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| Russian sailors defending a barricade near legation in Pekin. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, June 20, 1900.
TROOPS ATTACK PEKIN.
Capital Is Being Beseiged On Two Sides by Russians.
ARRIVED IN THE NICK OF TIME.
Attack on Legations Renewed—German and French Ministers Have Been Killed—Boxers Gathering Outside Tien Tsin—Chinese Cruiser Captured.
LONDON, June 20.—"The Russian relieving force arrived outside of Pekin this morning," says the Shanghai correspondent of The Daily Express, "and immediately began to attack the city on two sides, employing numerous artillery.
"The force apparently arrived in the nick of time, for the Chinese assert that the attack upon the legations had been successfully renewed. On the night of June 16 the Chinese troops under General Tung Fuh Siang and Tung Ching attacked the legations and nothing definite is known as to the result, except that the Chinese were disappointed, although other reports utterly discredited by foreigners here are that the Chinese, infuriated by the destruction of Taku, have since massacred all the foreigners in Pekin."
A modified version of these rumors received at Berlin is that the French, as well as the German minister, has been killed. The English at Shanghai think that the Chinese had foreign advice in organizing the defenses at Taku because of the precision with which their attack was delivered.
The wires connecting with the harbor mines were cut by the bolts of the warships the night before the bombardment. It is now reported at Shanghai that it was on board the Russian cruiser Korietz, and not the Mandschur, that the explosion occurred, killing and wounding more than 50. It is reported that no fewer than 700 Chinese were killed in the forts.
The Shanghai correspondent of The Daily Express says he is officially informed that Japan is mobilizing 35,000 men for immediate transportation.
The British cruiser Undaunted arrived at Shanghai yesterday, cleared for action and took up a position commanding the Chinese forts. There are three Chinese cruisers in the harbor.
The new Chinese cruiser Hai-Yang, built by the Armstrongs, has been taken into custody at Taku by the British and Russians.
At Yum Nan-Fu, where the rising has been gathering force for days, 600 Christians have been attacked at the French mission settlement, many being put to death. The French consul and three missionaries are still in prison.
The disorderly elements have secured the upper hand at Wuhu and Czechuan where the native Christians have been massacred.
A thousand Boxers have gathered on the outskirts of Tien Tsin.
The Shanghai correspondent of The Daily News, telegraphing yesterday, says:
"The Chinese officials here assert that they have news from Pekin up to June 17. The situation was then very serious. Beyond that they claim to have received nothing, but they deny that dispatches have been withheld.
"Although I am not willing to adopt the alarmist reports my impression, gathered from the consuls and the Chinese authorities, is that the worst is to be feared in Pekin.
"Admiral Seymour's column is now in the middle of the arid plain, with no food and no good water, and surrounded by hostile forces."
RUSSIA'S ASSURANCE.
Will Act With Other Powers, Not For Territorial Aggression.
WASHINGTON, June 20.—When the official day closed last night it was found that a message had been received in the morning from Admiral Remey at the navy department touching on the readiness of the Princeton and Marietta and Zafiro for immediate service. He presented all the news that had come to the government from the East since yesterday. One of the most important developed, however, namely that the notice of the Russian government of its intention to dispatch 4,000 troops to China was accompanied by an understanding that these troops were to be used for the assistance of Europeans and Americans, and with no purpose of territorial aggression on the part of Russia. This assurance was received with the greatest satisfaction.
It is understood that Japan, in view of Russia's frank declaration, will consent to assume the same obligation toward the other nations, in which case the greatest obstacle to effective action, whether concurrent of joint, by the powers in China, may be considered as removed.
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| Admiral Sir Edward H. Seymour. |
SEYMOUR IN PEKIN.
British Flag Reported to Be Flying Over the Southern Gate to the City.
LONDON, June 20.—The Shanghai correspondent of The Times, telegraphing yesterday, says:
"The British flag is reported to have been flying yesterday over the south gate of Pekin. This is presumed to indicate the arrival of Admiral Seymour.
"The summoning of Li Hung Chang to Pekin is regarded as a complete change of front on the part of the Manchus, who have abandoned the hope of opposing the powers."
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| Li Hung Chang. |
LI HUNG CHANG
Summoned to Pekin—Premises Well for Situation.
