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| Li Hung Chang. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, August 7, 1900.
ADVANCE IS CHECKED.
After Some Fighting, However, Chinese Retreated.
TALK OF ALLIANCE WITH RUSSIA.
Said That United States Will Join to Uphold Integrity of China—General MacArthur Urged For Commander Of Allied Forces —Li Blames Tuan.
LONDON, Aug. 7.—"The advance of the allied forces commenced today," cables the British consul at Tien Tsin, under date of Aug. 4. This is the first official information received here that the attempt to relieve Pekin has begun. It is accepted as correct.
The British consul does not mention any fighting, but the Shanghai correspondent of The Daily Mail, telegraphing Sunday, says: "The Pekin relief column is reported to have suffered a check. The Chinese are said to have adopted Tugela tactics and, after several hours of fighting, to have retreated."
This is the only message received in London this morning bearing out the reports of Admiral Remey and Commander Taussig regarding an engagement at Peitsang. The fact that the advance did not begin until Saturday is taken to strengthen the accounts of a battle Sunday, especially when it is said to have occurred so near Pekin as Peitsang.
In the same cablegram, which was read in the house of commons, the consul at Tien Tsin says: "News from the Japanese legation has been received up to Aug. 1."
Therefore, the edicts announcing the safety of the ministers on that date are confirmed.
Yesterday the Chinese minister, Sir Chi Chen Lo Feng Luh, communicated to Lord Salisbury a message from the Tsung Li Yamen, dated July 30, reiterating the statement that the ministers were safe on that day and recounting the friendly relations existing between them and the yamen as well as reporting the sending of supplies to the legations by the yamen. The message contains this important statement: "A successful termination of the conference with the ministers for their conveyance under escort to Tien Tsin is expected but, on account of the recommencement of hostilities at Tien Tsin, code telegrams for transmission to the representatives are considered undesirable."
This appears to confirm the statement that the Chinese government will endeavor to stop the march to Pekin by using the ministers as hostages.
The Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin, publishing an interview with Li Hung Chang, quotes him as declaring emphatically that China must not in any circumstances, cede any more territory to any power. In reply to a question why the rebellion was not put down, Earl Li is represented as having said: "I blame Prince Tuan, the empress dowager and the whole Pekin government. But for their lack of energy the situation would never have become so serious."
American-Russian Alliance?
The St. Petersburg correspondent of The Daily Mail says:
"Active negotiations are proceeding between Russia and the United States, the probable outcome of which will be a resolution to uphold the integrity of China unconditionally."
A Shanghai correspondent of the same paper says that the Americans there are urging the appointment of General MacArthur as commander-in-chief of the allied forces.
The Standard's Shanghai correspondent wiring Sunday, says; "It is clear that the march to the relief of Pekin will be anything but a walkover. Japanese scouts have discovered a large force of Chinese southwest of Tien Tsin and another large force in the vicinity of Lu Tai to the eastward.
"It is learned now that the members of the Tsung Li Yamen, who were put to death for their alleged pro-foreign proclivities, were not beheaded, but were cut in twain, this being the severest penalty under the Manchu code. Sheng declares that the grand council at Pekin was ignorant of the orders for the execution."
A Shanghai special, dated Aug. 6, says: "Li Hung Chang has officially informed the consuls that the ministers left Pekin for Tien Tsin last Friday, Aug. 3, with General Yung Lu in command of the escort. The consuls are by no means disposed to credit Earl Li's statement."
All other reports that have reached London up to this time indicate that the ministers have not left Pekin.
THE BATTLE AT PEITSANG.
Enemy Forced from Trenches by 16,000 Allies.
TIEN TSIN, Sunday, Aug. 5, 8 A. M., via SHANGHAI, Aug. 7.—This morning at daylight 16,000 allies attacked the Chinese at Peitsang and forced the enemies from the trenches. The Americans who participated were the Ninth and the Fourteenth regiments, Reilly's battery and the marines.
