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| Li Hung Chang. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, July 12, 1900.
DEFEAT AT TIEN TSIN.
Chinese Recapture the Eastern Arsenal.
DEFENDERS SUFFER HEAVY LOSS.
Allied Forces in Danger of General Defeat—Li Hung Hang Called to Pekin to Tell Powers of Great Tragedy There and Ward Off Vengeance.
LONDON, July 12.—The Express this morning publishes a dispatch from Tien Tsin dated Friday last, via Che Foo, saying:
"General Ma has defeated the allied troops and reoccupied the Chinese eastern arsenal, after inflicting great loss upon its defenders.
''The engagement lasted six hours and was fought with great determination on both sides. The Chinese were eventually able to utilize the effective guns of the fort abutting on the city walls near Taotais Yamen, the allied troops suffering severely from lack of heavy guns and cavalry.
"The Japanese commander sent urgent appeal to hurry reinforcements as the allies were in imminent danger of a general defeat."
LONDON, July 12.—The Chinese situation again bears a most ominous aspect. Eighteen days ago Sir Robert Hart dispatched his last message, declaring that the situation was desperate, and since then no word has come from the Europeans in Pekin.
According to The Daily Mail's Shanghai correspondent, Li Hung Chang has received an imperial decree ordering his immediate departure for Pekin, presumably to break the news of the Pekin tragedy to the European powers, and in his usual role of negotiator with Europe in difficult matters to endeavor to act as mediator and to avert the vengeance of the powers.
To add to the grimness of this suggestion all advices from Tien Tsin tend to confirm the reports of the perilous condition of the allied forces and belie the optimist Chinese rumors.
Unless reinforcements speedily reach Tien Tsin another disaster may be expected.
The Daily Mail's Tien Tsin correspondent, telegraphing July 5, says: "The situation is about as bad as it can well be. I only trust that we shall not soon want relieving ourselves. A forward movement is impossible. From 30,000 to 40,000 troops are wanted and there are only 10,000 here. The foreign troops are working well together but it is inconvenient that there is no supreme commander. In some quarters the feeling is 'let us rescue Pekin and then clear out in favor of Russia.'"
Other Tien Tsin correspondents say that no advance is possible until Sept. 1, and explanations are being asked by the papers here of the tardy action of Japan in sending the troops since it is known that she was ready and willing to send them and Russia raised no objection to her doing so. It is hinted that a difficulty arose as to the manner in which Japan was to be recouped for her heavy outlay. Rumors are current that Japan demanded the cession of a Chinese port.
The Russian papers report that the Boxers are ravaging Manchuria and have damaged 60 miles of the railway, threatening Telein and Kirin, while Port Arthur and New Chwang are said to be endangered. Russia, therefore, has notified the powers of her intention to dispatch a large military force to Manchuria.
It appears that the Russian censorship is suppressing all references to this matter, and it transpired that 6,000 regular troops have already arrived from Port Arthur and Amur to protect the Manchurian railway and that other troops are now on their way to Manchuria.
All kinds of stories come from Shanghai, which it is impossible to verify. It is stated that the Boxers have murdered the chancellor of the Pekin university and 60 of the members of his family and retainers.
Attempt on Life of Prince Tuan.
A confidential officer of General Yung Lu, disguised as a Boxer, is reported to have crept into Prince Tuan's tent while the prince was sleeping with the intention of stabbing him. He was caught by the sentries, so the story goes, and decapitated on the spot. His head was sent, with Prince Tuan's compliments to Yung Lu as a warning to him to beware.
The French consul at Shanghai has news that the Chinese prefect at Monukden himself murdered the Catholic Bishop Guillon in his yamen. Besides Bishop Guillon, Fathers Crunoet, Corbel, Borguois and Veuillemot and two sisters of the French mission and numerous native Christians were massacred.
From Canton comes a report of large desertions from a German-Chinese regiment at Kiao Chou and of a riot between German troops and Boxers, many of the latter being killed.
Both at Shanghai and Canton apprehension exists that these evidences of a widespread native rebellion indicate the necessity for immediate measures on the part of the powers.
