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| Rear Admiral Louis Kempff. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, July 27, 1900.
QUESTION OF VERACITY.
Kempff States Boxers Are Upheld by Government.
SITUATION IS NOT IMPROVED.
If It Is Proven That the Chinese Have Perpetrated Gigantic Fraud Upon the World, Attitude of United States in Present Trouble Will Be Greatly Changed.
WASHINGTON, July 27.—There were no developments yesterday to warrant the assumption that there has been the slightest improvement in the Chinese situation. Indeed the general tendency of such news as found light was to add to the steadily growing doubt as to the good faith of the Chinese government as manifested in its acts.
Admiral Kempff's letter given publicity by the navy department yesterday made the direct statement that the imperial authorities were in sympathy with the Boxers, though he added that the government was afterward paralyzed and incapable of controlling the situation. This was the first official declaration to reach our government contradictory of the Chinese representations that the imperial government had steadfastly and from the first opposed the Boxer movement and our government is bound to accept the word of its own officer until that is overcome by irrefutable proof.
Then the exchanges that are in constant progress between the powers are tending more and more to cast suspicion upon the genuineness of the many communications that have come from Pekin through Chinese governmental sources.
If it should be finally established that there has been an attempt on their part to practice a gigantic fraud upon the world, the fact may call for a change of attitude on the part of the United States government toward China. This would not affect the military policy already under way, but merely the technical relations between the two governments, which probably would closely approximate a state of formal war.
The navy department yesterday contributed a brief news item in the shape of a vindication by Admiral Remey of the United States marines from the general charge of looting at Tien Tsin. The admiral had a good deal more than this to report to the navy department, but the officials did not regard the rest of his report as proper for publication just now.
General Miles and General Buffington were again in consultation, though separately, with Secretary Root yesterday and the supposition is that the Chinese campaign was under consideration.
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| Li Hung Chang. |
EN ROUTE TO SAFETY.
Li Hung Chang Says Ministers Have Left Pekin.
ANGRY AT CONSULS' SKEPTICISM.
Active Preparations For War Against Powers Are in Progress in the Yang Tze Valley—Admiral Seymour Has Arrived at Shanghai.
LONDON, July 27.—The Shanghai Correspondent of The Daily Express telegraphing yesterday, says: "Li Hung Chang now states that some of the members of the legations have already left Pekin and may be expected shortly. He is becoming angry at the skepticism of the consuls.
"The impression is gaining ground here that the ministers of the powers to whom China has appealed for mediation may still be alive. The representatives of France, Japan, Russia and the United States have visited Li Hung Chang, but the others still keep aloof.
"The Americans hare are indignant over the fact that United States Consul Goodnow has entered into relations with Earl Li, but Mr. Goodnow defends his action on the ground that he is following the instructions of his government."
"Trade in Shanghai is so paralyzed that the customs revenue will not suffice to secure the payment of the next installment of the foreign loan.
"Meanwhile active preparations in the Yang Tse region for war are now in progress, not for war against the rebels, but against foreign powers. Junk-loads of Chinese soldiers and Boxers disguised as coolies are arriving here daily. The arsenal is full of arms and supplies are constantly coming in. The Nankin and Wu Chang garrisons are being constantly reinforced; and the viceroys admit that they cannot much longer withstand the pressure brought to bear by Sheng and Li Hung Chang upon them to join the forces with Prince Tuan.
"It is hoped that the arrival of Admiral Seymour here may stiffen the backs of the southern viceroys and restore the security of the port.
"Two English missionary ladies, Miss Whitchurch and Miss Searell (?) have been murdered at His-aoi, in the province of Shan Si. Massacres are also reported from Tai Yuan and Pao Ting Fu."
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| Richard Croker. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
Campaign Banners in New York.
Four years ago, a sight which attracted a great deal of attention in the metropolis was the large number of McKinley and Hobart banners stretched to the breezes which blew through the busy streets. There was a multitude of them, and it was taken as an indication that the New York business men were opposed to free silver and favored sound money by an immense majority. The vote warranted the anticipation. There is room for grave doubt as to how much good the average campaign banner does. It is difficult to believe that two badly painted pictures of the candidates with their names printed in big letters, hung on a rope and stretched across the street, can influence a great many voters to change their original opinion. The New York banners in the last presidential campaign probably did more than the usual amount of good because of the great number of them.
