Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-09
ANGER Killed EARL |
Violent Dispute With Russian
Minister to China lmmedi-
ate Cause OF Death.
Enables Japan For the Momen.
to Illustrate the Designs
OF Russia.
Ii Hung Chans's Successor Well
Spoken OF by Washington
Authorities.

Pekin, Nov. "a violent dispute with
NJ. Paul Lessar, Russian minister to
China, over the Manchurian treaty. ap-
pears to have been the immediate cause
of the death of Ii Hung Chang. The
diplomatic events preceding this tragic
climax have enabled Japan for mo-
ment to Illustrate the designs of Russia.
A fortnight ago the japanese legation
secured a reliable outline of the treaty,
and thereupon demanded that the Chi
nese plenipotentiaries officially lay be-
fore them the text. basing this demand
on the allegation that Japanese inter-
ests were involved in any change of the
status of Manchuria. The Chinese plen-
ipotentiaries refused to comply with the
demand. Thereupon the japanese gov
eminent from Toxic communicated
with the southern viceroys and in
duced them to use their influence with
the empress dowaser against the treaty.
In the meantime the empress dowager
instructed Ii Hung Chang to commune
cate the treaty, after certain modifica-
lions to the ministers of the powers. IL
they did not object, to sign the came.
Ii Hung Chang visited NJ. Lessar and
explained to him the instructions. The
Russian minister strongly objected to
revealing the text of the treaty to the
ministers of the other powers, and a
stormy interview ensued Ii Hung
Chang went home In violent passion
and had hemorrage. which the doctors
attribute to the over-exertioD OF q
weakened system.
While these things were happening
at Pekin. the southern viceroys sent to
the empress dowager a memorial oppos-
ing the treaty. On receiving 1t she tele-
graphed Ii Hung Chang countermand-
ing the order to sign. This instruction
came after Ii Hung Chang had be-
come unconscious. When NJ. Lessar en-
deavored to have Ii Hung Changes seal
affixed to the treaty. Chou Flu, provin-
cial treasurer. who had arrived from
.Pao Ting Flu. had taken charge OF the
seals as the temporary successor of
Earl LII
The flag Of the United States legation
was the only one half ,nasted in Pekin
Friday. The mourners and the family Of
Ii Hung Chang will burn paper offer
ings tomorrow In accordance With the
custom The street is hung with mourn
ing embleins. All the attendants at the
yamen are richly attired and many of
them gaudily dressed. Yesterday musi- |
clans heat drums about the house
Ii Hung Changes estate will remain
intact for the use Of his eldest son. who
will provide for the otner members OF
the family.
Yuan Shi Kais. successor in the gov
ernorship of the province of Shan Tung. |
is an unknown man. who has been hold
ing unimportant tho lucrative position /
as grain commissioner in one OF the In
land towns OF the province. He will be
watched with the deepest solicitude, as
the peace Of China Will largely depe,>
upon his course.
Wang Wen Shao, who is "a years Of
age, and deaf, was never rated as a /
statesman or a 6ipiomatist. His APP
pointment is probably temporary.
Telegraphic communication with
Prince Ching was obtained yesterday.
He is Fastening to meet the court. At
ter consultation he will return with
Wang Wen Shao, who is accompanying
the court, which is now five days jour
ney from Kali Fong Fu Emperor
Kwang Su, report says. is asserting
himself and leading the imperial cortege
on horseback Native papers declare
that he intends to inaugurate revival
Of the military spirit, assuming the
honorary position of commander-in-
chief and wearing uniform. They also
assert that he will compel the mobiles to
follow his example, to take mii1tary po-
sitions and to study military science
A private letter from a European now
in Tair Yuen Flu says that two British
officers. with party of Indian soldiers,
encountered the imperial procession,
were suspected of unfriendly motives
and We're detained as prisoners by the
bodyguard for a few days.
this was an exploring party,
commanded by Major Manifold and
Captain Hunter, which has been operat-
ing in that region for some time.
EARL LIS SUCCESSOR PRAISED. /
Yuan the Best Man Who Could BIZ
Found for Governor Of Chi Ii.
Washington, Nov. 9.-Minister Congo
at Pekin has informed the state depart