It is stated that Germany intends to send to China 10,000 to 15,000 men well equipped.
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| Prince Tuan or Duan. |
LIFTING THE VEIL.
Prince Tuan's Edict, Practically Affirming News of Pekin Massacres.
LONDON, July 12.—The Shanghai correspondent of The Express gives the text of a long edict of Prince Tuan, dated June 29 and addressed to Chinese ambassadors which The Express declares is identical with the message from Emperor Kwang Su, mentioned by the Shanghai correspondent of The Daily Mail, and with the Chinese edict published in Washington. The Express considers that the edict proves that Prince Tuan's party is making no attempt to disguise the fact that the worst that could have be anticipated has happened.
The edict contains the following paragraphs: "The anger of our people knew no bounds. They could not be restrained. The task of guarding the legations, which before was difficult, was made impossible."
Elsewhere referring to the desire to protect the legations still unharmed, it says: "If it is impossible for us to continue this protection, let it be represented to the powers that we must be held blameless, for the anger of our people grows with the rising of each sun that see more and yet more foreigners and soldiers coming to overrun and lay waste our country and slay our people." The correspondent says the edict is intended to pave the way for a final lifting of the veil over the recent history of Pekin.
Drew Family Reported Safe.
SYRACUSE, July 12.—A cable message was received in this city by friends of Mrs. Charles Drew, formerly of this city, who is now living in China with her husband, who holds the office of commissioner of ports under the Chinese government at Tien Tsin, stating that the Drew children were safe in Shanghai and Mr. and Mrs. Drew were in Tien Tsin.
A LEADER IS NEEDED.
International Troops Not Working Well Together in Harmony.
TIEN-TSIN, July 4, via Chefoo, July 8, and Shanghai, July 11.—A homogeneous army of half the strength of the allied forces could do better work than is being done by the allies. The operations are dangerously handicapped and the safety of the city is imperiled by lack of organization and the want of one commander to control all the forces. The representatives of the several nations manage the military and civil affairs of their own government largely without co-operation. The ranking officer of each nationality has absolute jurisdiction over the operations of his governments troops. Questions of policy are discussed daily at international conferences which have not the power to enforce the wishes of the majority. Admiral Seymour's method of commanding is to make requests. The other commanders generally follow these, but there have been instances of the ranking officers holding aloof from operations of which they disapproved.
There is great need of more troops. The present force of 10,000 men is attempting to hold a line 15 miles long around the city.
The Americans are particularly dissatisfied because though they have one of the smallest representations, their interests are second to none. One experienced officer said: "It is impossible to realize at home that there has been more real war here than in Cuba or the Philippines."
The Germans have occupied and raised their flag over the imperial university of Tien-Tsin. The officers of the university are Americans. The viceroy deeded the property to them. Consul Ragsdale has protested against the action of the Germans.
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| William J. Bryan. |
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| William McKinley. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
Plenty of Tickets.
It goes without saying that either William McKinley or William J. Bryan will be the next president of the United States. While these are the favorites the field is large, for already upward of a dozen tickets have been put in nomination.
The Buffalo Commercial the other day published the following list of conventions and candidates:
1. People's party, Sept. 5, 1898—President, Wharton Barker; vice-president, Ignatius Donnelly.
2. People's party (Middle-of-the-Road), May 9, 1900—Renominated Barker and Donnelly.
3. Fusion Populists, May 9, 1900—President, W. J. Bryan; vice-president, C. A. Towne.
4. Socialist Labor, Jan. 27, 1900—President, Job Harriman; vice-president, M. S. Hayes.
5. Social Democratic, March 6, 1900—President, E. B. Debs; vice-president, J. Harriman.
6. Socialist, May 23, 1900—President, J. F. Maloney; vice-president, V. V. Remmill.
7. United Christians, May 1, 1900—President, S. C. Swallow, vice-president, J. G. Woolley.
8. Republican, June 19-22, 1900—President, Wm. McKinley: vice-president, Theodore Roosevelt.
9. Prohibitionists, June 28, 1900— President, J. G. Woolley; vice-president, H. B. Metcalf.
10. Democratic, July 4, 1900—President, W. J. Bryan; vice-president. Adlai Stevenson.
◘ Even that experienced bluffer, David Bennett Hill, found it a well nigh impossible task to appear hopeful when he delivered his speech seconding Bryan's nomination. He spoke of New York expecting to deliver its thirty six electoral votes to Mr. Bryan, but he must have laughed in his sleeve as he said it. There is just about as much chance of New York going Democratic this year as there is of Mississippi going Republican, and Hill knows it.—Troy Times.