This year Mr. Croker announces that he intends to see to it that no such thing will happen again. He can not, of course, prevent McKinley and Roosevelt adherents from proclaiming the faith that is in them after this fashion, but he has given orders that for every such banner flung out, there shall be another for Bryan and Stevenson, and the second put as near the first as possible, if there is to be a battle of the banners in New York City. It will be a great summer and fall for the amateur portrait painters. The poorest of them ought to get steady work at fair prices. Tammany does not mean that it shall look all one way during the canvass anyhow. A good deal of money promises to be set in circulation by the banner route.
◘ The Syracuse Post-Standard has kept track of the Democratic and Independent newspapers in the larger cities that supported Bryan four years ago that are opposing him this year, and up-to-date they have found forty-three papers with an aggregate circulation of 2,800,000.
◘ The United States consul at Frankfort reports that the people of Switzerland are discussing annexation to the United States. Norway and Sweden will probably want to come in next. They have been sending over a good many people to explore the promised land, and they seem to like it. Let them come over and get themselves annexed by due process of naturalization. As a rule the Scandinavians and such of the Swiss as have come here have made good citizens, and the latch-string hangs out for them.
STUDENTS FROM PHILIPPINES
Coming to United States to Learn Something of Civilization.
BERKELEY, Cal., July 27.—The Philippine commissioners contemplate sending natives of the islands to the United States to study. The first news concerning this important policy was brought by a letter from Barnard Moses, professor in the university of California and a member of the Philippine commission, in a letter just received by President Benjamin Ide Wheeler. The letter says in part:
"From observations already made I am inclined to think that we shall find among the young people of the islands a large number of eager and competent students, and I hope some arrangements may be made by which from time to time a goodly number may be sent to the schools of America. It may perhaps be found advisable to render some of them assistance from public funds. It is quite likely that in this way we can help to bring the people of these islands to appreciate somewhat the civilization of the United States and to mark the difference between America and Spain."
FUNERAL OF HON. R. T. PECK
HELD AT HIS LATE RESIDENCE THIS MORNING.
A Large Attendance of Relatives and Friends—Beautiful Flowers and Music and Impressive Services.
The funeral of Hon. Rufus T. Peck was held at his late residence on Greenbush-st., Cortland, this morning at 10:30 o'clock.
Rev. Mr. Howell of the Baptist church conducted the services, assisted by Rev. Mr. Brigham who was an old and warm friend of Mr. Peck. A quartet choir consisting of Messrs. R. J. McElheny, C. F. Brown, F. Daehler and T. H. Dowd sang two special favorites of the deceased, "Come Unto Me, all Ye That Labor," and "Jesus, Lover of my Soul," concluding with the chant "Abide With Me," as the remains were being taken from the house.
After the reading of the 90th Psalm by Mr. Howell, Mr. Brigham gave a kindly and appreciative review of the life and character of his departed friend. It was natural, he said, for men to seek wisdom, power and riches. Rightly sought and for proper ends, this seeking furnishes means for developing the various powers and capacities of our nature. Mr. Peck had these desires in common with other men, and was more than ordinarily successful in gratifying them. When a boy he earnestly sought to gain an education and wisdom to fit him for his work in life, and under many embarrassments and difficulties he gained his end, and became a man of intelligence and wide information. These, added to a vigorous mental and physical constitution, industry, perseverance, self denial, economy and a marked capacity for impressing himself upon and influencing his fellowmen, enabled him to accumulate property and win the prominent positions which he held.
As it is altogether natural for men to desire wisdom, power and riches, so it is natural for them to glory in them when gained. But we are enjoined to glory only in the knowledge of God and in his service. This knowledge Mr. Peck also had. He was for many years a member of the Baptist church and one of its officers and Sunday-school teachers. As a teacher he was faithful, instructive and interesting, his large fund of knowledge contributing to his success. In the financial and business management of the church he was especially valuable. He was earnest in the discharge of every duty, and was never asked to do any service which he was not ready and willing-to perform. No one occupying important positions and as active and energetic as was Mr. Peck can meet the views of everyone or entirely escape criticism, but if the world is better for a man's living in it, the mantle of charity can well be spread over faults and imperfections, of which all men have their share.
The prayer by Rev. Mr. Howell was particularly fervent and appropriate.
The bearers were Mr. Peck's three sons, his son-in-law and two nephews, Messrs. Arthur R., Frank J. and Fred R. Peck, W. E. Albee and N. Jay and Linus W. Peck.
