dated at Iien Tsin, July 10
via Chefoo, July 10, and Shanghai, July
16
According to the Evening News des-
patch the allies were repulsed and com
PEELED to retreat with a loss of more thar
a hundred killed, the British losing 40
and the Japanese GO. The Americans
and Russians, it is added, also suffered
heavily. Among tho Americans killed
were Col. French of the 25th infantry,
and Col. Liscum Of the 9th infantry.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-17
17s41...PORTIA

Is our latest stock pattern in
Haviland & Co. Dinner Ware
mot expensive but neat and
attractive. In addition to
regular sets arc chocolate
Pots, A. D. Coffees, Buillieres,
Ramikins, Pudding Sets,
Cracker Jars, Sugars and
Creams, Salads, Cake and
Bread Plates, Mayonaise
Boats, Jugs in A sizes, Punch
Bowls, &c.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1900-10-16
A ROMANCE
QUITE RARE

RICHMOND. w. va, Oct. is.-w.
Edward Washington Reagan. a
plant Of Ash Flat. Ark, and a
cousin Of Judge John HeaEHn. FORM
er Senator ard attorney general Of
Texas. the only surviving member
Of Jefferson Davis cabinet. iort hir
heart six years ago when he opened
a box Of cigarettes and took from Il
a small Photograph 81 n girl. Reag.
ans passion has been sfnoidcring all
the time ami finally n led him .
journey Of LOCO miles 90 Richmond
In search Of the original. whom he
Intends TO make his bride.
The young woman H. Miss Ellen =
Crawford. a cigarette maker. wine.
instead Of the usual card. slipped a
picture OF herself into a boz Of high
class paper rolls. The card bore
her name and address. and " fell
into Reagan'a hands. After time
WIS begun. and this
resulted in neagsn's present trip TO
Richmond.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1900-10-16
Y N. c. A. ENreRrAiNmsmr


Ellsworth riusnst~sd the well
known character dellreator. viii en-
tsftaln members and guests 81 the
y. NJ. 9. \ tomorrow night
ffumstead cnfner here we'll recon.
msnded. and "a Is asid that he can
keen his audience IN AN upfoar Of
mlrth OF IN the deepest sympathy at
will
The DETROIT Ffee Press SAYS If
Ffufnstesd = Hut u Wss tn
work ~ Mr.. Flamsiead himself thu
was Of chief interest. So in.
teus~ Vas the appreciation Of the
endienee. that he had 90 respond II
encore after encore The final num-
her. When fxra Sang First HaKa
Nak 81 farmer costume and com.
pfvs~iy .wnn tina audience over 90 the
hnfnor cf The situation. "A his en-
cote number he gave the isukhahie
satire IN had acting. The other
HHs Was Hsofh"
Y. NJ g A members win be al
utsftsd free. but an admission fee
~ili Be charged the general public.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1900-10-16
BIG RALLY
LAST NIGHT

Congressman p ". CuEhman
made IN. address % the evening To
large and enthusiastic audience AT
Seattle fheater last evening.
The meeting Was proceeded by a
torcffsEht parade. IN which the Me-
kinney and Roosevelt Rough Riders
club. the Veterans Expansion club.
ne capri1's hand and citizens we're
Included
At tho theater Chairman John II
Schtveiy introduced John Y. Hoyt.
chairman Of the evening
VIII T. Humphrey made a brtcf
speech. advocating MIR ruEhnane
election A. the close ~ this speech
a cane was presented Congressman
cushnian from number OF German
Ametleans.
conEreszrssan CushmAn. when he
arose. vas warmly sppisuded HE
speech Was interrupted frequently
hy cheers u Was a vigorous and
eloquent address. r~plets with Wit
and sarcasm
The Philippines Quartet. De Cap
rios band and Mr.. Henry Grtf'ffha
who sang Col John W prsft- ME-
kinisy March. varied ths program
BY musical numbers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1900-10-16
IllleRApnI( BRltIs.

King Oscar. 81 sweden. 10 ~ At
Stockholm FF
Ten business HORSES w~v, destroy
ed BY IRE " Psns. m. Yesterday.
Heinrich Kusserow. a German
statesman died 81 Reriln yesterday
Harry n. Shepard. Troop NJ. sixth
cavalry. died AT pekin on Sept. :.
a ssao.oee fre secured IN th~ bust
ness district Of Sullivan, Ind. ycs-
teriay-
n IL ruu1nr~d that all the pfsnts of
the American Steel Casting CO. vii.
consolidate.
The winery Of KohIer 4 FrohIinx.
"A Fresno. Cal, was destroyed By
David r. Biu. OF New York. Id
Creased the Democracy at Spring
neid yesterday.
on his Western trip Secretary
Long has planned 10 make several
political speeches.
The British steamer Hosstlus Il
disabled. about TOO miles from ths
port OF Barbadocr. ~
Lord Aissrstone viii succeed this
late Baron Russell as lord chief Jus.
tice Of England.
The bsttisship Wisconsin averages
i1-2 knots on her return 70 San Fran.
cisco from her trial trip.
Prof. r. Max Muller. corporate
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1900-10-16
poIltltaI Gossip.

Renton yesterday held rosd sIer
ton. and chose VIM. Richmcud sa-
nefytk1r. ny vote og 1876 10 Ia
ssos. Rogers and J. r Ronald SPOKE
ss EIl~nshufx 20 a big austenre "a =
niEht, A hrrssback parade proceed.
ed the meeting
Mayer Tho~, y iInm~s spoke 10 an
night.
senator Tanner sppss ~ e:hehan.
tAsf night. tt
II. s Astsru<y W. II cas- address.
I'd , isr~v rrusd ~ Mcaulau last
noslyn's Republican. nominated
Henry Smith and John nrxge FOE
lustie~s and Frank naisht snd c~s.
WraS for eonatshis< Yesterday
f-pnkfeerman Tongue ~ prsgssu
speaks az a Republican rally at Ia
rorns tonight
Tomerrow rtshs Hon. ]. r. ten-
ss1 sasak~ ~ Gernsnin hali. Ta-
coma
r. e. Robertson addressed waila
xaflass Democrats ia@f night
The BRYAN Club met "a f,efn.arsa
ie eeuntY ha8aqus rscrr IN the Rain.
BERTRAND last night The unlfsffns
for the Minute Men'---the Demo.
efattc Marvhiux Grub. ~~re giver
cut. THIS club. WA b. prominent
Feature IN the TAFT campaign from
nov On. n has ALREADY large mem
hefshfr.
Registration books close az MID.
nieht tonight, Al corrections a. 4
residence pusi be made before tina,
time Indications point to a regis
ttatton Of nearly 1000.
The Republicans arc ~ rally al
Auburn Friday night. Congressman
t'ushman and !. ". SChisely will he
the speakers of the evening
The crowd Of Inc city comptroiief.
office TODAY uaa n big ono Tha
closing Of the registration book. to.
nisht has ratscd great ACTIVITY at
day long among workers ~ both par
ties,