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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08
TO BE RID OF MINISTERS.
INSIST ON SENDING
THEM FROM PEKIN.
Edict That They Should Be Escorted
to Safety-Authorities sIn-
quired After Safety"

Washington, August S.-The Chinese
minister visited the state department to-
day and transmitted to this government
the following edict:
IAN imperial edict of the eighth day
of the seventh moon august 2. l9OO)
transmitted by Viceroy Ii Hung Chang,
Viveroy Liu Kun vi and Director Gen
eral sheng, under date of August 4, 1900,
to Minister Yang at st. Petersburg and
transmitted by the latter under date If
August Z, and received by Minister WI
on the evening of the 1ast-named date.
1t is as follows: LII Hung Chang and Liu
Kun vi, in response to their joint MEM
orial proposing the sending Of the foreign
ministers to Tien Tsin, received on the
eighth inst. august p the following inn
perial edict:
Throughout the disturbances recently
caused by our subjects on account of
Christian missions, which have resulted
in a conflict of forces, it has been found
necessary to afford protection to all the
foreign ministers in Pekin. On repeated
occasions the Tsung Ii Yamen sent notes
inquir,ing after their welfare. And as
Pekin has not yet been restored to order
and precautionary measures may not Sc
cure absolute safety, the foreign minis
tiers are being consulted as to the pro-
posed plan of detailing troops to escort
them safely to Tien Tsin to safe tenn
porary shelter, SO that they may be free
from apprehension, anxiety or fear.
1--WE hereby command jung Lu to APP
point as preliminary step trustworthy,
high, civil and military officials, who to-
get4ler with reliable and efficient troops,
shall, at such time as the foreign minis
ters may agree upon for leaving Pekin,
escort and protect them throughout their
journey Should lawless characters mam-
fest evil designs upon the ministers or
attempt to rob them or In any way ere
ate trouble, they (the high off1cials) shall
at once repress them without fail.
"If the foreign ministers before leaving
Pekin should desire to communicate with
their respective governments, and If their
telegraphic messages should be In plain
language the Tsung Ii Yamen shall at
once attend ito them without the least de-
law. thus manifesting the utmost friend
liness OF the imperial government. TNe-
spect this"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08
HAVE REACHED A CRISIS.
War the Only Alternative # Demands
Are Not Met.

Washington, August s.-The message
from Minister Conger brings the Chinese
the authorities in Washington regard the
matter as one of great gravity. They are
aware that nothing but the most vigorous
ministers and other foreigners in Pekin,
and avert war of long duration. After
a conference of the men In charge OF the
diplomatic and military affairs, in which
President Mckinley participated over the
long distance telephone, 1t was decided to
send a message to Consul General Good
now. repeating the contents OF the Conger
message, and advising him that the situ-
alton was serious and a crisis had been
reached. He was directed to communicate
the fact to Ii Hung Chang, to Sheng and
other Chinese officials who were to trans
NIT 1t to the government of China with a
strong representation that the present sit
uation was intolerable and could not be
It is understood that the dispatch was
practically an utimatum. and an early
reply will be demanded. The answer is
expected during the day or evening, and II
is expected 1t will determine the future ac-
ton of this government.
1t Is not believed by the war department
operating along the Pei river can reach
Pekin in time to rescue the ministers IL
active hostilities should begin against the
rious do the officials regard the situation
that 1t is believed by some there Is greater
safety for the ministers and other foreign
ers to accept an escort OF the imperial
army to Tien Tsin than to remain In Pekin.
II war should be declared. - 8,
The Information received through the
Chinese minister regarding the opening al
their governments is the only ray OF hone
of the situation. Whether the promiaSe
contained In the edict will be made raa6
ought to be speedily known, ana if corN-
munication Is established the monstroifa
consequences may be averted. Althoueh
there have been intimations before fhaf
.,NrAn afoot3 Tan ns1A he
this Ii the FIRST time that 1t has appeare6
in the form Of an imperial edict.
As q result Of this latest communication
from the Chinese government and the mes-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08
IMPERIAL BACKBONE GIVING WAY
LOSS OF TEN TsN TAKU AND PEI TsANG MAKE CHINESE Gov
EMINENT REALIZE GRAVITY OF SITUATION-UNITED
STATES MESSAGE NEAR AN ULTIMATUM.