The flowers about the casket and rooms were very numerous and beautiful. They included both set pieces and loose flowers. Nearly all were from relatives, both in Cortland and from out of town. There were also several beautiful boxes of flowers from friends in Syracuse.
Among those present from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Peck and Mr. Fred R. Peck of Syracuse, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Albee of Minneapolis, Minn., Platt and George Peck of Brookton, and two brothers of Mrs. Peck, Messrs. O. E. Dutton of Manning, Ia., and J. G. Dutton of Nevada, Ia.
The remains were taken from the house to the family lot in the Cortland Rural cemetery, and there committed to earth. Rev. Mr. Howell conducted the usual burial service, at the conclusion of which the relatives and connections of the deceased who were present approached the grave in succession and dropped therein a rose or a pink carnation.
A NEW GAS HOLDER.
Homer & Cortland Gas Light Co. Doubling Its Capacity.
The Homer & Cortland Gas Light Co. is building a new gas holder or reservoir at its works between Cortland and Homer which will have the effect of doubling its capacity. The old holder has been removed and gas is now supplied from the reservoir which stands in the rear of St. Mary's church. The new holder is built by the Stacy Mfg. Co. of Cincinnati, O., which has eight men here putting it up. It is what is known as a telescopic holder with a double lift, is 42 feet in diameter, 40 feet high and will hold 50,000 feet of gas when full. The pit below the bolder is 15 feet deep, and there are 6 feet of brick work above the ground. The mason work for the new holder is being done by John Maher.
When the old holder was removed 2 feet of tar and mud were found in the bottom of the pit, the accumulation of years, which of course had to be removed. A grouted bottom is to be placed in the new pit. Water keeps coming in from springs in the bottom and pumps have to be constantly operated to enable the men to work. It is expected that the new holder will be completed and ready for use about Sept. 1.
The company has six benches with eighteen retorts for the manufacture of gas. Only two benches are usually operated at a time, as these in the course of twenty-four hours will produce 55,000 feet of gas, which is more than is used now. There are at present about eight hundred gas meters in Cortland and Homer.
The company is making numerous improvements in its plant. It has recently laid 1,600 feet of new 8-inch pipe in Homer-ave., and expects to have laid over two miles of new 4-inch pipe before the summer is over.
When the new holder is completed the one behind St. Mary's church will be kept only for reserve use, not being in regular use at all. The idea of building a second holder as large as the one being put up, and locating it next the new one is under consideration, and will probably be done soon, even if not this year.
RED MEN'S NEW ROOMS
In the Wells Block—Handsomely Fitted Up—The Opening.
Pecos tribe, No. 357, Improved Order of Red Men, has rented the entire third floor of the Wells building on Clinton-ave. till next April with the privilege of a lease of four years' more, and is now fitting the new quarters up in most convenient and tasteful manner. New partitions have been put in, making a large assembly hall and three smaller rooms which will be used for dressing rooms, paraphernalia room, and at times when refreshments are to be served for kitchen. The floors are to be waxed. New paint and paper of a pretty design are being put on and the effect is altogether pleasing. Handsome chandeliers add much to the appearance of the rooms. The carpenter work was done by Myron Oothoudt, the painting and papering by George Peters and the plumbing and gas-fitting by George Gleason.
The rooms will be formally opened by a reception and dancing party on Friday evening, Aug. 3, at which McDermott's orchestra will furnish the music. The committee of arrangements has already been selected as follows: John Mellon, Thomas Kernon, John Van Inwagen, Edward Kane, Frank J. Donegan.
Already the rooms have been secured for regular use for three evenings in each week: Tuesday by Iskoot Council, No. 112, Degree of Pocahontas; Wednesday by the Patrons of Industry; and Thursday by Pecos tribe, No. 357, Improved Order of Red Men. Iskoot Council will be the favored one to use the rooms for the first time, for it will hold its meeting there next Tuesday evening.
ONE OF THE NINTH
But He is in the Hospital in California, Not in China.
Mrs. William Robson of 70 Groton-ave. recently received the following letter from her son George who is a member of the Ninth infantry, but who is not in China, being in the hospital in California. It will no doubt be read with interest by his numerous friends here:
PRESIDIO, Cal., June 14, 1900.
