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| Empress Dowager Ci-Xi. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, June 16, 1900.
PRISONERS IN PEKIN.
Members of Foreign Legations Are Virtually Captives.
RELIEF COLUMN FORCED TO HALT.
As Many as 100,000 Chinese Soldiers Are Guarding the Walls of Pekin and the Gates Are Protected With Big Guns—Russia Sides With China.
LONDON, June 16.—This is the situation in China as it appears to the Shanghai correspondent of The Daily Express, cabling last evening:
"It is really a state of veiled war. The members of the foreign legations in Pekin are virtually prisoners and the Chinese troops are only restrained from attacking them by fear of the legation guards.
"Meanwhile the ministers are altogether unable to communicate with the officers commanding the relief column which is making an enforced and isolated halt between Tien Tsin and Pekin. The walls of the capital are guarded by 100,000 imperial troops. The gates are heavily defended with modern guns. General Tung, acting under orders from the empress dowager, says that no more foreign troops shall enter the sacred city.
"On Monday the ministers sent a demand to the Tsung Li Yamen that the gates be opened, declaring that otherwise the foreign troops would enter forcibly. To this no reply was given. A second message went unanswered, or had not been answered when the latest news left Pekin.
"Sir Claude MacDonald's latest message says that the legations are capable of sustaining an effective defense unless attacked in force."
Russia, this correspondent asserts, notwithstanding assurances to the contrary, sides with China. Some foreign troops are already reported to be in the environs of Pekin, and the attitude of the Chinese troops is increasingly menacing.
"The streets of Pekin," continues the correspondent of The Daily Express, "are reported to be seething with anti-foreign mobs, clamoring for the destruction of the legations and the death of the foreign ministers. Even were the Tsung Li Yamen disposed to restrain the violence of the reactionists, it is considered highly improbable that they will be able to hold them in check. For the foreign ministers the crisis will arise when the relief column comes in sight of Pekin.
"It is still felt here that the foreign force is wholly inadequate to battle with the hordes of Chinese troops massed outside the gates, which now include the imperial troops from Shan Hai Kwan."
A disquieting element in the situation is the fact that although the Russo-Chinese telegraph line from Pekin via Kiakhta (Eastern Siberia) is working again, the transmission of English messages is rigidly refused.
From Tien Tsin it is reported that the foreign forces in the harbor will attack the Taku forts, and if necessary bombard them.
The international column appears to be still, at Lang Fang, engaged in slowly repairing the railway, which, according to a dispatch from Tien Tsin to The Daily Mail, dated June 14, cannot be effected for weeks. The force is short of provisions, and, as it is without field transport, it must stick to the railway.
The report that the mixed forces will seize the Taku forts is taken to mean that the foreign commanders expect no aid from the Chinese government in repressing the disorder and are determined to make Taku secure as a base from which to operate.
The British government is considering whether a substantial force should not be sent to China from South Africa. It is thought, unofficially, that Lord Roberts could spare a brigade or two, and the necessary transports are now in South African waters. The commander of the expedition, it is said, would probably be General Sir William Nicholson.
RUSSIA INDEPENDENT.
Reserves Right to Act Singly or With the Other Powers, as She Pleases.
LONDON, June 16.—The St. Petersburg correspondent of The Times, telegraphing Thursday, says:
"In competent political circles, there is no wish or trace of intention to act in China, other than with the great powers. At the same time, there is no desire to establish a European concert. Russia, like the United States, reserves to herself independence of action."
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| Gen. Frederick Funston. |
FUNSTON'S DASH.
His Force Twice Scatters the Insurgents at Papaya, Killing 22.
MANILA, June 16,—Upon information furnished by Major Wheeler to the effect that General Lacuna intended to attack Papaya, province of Nueva Ecija, General Funston with staff officers Captain Koehler and Troop G of the Fourth cavalry and half a company of the Thirty-fourth infantry repaired to Papaya. General Lacuna was found with 200 men occupying a position on a ridge two miles south of the town.
General Funston attacked him vigorously, 60 Americans charging the enemy under a hot fire. The insurgents fled.