Washington. August THE following
cablegram from Minister Conger was
received tonight by the state depart
ment: se%s
"Tien An Yamen, August 7.-Secretary
OF State, Washington.-Still besieged
Position more precarious. Chinese gov
ernment insisting on our leaving Pekin,
which would be certain death. Rifle firing
upon us daily by imperial troops. Have
abundant courage but little ammunition
or provisions. Two progressive yamen
ministers beheaded. All connected with
legation of UNITED States well at the
present moment.
(Signed) "CONGER."
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08
-.BRYAN'S ACCEPTANCE.
Speaker Does Full Justice to Occasion
and Audience.

Mr.. Chairman and Members Of the Notif-
cation Committee: / shall at an early DAY,
and in a more formal manner, accept the
at that time discuss the various questions
covered by the democratic platform 1t
may not be out of place, however. to submit
few observations at this time upon the
general character of the contest before us,
and upon the question which is declared
to be Of paramount Importance in this cam
paign. ,ooo
contest between democracy on the one hand
and plutocracy on the other, do not mean
to say that all our opponents have deliber-
atey chosen to give to organized wealth
a predominating influence In the affairs of
the government. but ] do assert that on
the important issues of the day the repub-
lican party Is dominated by those influences
which constantly tend to elevate pecuniary
considerations and ignore human rights
In 1859 Lincoln said that the republican
but that in case Of conflict it believed in
the man before the dollar This Is the
proper relation which should exist between
the two. Man, the handiMork OF Cod
Is Of inferior Importance. Man Is the mas
ter: money the servant. but upon all Inn
portant questions today, republican legis--
lation tends to make money the master and
The maxim Of Jefferson equal rights to
all and special privleges to none" and md
be a government "Of the people. by the
people, and for the people, are being dis
regarded and the instrumentaiities of gov
ernment are being used to advance the
interests Of those who are in a position to
secure favors from the government.
The democratic party is not making war
upon the honest acquisition Of wealth: it
has no desire to discourage industry.
economy and thrift On the contrary 1t
gives to every citizen the greatest possible
stimulus to honest toll. when 1t promises
him protection in the enjoyment of the pro-
ceedS4 OF his labor. Property rights are
most secure when human rights are re-
spected. Democracy strives for a ciyiliza-
tion in which every member of society will
share according to his merits.
No one has a right to expect from society
more thap a fair compensation for the SER
vice which he renders to society. If he se>
cures more 1t Is at the expense of some
one else. 1t Is no Injustice to him to pre-
vent his doing injustice to another. To
him who would. either through class legis-
lation In the absence Of necessary legis-
lation. trespass upon the rights of another.
the democratic party says Thou shalt
nnf
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08
Mems Suits

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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08
OUR FRIENDS, THE ENEMY.

Against US are arrayed a comparatively
small, but politically and financially pow
erful number who really profit by republi-
can policies; but with them are associated
large number who, because of their at
tachment to the party name. are giving
their support to doctrines antagonistic to
the former teachings of their own party.
Republicans who used to advocate bimetal-
lism now try to convince themselves that
the gold standard is good; republicans who
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08
GERMANS GET WORD.
Dispatch From the Legation Secretary
at Pekin.

Berlin, August s.-The foreign office
has received the following dispatch from
Herr Below, first secretary of the Ger
man legation at Pekin, dated Tsin Ano:
Since July 21 the situation has not
changed. There has been neither attacks
by tha troops en- masse upon us, nor shell
fire, only desultory rifle fire. The health
of the members of the legation is COM
paratively good. The wounded are pro-
Rreexing"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08
REMEY At CHE Foo.
Hears Belated Reports Of Pei Tsang
Battle. ...-

Washington, August S.-The navy de-
partment has received the following
cablegram from Admiral Remey:
''Che Foo, August 8.-Bureau of Navi-
cation, Washington: Taku, August g.
Chaffee reports Japanese took Peitsang
morning fifth. Engagement over before
Americans arrived. Movement probably
continued to Yang Tsun. Inform secre-
tary of war;
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08
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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

Julian Arnold Is to be extradited from
San Francisco for defrauding client in
England, his home. He Is a son of Sir
Edwin Arnold.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08
GERMAN GENERAL
ALLIES HAVE AGREED ON
LEADER-SHOULD BE NO
,l# MORE FRICTION.