The attack was made at daylight Sunday. The Chinese occupied a strong position. They had deep trenches, heavy breastworks and loopholed houses. The allies advanced in the face of a hot fire. For seven hours the Chinese made a most stubborn resistance. Then the foreign troops rushed the position and the Chinese were swept from the trenches. The Americans fought gallantly. The losses of the allies were very heavy.
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| John Tyler Morgan. |
ALABAMA DEMOCRATIC.
General Election Returns Indicate Majority of About 50,000.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 7.—A general state election for state and county officials and for members of the general assembly was held in Alabama yesterday and a large majority, probably 50,000, was returned for the Democratic ticket, headed by William J. Sanford of Lee county, who will be inaugurated as governor on Dec. 1.
The Populists and Republicans together will possibly have 12 of the 133 members of the legislature, a loss of about 50 per cent. The Democrats have elected county officers in several counties which heretofore have been Populistic. The only issue was the question of holding a constitutional convention which will eliminate the negro from politics. It was carried by a large vote.
The legislature, which meets in December, will elect Senator Morgan to succeed himself. In the Ninth district Congressman Underwood was nominated to succeed himself without opposition. In the Eighth district Judge William Richardson of Madison county was elected to succeed General Joe Wheeler.
Small Cyclone, Much Damage.
SYRACUSE, N. Y., Aug. 7.—A Seneca Falls special says: A small cyclone swept over this place last night, tearing down trees, chimneys and telephone wires. The storm lasted only fifteen minutes and yet hundreds of orchard trees were blown down or badly injured. Many of the electric light wires are down.
TORNADO AT PHELPS, N. Y.
Much Damage to Property—Man Carried Off in His Buggy.
PHELPS, Aug. 7.—A severe thunder and lightning storm, accompanied by a heavy rain and wind visited this section at 6 o'clock last evening, following an intensely hot day with temperature of 98 deg. [F.] A mile north of the village the storm assumed the form of a tornado, doing much damage to farm property, orchards and shade trees. Apple trees laden with fruit were uprooted, fences shattered and several outbuildings demolished. Frank Holbrook in his buggy was picked up and carried 20 feet, nearly being thrown into Canandaigua outlet. Much damage is reported on various farms throughout the section.
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| Charles Francis Adams, Jr. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIAL.
Charles Francis Adams Will Support McKinley.
It has been known all along that Charles Francis Adams was not in accord with the foreign policy of the Republican administration. He is a Democrat who voted for Palmer and Buckner in 1890, and because of his non-agreement with the foreign policy of the Republican party the Bryanites were vociferous in their declarations that he was going to support Bryan and Populism. But on the 4th inst. Mr. Adams published a letter in the New York Evening Post which confounded and astonished the Popocratic party. He declares he will support McKinley, and asserts that there is no difference between McKinley and Bryan on the Philippine question. We print the following extracts from his letter:
Since both nominations were made, my conviction has been a growing one that the best possible solution of the present canvass would be found in the re-election of President McKinley. I wholly fail to see any advantage, so far as "imperialism" is concerned, in the possible election of Bryan. In fact, I am unable to detect any necessary, or indeed essential, difference between the position of Mr. Bryan on "imperialism" and that of Mr. McKinley. Both favor "expansion." Beyond this the Democratic contention, as I understand it, is that our dependencies should be retained in their present position until the people thereof are qualified for self-government, and should then be liberated under certain restrictions and conditions, constituting what is, in fact, a protectorate. It is not at once apparent how the position taken by Mr. McKinley differs from this, except as sombre black differs from darkest brown. No one can for a moment suppose that the people of the Philippines, for instance, can be, elevated to Tammany ideals of "self-government" within one or a dozen presidential terms; or that North Carolina "superior-race" theories could be satisfactorily developed in any lesser time. If any person does so suppose, the judgment of that person could hardly have been formed in the school of experience.
The American public at large, it is safe to say, would meanwhile feel but limited confidence in an administration of dependencies in which Mr. Richard Croker of New York City would be, of necessity, an influential adviser of the president. There is an ancient adage to the effect that "If you will tell me who your friends are, I will tell you who you are;" and in the case of Mr. Bryan, when his circle of political intimates is reviewed, the result is not markedly reassuring. The most conspicuous among them, so far as the public is advised, are Mr. Croker of New York, already mentioned; Gov. Altgeld of Illinois, and Mr. Geo. Fred Williams of Massachusetts; and it would be difficult to name a single man in the whole "gang*' who elevates the mass above the level to which those three reduced the Kansas City [Democratic Convention] assemblage.