On their attempting to make a stand later Captain Koehler with a detachment of troops charged and scattered them. The pursuit over the rough country lasted until nightfall. Twenty-two of the insurgents were killed. One American was killed and one wounded.
Senor Pedro Paterno, former president of the so-called Filipino cabinet, has been released temporarily and he is now conferring with Senor Felipe Fuencamino, former minister of agriculture and commerce, with reference to the latter's peace platform.
Two hundred men of the Eighteenth infantry, who are sick, are returning by the transport Hancock, in charge of Captain Lewis.
COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY.
Ninety-second Annual Meeting—Election of Officers.
The Cortland County Medical society convened for its ninety-second annual meeting at the Cortland hospital Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. In the absence of the president and vice-president Dr. Hendrick was chosen president, pro tem. These members were present during the meeting: Drs. Carpenter, Dana, Higgins, Neary and Reese of Cortland; Loope, Whitney and Green of Homer; Hendrick and Smith of McGraw; Halbert and Kinyon of Cincinnatus; Smith of Marathon; Emory of Virgil and McBirney of Willet.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The annual report of the secretary and treasurer was read and, on motion, the same was accepted. The report showed that two new members had been added during the year and five had been dropped from the rolls for non-payment of dues, leaving an active membership of twenty-seven.
Dr. Dana then read a very interesting report of a case of "Ulcerative Endocarditis with Recovery." The case was under treatment for a period of several months and at several times death was thought to be imminent, but the patient rallied under frequent injections of the normal saline solution. The paper was discussed by Drs. Higgins and Neary, the latter having had the case under observation during time of patient's illness. Copious flushings of the bowels and saline injections were agreed to be most beneficial in causing diuresis and diaphoresis and so removing the toxins from the blood. Crede's ointment of silver was also thought to be of great service at certain stages of the disease.
Dr. Higgins gave a report of a case of a woman aged 61 years who had suffered abdominal pains for nearly a year and diagnosis was obscure. Woman's condition became so serious that operative measures were thought best to be taken. Laparotomy was performed and a hard concretion, the size of a small hen's egg was found in the ileum at Meckel's diverticulum where it had become lodged. Speedy recovery followed its removal. The specimen was shown and appeared to be a gall stone and the early symptoms of the patient conduced to that opinion.
No further papers or cases were presented as the other physicians who were down on the program for papers were not present.
The society then proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year with this result:
President—Dr. R. L. Smith of Marathon.
Vice-President—Dr. P. M. Neary of Cortland.
Secretary and Treasurer—Dr. F. H. Green of Homer.
Censors—Drs. Dana, Hendrick, Higgins, Reese and Whitney.
Delegates to the Central New York Medical Association—Drs. Andrews and Reese.
On motion, the plan of representation to the neighboring county societies was continued the same as last year.
Under the head of miscellaneous business Dr. Dana moved that so much of the funds of the society now in the treasurer's hands be and hereby is appropriated for such a purpose as a committee of three to be appointed by the chair shall designate. The motion was carried and was then followed by a long and animated discussion as to the best way in which to use such money. Several motions were made, amended and withdrawn and it was finally voted to use such an amount as might be necessary to procure speakers from abroad to give papers at some future meetings of the society, the matter to be left to the officers of the society for action.
The place of holding the next quarterly meeting in September was taken up and, on motion, it was voted to hold it in Cincinnatus, the session to be an evening one, and, on motion, the chairman appointed Drs. Kinyon, Halbert and Higgins a committee to make arrangements for railroad transportation, fare, etc.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
F. H. GREEN, Secretary, Homer, N. Y., June 15, 1900.
MUSIC FESTIVAL CLOSED.
A Fine Concert Friday Night With Highly Appreciative Audience.
The music festival came to a close last night at the end of their concert, and while it was clear to all who attended these concerts that from a musical point of view the festival was a great success, it will also be gratifying to all Mr. Mahan's friends to know that it was also a financial success. It is discouraging to put forth the effort and to secure such a fine list of attractions and have it come out with loss, as it did last year, owing to particular reasons. The choir and the public were well pleased with Prof. Beall as a director and he showed his efficiency in every particular. He was ably assisted throughout by Miss Fowler, the admirable accompanist, who has won many friends in Cortland during the two years she has been here.