Cologne, August S-The Cologne
Gazette's Berlin correspondent stat that
he has 1T from an authoritative source
that Field Marshal Count Won Walderre
has been appointed commander in chief
of the allied troops in China.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

Four young Filipino boys have just como
over with Father Stemmans. secretary to
Archbishop Chapelle, to be educated In
American colleges. Three will go to Ann
Arbor. while one will remain in California.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

This il the day when all the other winds
stop blowing, and learn to take new grip
on the subject from the recognized past
master OF the art of stirring up the at
mosphere at Indianapolis.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08
FLED FROM PEI TsANG.
Chinese Army in Full Retreat From
Their Stronghold.

London, August S.-The British consul
at Tie Tsin, under date of Monday, Aug
8, announces that the Chinese have been
expelled from Peitsang and that they are
in full retreat.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

Standard Oil stock has just paid divi-
dend Of IS per share, payable September Is.
In June 10 per cent was paid, and 20 per
cent was paid in March.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

Heavy rains in the upper Mississippi have
saved the day for the sawTntll men. The
river was SO low that they could not get
logs, and were just on the point of shut
ting down for the rest Of the season.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

A public memorial Is to be held at st.
Matthews Catholic church. Washington,
on August 10. for the late King Humbert
of Italy. President Mckinley will attend.
Cardinal Gibbons is to have charge of the
service.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

R,ssia Is preparing to send 125O0O more
soldiers for service in China. They will
have the largest army there, not excepting
even Japan.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

The yacht Red Coat succeeded in wins
ming the Seawanhaka cup from the Ameri-
can yachts entered in the contest at Dorval,
Ont, and the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht
club whose flag she carried, will retain
the prize permanently.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

Two big races for harness horses have
Just been arranged for the Olean. N. Y.
track. They will lie for 5000 each. between
John r. Gentry and Joe Patchen. trOtters.
and Coney and Anaconda, PAGERS. They
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

tory. The country understood the policy
of her majesty's government in regard to
China was to carry on with absolute
f1rmness and determination the measures
taken to preserve the country's interest.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

! England is sending 10000 rounds OF small
Ammunition to China. Enough Tor quite =
flsilade
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

Tuesday was one of the hottest days
rnnwn for years In the eastern cities.
large numbers of deaths from sunstroke
are reported on all sides.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

Yes or no? Now before you press your
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neat, stylish and Inexpensive. costing
but $12 to SIS for the coat and trousers.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

I Towne has written letter formally de-
clining the populist nomiation for the vice
s,rasidency, and Chairman Ringwald will
3mmediateiy indorse Stevenson for the va
=Caucy.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

End She was foated off safely, however.
with very little damage.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

United States government is now in q
waiting attitude hoping for the best, but
apprehensive of the gravest possibilities.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

The transport ship Mcpherson, with
troons from Santiago to New York, went
ashore on o reef of Fortune island, on the
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

were formerly attached to the greenback.
ers are now seeking an excuse for giving
paper money; republicans who used to
boast that the republican party was paying
off the national debt, are now looking for
ing debt; republicans who formerly abb
horred trust now beguile themselves
with the. delusion that there are good
theline between the two is becoming moro
and more obscure: republicans who, in
times past. congratulated the country upon
the small expense of our standing army,
are now making light of the objections
which are urged against a large increase
in the permanent military establishments
republicans who gloried in our indepen-
dence when the nation was less powerful.
now look with favor upon foreign alll-
anee; republicans ..c who three years ago
condemned forcible annexation as m-
moral and even criminal. are now sure that
1t is both moral and criminal to oppose
forcible annexation. That partisanship has
certain; how large a portion of the repub-
lican party can be drawn over to the new
policies remains to be seen.
clined to deny to opponents the right to
criticise the Philippine policy of the adj
ministra tion. but upon investigation they
and exercised the right to crticise a presi-
dent during the progress of the Mexican
war.
Instead of meeting the issues boldly and
submitting clear and positive plan for
dealing with the Philippine question tha
republican convention adopted PLATFORM
the larger part of which was devoted ia
boasting and self-congratulation.
In attempting to press economic ques9
tions upon the country to the exclusions Of
those which involve the very structure OF
our government. the republican leaders
give new evidence of their abandonment
Of the earlier ideals of the party and Of
their complete subserviency to pecuniarN
considerations.
But they shall not be permitted to evade
the stupendous and far-reaching issue
which they have deliberately brought into
the arena of politics. When the president,
supported by a practically unanimous vote
of the house and senate, entered upon q
war with Spain for the purpose of aiding
the struggling patriots of Cuba, the coun-
try, without regard to party, applauded.
Although the democrats recognized that
the administration would necessarily gain
a political advantage from the conduct ot
a war which, in the very nature of the
case, must soon end in complete victory,
they We'd with the republicans in the sup
port which they gave to the president.
When the war was over and the republi-
can leaders began to suggest the propriety
of colonial policy, opposition at once man.
ifested itself When the president finally
laid before the senate a treaty which rec.
ognized the independence of Cuba but pro-
vided for the cession of the Philippine
Islands to the United States, the menace
of imperialism became so apparent thar
many preferred to reject the treaty and
risk the ills that might follow rather than
take the chance of correcting the errors Of
the treaty by the independent action Of
this country.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-08