There is a scriptural adage in regard to the futility of endeavoring to gather figs from thistles; and when I see certain of my "anti-imperialist" friends gayly dancing forth, basket on arm, to that Kansas City wilderness of thistles, confident that they are going to come home, after March next, with an assortment of reform figs at once fine, full and flavorous, I confess my sense of surprise at their credulity is greater than my confidence in the outcome of their political picnic. Since when has the corrupt tree ceased to bring forth evil fruit?
"With my means of information—limited, I confess—I am also unable to see the advantage likely to ensue from any attempt to run a third ticket under existing circumstances. With practical men the result possible to accomplish is usually borne in mind, even in politics.
The country is now so large, the "official-ticket" method of balloting so elaborate, and the cost of organizing a campaign so enhanced, that the day for third parties, except under a stress of political excitement which manifestly now does not exist, may fairly be considered as over. The first essential to success is to recognize facts as they are. That in the present canvass, the facts are as here stated, few will, I think, on the saving second thought, be disposed to deny.
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS, Boston, Aug. 3, 1900.
Blodgett Mills, N. Y.
BLODGETT MILLS, Aug. 6.—Prof. A. A. Freeman and mother took a three days' trip through Cayuga county.
Mrs. Olive Goodell went to Cortland last week and staid several days visiting friends.
The Baptist church is as new as paper and paint can make it. The stewards of the M. E. church kindly invited them to hold services in their church which they did Sunday morning. In the evening there was union services as Rev. W. H. Robertson of Cortland had charge during the absence of their pastor, Rev. W. P. Garrett. The sermon was most interesting and instructive.
Harris Spencer and wife of Bristol, Conn., are guests at the home of Mr. Spencer in this place.
Mr. Arthur Potter is building a silo on his farm. Mr. Huntington of McGraw has charge of the mason work and Mr. Arthur Borthwick has charge of the carpenter work.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Smith of Cortland spent Sunday with friends in this place.
Mr. Allen Potter, who has been in poor health for some time is not as well.
One of the happy events at Assembly park last week was a reception given to the summer school and cottagers by Mrs. Dell June and the Misses Bidwell at Rest cottage on Wednesday evening. Most unique and original invitations were issued, to which nearly seventy responded. Rest cottage which is situated on the bank of Tully lake never presented a more attractive appearance. The parlor and diningrooms [sic] were decorated with ferns and evergreens and the spacious porch was a bower of evergreen and artistically hung with colored lanterns. The evening was all that could be desired and nearly all availed themselves of the pleasure of a seat on the porch overlooking the lake. Mrs. June, Miss Bidwell, Miss Ryan and Mr. Brooks received the guests. Master Karl Merrick of Binghamton had charge of the symphonium which dispensed sweet music at intervals during the evening. A fine literary program interspersed with solos, duets and quartets was furnished by members of the school. After this followed a "proverb" hunt, the proverbs having been written on slips of paper in sections and hid in various places—to be found and made complete—this proved much merriment. Miss Ryan received the prize for finding the most complete proverbs. Mrs. Boschert, Mrs. Walter Merrick and Miss Jennie Bidwell presided in the diningroom where delicious cocoa and wafers were served. Every one had been asked to bring a conundrum, many sharp hits were given as nearly all the conundrums were original and especially adapted to those present and "What is more lovely than a day in June" was the conundrum whose answer, "an evening at June cottage " seemed to express the sentiment of all present as at a late hour the happy company dispersed.
An impromptu surprise party was held at the home of Mrs. Louisa Burt on Thursday last. A bounteous lunch was brought and served by the guests, after which a letter was read from a sister living in Michigan, the happy moments flying all too swiftly. Those present beside the members of the household were: Mrs. K. Mills, Mrs. Norman Higgins and son Fred of Cortland, Mrs. Chas. Waldron and children of Watertown, Mrs. Ellen Brown and children, Mrs. Ella Burt and Mrs. E. P. Leech of Blodgett Mills.