WASHINGTON, June 20.—Mr. Wu, the Chinese Minister here, hails with general satisfaction the report that comes from Canton that Li Hung Chang has been ordered to Pekin. He thinks it argues well for the future and that his presence will exert a beneficial effect in the treatment of the Boxer situation. Mr. Wu lay's stress on the fact, that Li Hung Chang is an honored and trusted servant of the empress dowager and a man belonging to the progressive element in his country. It was for his valuable work in years past in dealing with organizations like the boxers that Li received some of the honors conferred upon him.
Nothing official has been received by the minister from his government which is maintaining complete silence in the present agitation, nor has Mr. Wu made an attempt to communicate with the authorities in Pekin.
TURNING TO ROOSEVELT.
Likelihood of His Unanimous Nomination by Convention.
PHILADELPHIA, June 20.—The friends of President McKinley, under the leadership of Senator Hanna, this afternoon are seriously contemplating taking up Roosevelt, thus not only making his nomination unanimous, but taking to themselves the credit of his nomination.
Astronomer at Hobart.
GENEVA, June 20.—The board of trustees of Hobart college has tendered the chair of professor of astronomy to Dr. William R. Brooks of this place.
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| S. N. Holden. |
LITTLE WORK DONE.
Common Council Meet and Soon Adjourn—No Hydrants Given.
The common council met last night in regular session and the little business that was done passed off rapidly. The meeting was an extremely quiet one. Chief Smith was present and asked for some supplies for the police force. He also requested the council that the matter of vacations for the members of the force be taken up. He objected, however, to one of the aldermen's suggestion that they be given six months twice a year without pay.
The matter of more hydrants in different parts of the city for fire protection was discussed. Mr. Yager said that it would take four hydrants to reach Hamlin-st. and have one hydrant on that street. The contract with the Water company gives the company a hydrant for every five hundred feet of pipe it lays, so if they went on to lay to Hamlin-st. there would have to be some hydrants placed in sections, where they would not be needed. Some of the aldermen said that they had asked the company to place the hydrants in this section farther apart in view of the fact that in other portions the hydrants were much nearer together. Mr. Skeele said that some hydrants were needed in his ward, and that below Pomeroy-st. on Port Watson-st. there was no hydrant. Mr. Thompson gave voice to the opinion that if hydrants were given in one part of the city they must be given in all parts that needed them. It was his opinion, too, that expenses should be cut this year on every corner and that the board had better not go into the hydrant extension business this year.
It was moved by Mr. Buck and seconded by Mr. Wood that an additional fire hydrant be placed on Tompkins-st. Mr. Wood called for the ayes and nays. Messrs. Buck, Wood and McKinney voted aye.
Messrs. Yager, Thompson and Skeele voted nay. Declared a tie. Mayor Holden voted nay, and declared the measure lost.
A supplemental contract between the city of Cortland and the Cortland & Homer Traction Co., duly ratified by the Cortland & Homer Traction Co., was presented and filed and, on motion of Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Yager and declared carried,
Resolved, That the same be made and entered into by the city of Cortland with said company, and that the mayor of the city have authority and direction to execute the same in behalf of said city and annex the city's seal thereto. All voted aye.
A petition of various citizens for an electric light on Crandall-st. was read and placed on file.
ATTRACTIONS AT GLEN HAVEN.
Stage Connections—Steamer Schedule—Dr. Burdick Directing Bath Treatment.
The Glen Haven hotel and cottages have been put in order for summer guests, and the lovely lake on which they are situated, as well as the green hills and valleys and waving forests that surround it, never looked more beautiful than they do this season.
The bath rooms will be looked after as carefully as heretofore, and Dr. Burdick who was formerly of Homer, but who has been practicing medicine in Syracuse the past eight years, can be consulted by those wishing to take water treatment. Dr. Burdick was long an intimate friend of the late Dr. Thomas, and always took great interest in the latter's treatment and theories.
Two stages leave Homer each morning for the Glen, one of them being sent out directly from the hotel. After the first of July the mail stage will also make a trip in the afternoon. The steamer Glen Haven is now in commission and makes two round-trips each day between the Glen and Skaneateles, leaving the Glen in the morning at 6 and returning at 11 o'clock; leaving again at 1:30 in the afternoon and returning at 6 o'clock. This will enable Cortland people to take the afternoon trip, get supper at the Glen and drive to Cortland before dark. The round trip fare on the steamer is 25 cents. Cottages along the lake shore are fast filling up.
BOYS' SUMMER CAMP.
Local Boys to Form a Baseball Club Before Going.