Continued on Page 2D
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-21

On pages 81 and 80 of his biography of Thos
H. Benton Mr.. Roosevelt after describing the
ruffianism and lawlessness prevalent in Mis-
souri, at an early day, says: "But, after ALL
this ruffianism is really not whit worse in its
effects on the national character than was the
case with certain of the universal peace and
'non-resstance' developments in the North
eastern states; in tact, it was more healthy A
class of professional non. combatants is as hurt
full to the real healthful growth of a nation as
is class of 6re-eaters; for weakness or folly
is, nationally, as bad as vice, or worse; and, in
the long run, Quaker may be quite as unde-
sirable citizen as a duelist. No man who is
not willing to bear arms and fight for his rights
can give good reason why he should be emit
tied to the privilege of living i'll free commit
nty. The decline of the militant spirit in the
Northeast during the first half of this century
was much to be regretted. To this is due,
more than any other cause, the undoubed av-
erage individual inferiority of the Northern
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-21
FEDERAL INTERFERENCE.

A dispatch from Washington says "Earn-
est hopes are expressed by the officials of the
administration that the coal strikers will not
attempt to interfere with the United States
mails OF interstate traffic. There is strong
desire on the part of the administration not to
become involved in the strike, because of the
effect the interference would have on the No
vember elections, but war department officials
say that if it becomes necessary, the president
will undoubtedly take measures to have proper
observance of federal law. The possibility of
such an emergency has directed attention to
the number of troops in the United States
available for service in case the strike should
assume such proportions as to make it danger
Gus to federal interference"
The time is not far distant when the laboring
people OF this country will understand the
reason why large standing army is desired
by the apologists for and defenders of the Nc
Hanna administration. Rest assured that the
Cer de Alene bull-pen episode will be repeated
many times if the imperialistic crowd is sue
cessful at the coming election.
Mckinley and his friends may we'll be
scared because of the present great strike. 1t
is likely to be. an eyeopener to the aborlng
people of this country.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-21
THE Beers NOT WHIPPED.

President Kruger has gone to Europe, but he
doesn't say what lie is there for. He says the
Beers are not whipped, by any means.
With regard to this matter, Messrs. A. Fisher,
c. H. Vessels and A. D. w. Wolmorans, the
deputation of the South African republics, say,
in signed article, that President Kruger had
perfect right to go to Europe, or anywhere else;
that his going does not mean that he has abdi-
Gated; that his going must have been by order
of the executive council, which is fully entitled
to authorize the president to go abroad for some
purpose or other; that, according to the consti-
tuition, the vice president, in such case, enters
upon the duties of the president However,
these gentlemen give no hint of the purpose of
President Kruger's visit to Europe.
We opine that the world will hear more of
the brave sturdy Beers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-21
compared to the Southern troops

officers and the general public, had timely
warning of the great strike of coal miners
which has taken place i'll Pennsylvania, yet no.
body has done thing to stop 1t. Now that
it is on, the business of the country will lose
enough money judiciously applied to have
prevented it. The tax payers will be called
upon to pay sum for the maintenance of po-
lice force to preserve order which applied at the
proper time and place would have prevented It,
The mine operators will lose in profits a sum
which would have enabled them to satisfy every
demand of the strikers. Will people never
arn?-Topeka State Journal.