DEAR MOTHER—I arrived in San Francisco after a voyage of twenty-five days. I left Manila on the transport Grant and it took us five days to get to Nagasaki, Japan, where we took on coal. We stayed two days and we all got passes to go on shore. I went over, but I was taken with a chill so I had to go back, again. Japan is a beautiful country and it is very mountainous. We went through the inland sea from Nagasaki to Kobe, where we put to sea. We had a fine sea all the way over, but the weather was too cold. I was freezing all of the time. We were quarantined for two days, and everything we had had to be fumigated over at the quarantine station. I am in the new general hospital and I like it very well. I have a great deal of trouble with my stomach and I have had a very bad cold. I go on light diet this noon and I shall have lots of fresh milk so I think I will fatten up a little. I got a pass and went up town yesterday. San Francisco is nothing but hills, and there are some big ones too. Chinatown is in quarantine. I saw Vern Porter yesterday and he gave me a STANDARD. I have got some silk shawls and handkerchiefs to send to you as soon as I can, and I have some Japanese and Chinese money. Will close.
From GEORGE, Co. I, Ninth Infantry.
RECRUITS WANTED.
Mechanics and Handy Woodmen Wanted for the Army.
Capt. John P. Finley of the Ninth infantry, the recruiting officer for this district, has been directed by the war department to enlist for the battalion engineers, desirable men preferably mechanics and handy woodmen, who are to be sent at once to Fort Totten, Willet's Point. Laborers and clerks are not wanted. Applications will be received at 109 Bastable building, Syracuse, or may be made to Dr. C. D. Ver Nooy, Cortland.
Funeral of John Fitzgerald.
The funeral of John Fitzgerald who died yesterday afternoon will be held at 9 o'clock to-morrow morning at his late home, 66 East Court-st., and at 9:30 at St. Mary's church. Mr. Fitzgerald is survived by a wife and six children: John Fitzgerald, Mrs. Walter Hookway, Mrs. Herbert Wood, Dennis Fitzgerald and Edwin Fitzgerald of Cortland, and William Fitzgerald of Syracuse.
Dr. Sautee Buys a Sugar Bush.
Dr. E. M. Santee purchased this morning of Benson H. Wheeler thirty-one acres of land situated just outside the city limits [off West Road—CC ed.] and being a part of what is known as the Blair farm on the road from the brick school house to South Cortland. The tract includes twenty-five acres heavily timbered with maple, beech and elm and six acres of cleared land. Otter creek runs along the south side and east end of the land and the piece includes all the once famous Blair sugar bush [maple trees].
BREVlTIES.
—There will be an election of officers at I. O. G. T. lodge to-night. Every member is requested to be present.
—The northbound D., L. & W. train, due in Cortland at 6:55, arrived to-day at 1:10 P. M., having been delayed by an accident below Scranton. The other trains were on time. It is impossible to learn any details concerning the accident.
—The Ithaca Conservatory of Music concert company of whom Miss Susan Thompkins and Miss Lucy I. Marsh are two members, have already booked dates for one hundred concerts for the coming season. Last year the company gave 108 concerts.
—Mrs. S. Adelbert Jennison received a telegram yesterday, announcing the death of her stepmother, Mrs. Matilda Maynard Bouton, which occurred at Indianapolis. Funeral will be held in Marathon on Saturday at 2 P. M. Burial in Marathon cemetery.
—A tree loosened by a washout fell against the night express from New York on the Lehigh Valley R. R. near Slatington, Pa., yesterday morning and smashed a number of windows in the last car of the train. Had it fallen a little quicker across the track a bad accident would undoubtedly have resulted.
—The Cortland Baptist association will hold its annual meeting at Blodgett Mills on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 28, 29, and 30. The Sunday-school convention will be held Tuesday morning and afternoon, the young people's session Tuesday evening, while the association proper meets on Wednesday and Thursday. The full program will be published later.
—At the Canning factory this week both peas and beans are being put up at the rate of about 1,500 cans per day, giving employment to about seventy-five hands. The work continues some evenings up to 9 and 10 o'clock. The next product to can will be beets and corn—Hamilton Republican. Cortland might have been doing just as well or better had there been a little interest in the subject manifested last spring.
—The rainfall in Cortland thus far for July is 5.02 inches, and this amount has not been equaled during any whole month but two times since Jan. 1, 1890. The rainfall for August, 1898, was 9.44 inches and for October of that same year 6.27 inches. Every other month has fallen considerably short of the amount so far during this month. But we needed it all and crops would have been immensely improved if some of it could have come in May and June.
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