The boys' summer camp at Sodus bay is open to any member of the Cortland association under 18 years of age. Everything points to a large, well ordered camp with plenty of fun and profit. Cortland will send at least the following fourteen boys and probably others: A. H. Keese, E. Jarvis, H. O. Jennings, E. R. Webb, J. R. Webb, W. J. Bartholomew, G. H. Higgins, H. C. Ettling, R. C. Stoker, K. H. Beard, T. S. Clark, H. C. Crombie, E. Haskins and H. A. Gale.
These boys are asked to meet the physical instructor at Athletic field at the close of the State league game Thursday to form a baseball team to represent Cortland at the camp. All boys intending to go but who have not yet applied are reminded that no application will be received after July 2.
Degree of Pocahontas.
The musical and social at Red Men's hall last evening at the close of the regular meeting of the Degree of Pocahontas was attended by more than two hundred members and friends of the order. A delightful social hour was spent and a short musical program was well rendered by Messrs. John Byrnes, John Evans, Joseph McGuire, William Walsh, Grenville Bowker, Arthur Williams, Mr. Molloy, Mrs. Summers and Miss Bessie O'Connell. Ice cream was served by Filzinger and dancing followed till 12 o'clock. Mr. Emmet Kane and Miss Lizzie Mahar furnished music for dancing.
PATRONS OF INDUSTRY.
Quarterly Meeting in Good Templars' Hall Tuesday—Large Attendance.
The regular quarterly meeting of the Patrons of Industry of Cortland county was held in Good Templars' hall yesterday. Since the organization of the Patrons in the various towns throughout the county last winter, the membership has been steadily increasing and now the enrolled members in Cortland county number more than seven hundred.
There was a large attendance at yesterday's meeting, the number present being more than two hundred, and every local branch in the county was represented. County President William Petrie of Cuyler called the meeting to order at 10 o'clock and presided at both morning and afternoon sessions. The secretary's report was presented by County Secretary Eugene Babcock of Cuyler and reports of the various standing committees were adopted.
President Schofield of the Patrons' Supply House of Chicago was present at the meeting and explained to those present the methods pursued and plans adopted for carrying on the business of the supply house for the benefit of the members of the organization.
The question of purchasing coal was discussed and steps were taken looking toward the purchase of a quantity of coal at reduced rates for the benefit of members.
The matter of contracts with local merchants was discussed at some length and Messrs. Philo Meade and John Kernan were appointed additional members upon the committee named at the last meeting for the purpose of making contracts. This committee with the ones named above is as follows: Howard J. Reed, J. L. Kinney and F. H. Sears.
Mr. Albert J. Sears of Cortland was appointed business manager to assist Manager Jerome Holl who was appointed at the April meeting.
It was decided to hold a county picnic at the Cortland park, Aug. 8, 1900, and the following committee to make necessary arrangements was appointed: Mrs. Marvin Wadsworth, Messrs. Albert J. Sears, Geo. I. Wilber and John May of Cortland and Mrs. Eugene Underwood of East Scott. All Patrons of Industry, their families and friends are cordially invited to attend this picnic.
The next county meeting will be held in Cortland the first Saturday .in October at which time officers will be elected.
The picnic committee met this morning and made arrangements with the Traction company for the use of the park on August 8. Special attractions for the annual picnic will be announced later.
For Rural Free Delivery.
Postmaster A. S. Brown and F. H. Sears are to-day going over a route in the part of the town of Cortlandville west of the city of Cortland with a view of establishing a rural free delivery mail route for that part of the town. If sufficient encouragement is received, and it seems advisable, a petition will be sent to the department asking that such a route be established.
BREVITIES.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Hudson [Collins], Crockery sale, page 8.
—There are now ninety-eight boys and girls in the George Junior republic at Freeville, N. Y.
—Dr. and Mrs. George H. Smith very pleasantly entertained a small company of friends at tea last night at their home, 6 East Main-st.
—Great preparations are making for an old-time Fourth of July celebration at Cincinnatus. It is expected to exceed in interest anything heretofore given in that village.
—The wedding of Mr. Michael Kernan and Miss Elizabeth Riley, both of Cortland, was to have occurred this morning but had to be postponed on account of the serious illness of Mr. Kernan who is threatened with brain fever.
—Auburn is making extensive plans to entertain the Central New York Volunteer Firemen's association on Aug. 7, 8 and 9. Twenty-five companies have made applications for places in the parade. Auburn expects the entire fire department from Cortland to attend.
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