DRAGGED BY HORSE.
Paper Scared the Animal and It Started Through the Oats.
While driving to Cortland about noon to-day Mr. Edgar M. Brogden met with a very serious runaway accident. The horse he was driving, which was one of a high-spirited span and not his regular roader, became frightened at a paper in the road near the brick schoolhouse west of the city and turned the wagon over and spilled Mr. Brogden out. He clung to the lines, however, and was dragged fully fifty rods across an oat field to a fence which compelled a halt. From here the horse turned aside and tried to run further, but Mr. Brogden was too exhausted to keep hold of him, and the animal edged in between the fence and a tree, freeing himself from the wagon. The horse was caught in another field.
Mr. Brogden was picked up and taken into a nearby house, and was soon brought to his brother's drug store here. Dr. Bennett was called, who dressed his many bruises and made him quite comfortable. No bones were broken and he will soon be about again.
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| Cortland Traction Park. |
A CLASS PICNIC.
B. T. Wright's Ladies With Friends at the Park.
The ladies of Class No. 11 in the Congregational Sunday-school, B. T. Wright, teacher, with their husbands and other friends picnicked at the park yesterday. The class has upon its roll forty-five names. The special guests of honor were Rev. and Mrs. Robert Yost; the superintendent of the school, Mr. F. J. Doubleday and Mrs. Doubleday; the assistant superintendent, Mr. A. M. Waterbury; and Mrs. Waterbury; the lady superintendent, Mrs. F. M. Ingersoll; and the superintendent of the primary department, Mrs. S. N. Holden. These with the husbands and a few other friends made up an even hundred who went up to the park about 2 o'clock. The afternoon was spent very pleasantly and just before 6 o'clock all sat down to the tables which were spread along the whole west side of the pavilion piazza. Years ago the ladies of this class established their reputations for being excellent cooks and little that they could do would add to their good names along this line, but if anything was needed it was supplied yesterday, and the only difference of opinion of the day was between the husbands, each claiming that his wife was the best cook of all. But everything passed off most delightfully, the threatening shower causing the party to start for home a little earlier than had been expected.
The class feels under special obligations to the Traction company and to Capt. Ashby who is in charge of the pavilion for courtesies extended which contributed so much to the success and pleasure of the afternoon.
DEATH OF DANIEL VAN HOESEN.
Heart Trouble for Fifteen Years but Died of Bright's Disease.
Mr. Daniel Van Hoesen, a lifelong and highly respected resident of Cortland, died last night at midnight of Bright's disease, aged 75 years. Mr. Van Hoesen was a carpenter by trade, but has been unable to do anything in this line for some years on account of heart trouble. A little over a year ago his wife died. He leaves a brother, Mr. Israel Van Hoesen, who lives on the Groton road, and two sisters, Mrs. James Foster of Dryden and Mrs. John Berry of Groton. The funeral will be held from the residence, 126 Homer-ave., Saturday at 2 P. M. Burial in Cortland.
FELL FROM THE POLE.
W. A. Case Shocked by a Live Wire and Had a Bad Fall.
Mr. W. A. Case, a lineman in the employ of the Empire State Telephone Co., while adjusting a wire on the top of a pole on Port Watson-st. this morning, came in contact with a live wire and fell to the ground, a distance of 25 feet. Wright's ambulance was immediately summoned and the man was taken to the hospital. No bones were broken and he is getting along well. The shock received from the wire was not severe, but sufficient to cause him to lose his grip on the pole. Mr. Case lives in Clifton Springs and has worked but a day or so.
BOARD OF TRADE.
Manufacturing Plant Would Like to Locate in Cortland.