The chorus last night again showed its training and ability in the three grand choruses of the program. "Inflammatus" was repeated from the first evening by request of some of its admirers, and was repeated during the evening by request of the whole audience. For a second time during this festival one of the heavy choruses was encored, but this was chiefly on account of the magnificent way in which the solo was sung by Miss Marsh. Mr. Wilcox, the baritone who sung during the evening and who is the editor of The Concert Goer and a fine musical critic, paid Miss Marsh a very high compliment last night in private conversation saying that she had natural musical adaptability and praising her voice very highly.
The trio and chorus Heaven and the Earth Display by Mendelssohn sung by Mrs. Chaumot and Miss Smith of Ithaca and Miss Pomeroy of Homer with the chorus was another of the gems of the choir. The trio was particularly well sung.
Miss Thurlow added to her previous reputation by her appearance last night.
Miss Hoffman's fine soprano voice and brilliant style of singing was much admired and her selections were pleasing.
Mr. Wilcox has a very smooth baritone voice under perfect control, and he met with popular favor at both his appearances.
One of the finest numbers on the program was the trio for violins by Miss Tompkins, Miss Gluck and Miss Berry. It was a difficult selection to execute and it was played in a way to well earn the round of applause which it received.
The duet for two pianos by Miss Mott and Prof. Bentley was one of the novelties of this festival and was well played.
Taken all in all the festival has been a notable one from the point of the large variety of talent introduced as well as of the excellence.
HAYMAKERS' DANCE
Greatly Enjoyed by the Host of Dancers Last Night.
The Haymakers' dance last night in C. A. A. hall was a grand success. Their motto, "Fun and Good Fellowship,'' was rigidly observed. The high court administered justice to all offenders without fear or favor, and many a rustic regretted that he wore a white collar and other articles of dress that seemed distasteful to court. About seventy-five couples danced to the music of Happy Bill Daniels' orchestra and sat down to the feed of pumpkin pie, beans and boiled cabbage, which was served in the hayloft. The parade caused a great deal of merriment on the street last night.
Traveling by Automobiles.
Messrs. George F. Foote, manager of Sage college, Ithaca, E. C. Stewart and S. P. Howe of Ithaca and S. M. Vauclain, Jr., of Philadelphia in two automobiles rode into the city at 3:30 this afternoon, having come from Ithaca in 1 hour and 55 minutes. They stopped for a short time at the Messenger House and then planned to move on to DeRuyter to spend the night. They are bound for New York by way of the Catskills.
FOUND DRUNK.
Arrested Man and Wife from Homer on Corner North Main-st. and Homer-ave.
Harmon Davis and wife of Spring-st., Homer were found to-day at about 2 o'clock, P.M. on the corner of North Main-st. and Homer-ave., by Chief Smith gloriously drunk. They were arrested and brought to police headquarters where they were locked up. Harm was too boozy to make much disturbance, but his tipsy partner made the building ring with a variation of war cries, songs and wild protests against the treatment she received.
ANNUAL MISSIONARY MEETING
To be Held at McGraw on Tuesday, June 19—Program of Exercises.
The following is the program of the annual basket meeting of the Woman's Baptist Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Cortland association, to be held at McGraw, Tuesday, June 19:
The Traction company has generously given reduced rates to those who attend this meeting. Tickets for McGraw should be purchased at the office of the Traction company. These tickets will be good for return if properly endorsed at the meeting by the county secretary.
BREVITIES.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Brogden, Ice cream soda, page 2.
—The 4 o'clock services at the Y. M. C. A. rooms have been discontinued for the summer season.
—The July graduating class of the Normal started early this morning in carry-alls for Glen Haven to spend the day.
—The regular meeting of the Political Equality club will be held with Dr. Strowbridge Monday, June 18 at 8 P. M. All interested are cordially invited.
—A regular meeting of Grover Post, No. 98, G. A. R., will be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Important questions will be voted upon at this meeting and it is desirable that a large representation of the post be present.
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