A meeting of the Cortland board of trade and of citizens generally is called for Fireman's hall on Friday evening, July 13, at 8 o'clock to confer with parties from out of town who are desirous of establishing a manufacturing plant in this city. All who are interested in this project and in the welfare of the city are earnestly urged to be present.
L. J. FITZGERALD, President Board of Trade [owner of the Cortland Wagon Co.—CC ed.].
W. C. T. U. MEETING.
Plans for Gospel Temperance Lectures by Dr. N. W. Tracy.
The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held on Tuesday afternoon and opened with devotional exercises led by Mrs. Lowell.
Six calls were reported as having been made upon the sick.
The special business of the afternoon was the completing of plans for the coming series of gospel temperance lectures to be given by Dr. N. W. Tracy, the Kentucky temperance evangelist, which are to continue for two weeks. The place of meeting will be a large tent with a seating capacity of fifteen hundred. The tent is to be placed in the vacant lot near the D., L. & W. station opposite the wagon shop.
The lectures are to begin Thursday evening, July 10, and are to be fully illustrated by stereopticon views. No admission fee will be charged, but on four evenings a silver offering will be taken, this being the only way by which the lecturer receives any compensation for his work. The W. C. T. U. has assumed the financial responsibility for the beginning and carrying forward of this series of meetings, believing that great good will come from them. It is hoped that all who have the best interests of our community at heart will cheerfully join with us in contributing towards these necessary expenses. The local union is not seeking to raise money for its own particular work, but for the advancement of the temperance principle in its broadest form.
As a means of helping to meet its obligations as well as to interest as many as possible the W. C. T. U. has made arrangements for a trolley ride to McGraw and the park on Friday evening, July 13. Price of tickets for the round trip 15 cents. These may be procured of members of the union or at McKinney & Doubleday's. The cars will leave the Messenger House at 7:30, stop at the Cortland House and at the corner of Church-st. and Clinton-ave. The time required for the trip will be about an hour; ice cream and cake will be served on the lawn at Mrs. Frank Watson's on North Church-st. both before and after the trolley ride at an additional cost of ten cents. Ice cream tickets may be procured in advance, together with the car tickets. SUPT. PRESS WORK.
BREVITIES.
—Canton Cortland will confer the P. M. degree this evening. A full attendance is desired.
—Cortland Commandery, No. 50, K. T., will confer the Red Cross at their conclave Friday evening.
—New display advertisements to-day are—M. A. Hudson, War in China, page 7; Model Clothing Co., This time o' year, etc., page 7.
—On account of rain last night, the regular business meeting of the Epworth league of the First M. E. church was adjourned till Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
—All members of the A. O. H. who intend to go to Syracuse July 18 are requested to meet at the rooms Friday evening at 8 o'clock. A meeting of the whole division is called for Sunday, July 15, at 4 P. M.
—A Southern lady whose name is withheld for the present has given money to build a new chapel for the George Junior Republic. This is to be known as Christ church. Ground was broken for it on Tuesday.
—Mrs. Edward D. Blodgett gave a thimble bee this afternoon at her home, 8 Argyle Place, to the Wellesley college graduates and under graduates in Cortland and Homer, who including the hostess number eleven.
—Mrs. Horace J. Woodmansee entertained about thirty-fire friends at a thimble party this afternoon at her home, 24 Argyle Place, in honor of her sister Miss Mabel Stackhouse of Syracuse and Miss Anna DeRonde of New York.
—To-morrow is ladies' day at Athletic field. Schenectady will be the opposing team and a good game is expected. Come and see the fast playing infield and the clever outfield work. It is worth your time to see Catcher Coogan throw to second.
—Mrs. C. F. Wickwire last night gave a very elaborate 6 o'clock dinner to twelve of her lady friends in honor of her guest Mrs. Jay Mosher of Norwich. Cards formed a pleasant entertainment during the evening. Mrs. Wickwire gives another party to a similar number of ladies to-night.
—The condition of Mr. S. N. Gooding, who was operated upon at the hospital yesterday afternoon, is not materially changed this afternoon. The operation was successful, but the next forty-eight hours form the critical period and if no complications set in and the patient's vitality holds out it is thought that he will recover.
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