THE CITY TEAM.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS HAS NO FARTHER USE FOR IT.
An Expensive Luxury on the Streets Says the Superintendent—Will Use One Horse and One Man to do All the Work—Telephone Matters—Walks Ordered Built.
At a meeting of the board of public works last night, it was decided to discard the city team so far as the street cleaning is concerned. This action was brought about by the disposition of the board to allow Mr. Becker, the superintendent of public works, to use his own judgment in regard to the service of the team in this respect. He will go before the common council to-night and notify that body that the team will not be used by him any more, unless it be for drawing gravel or like work, when its services will be paid for the same as any other team. He will also notify the council that no more bills for the team's maintenance will be audited by the board of public works.
The discussion concerning the team arose when the bills were being audited. Mr. Becker stated that the service he is getting from the team, in connection with the cleaning of the streets, is far from satisfactory. There is work about the fire department that takes the team and men away a great deal. On the roadscraper, the team is of no use. They are too high spirited, and if they happen to get their necks sore, the fire department will annoy him with complaints. Mr. Becker said that he had tried the scheme of carrying off street refuse with one horse and it has worked admirably. Two dollars per day will hire the man, horse, wagon and all, and the board will not be at the expense of keeping a team.
Mr. Wickwire thought that if a fire team were kept on the streets the present team ought to be traded for one that would stand. It was suggested that the team could not be kept for fire purposes unless it be used for street cleaning, to which Mr. Duffey said that the old system of giving $5 to the team that got to the station and hooked on to the truck first was better than the present system anyway. Then the expense was about thirty or forty dollars per year, which is much less than the cost of the team. Mr. Duffey also stated that Mr. Becker was held responsible for the cleaning of the streets, and he ought not to be handicapped in the work.
Before this matter arose, R. L. Davis, attorney for the Home Telephone company, came before the board and asked that a committee be appointed to act with a committee to be asked for from the common council to superintend the location of poles which they are about ready to begin setting. It was suggested that Mr. Becker act as such committee, but on further discussion the board became of the opinion that if it took this course and dissatisfaction arose from the work, the people would saddle off the blame upon the board. On the other hand, it was thought that the board would be criticized for not taking hold of the matter and protecting the city's interest so far as it could by advising the company in placing poles. Mr. Duffey suggested that the new company use the Traction company's poles so far as possible, which Mr. Davis said would be very gladly done by them, if they could make satisfactory arrangements with the company. Mr. Duffey promised to help to bring this co-operation about.
Mr. Davis said they expected to begin setting poles next week. Three carloads are here and peeled, and more are on the way. A cable will be run on Main-st. which will contain all the wires on the street. They expect to set about five hundred poles, and will set about forty per day. They will be set from 125 to 150 feet apart, and will be set in a straight line, so that in looking down the street, but one pole can be seen. They will be painted white. No definite action was taken.
The following bills were audited:
Street payroll, $277.46
D. F. Waters, salary, $50.00
Wickwire Roller Mill Co., feed, $33.65
Borden & Hopkins, shoeing, $12.15
I. V. Johnson, feed, $2.59
Cortland STANDARD, advertising, $32.75
Engineering News, advertising, $2.40
Engineering Record, advertising, $2.70
Cortland Democrat, advertising, $39.50
The matter of sidewalks was then taken up, and the following official action was taken:
Due proof of publication and service of notice to build new walks opposite the respective premises of the following named persons having been presented and filed, and it appearing that the same have not been built in the manner and time specified in said resolution, but that the owners thereof have made default in building and constructing the same, on motion of Mr. Wickwire, seconded by Mr. Duffey, and declared carried:
Resolved, That the superintendent of public works build, make and complete the same in accordance with the specification contained in the respective resolutions requiring the same to be done by the respective owners opposite premises of Mary Mehan and James Mehan on south side of Elm-st., Mrs. Margaret Lewis on south side of Clinton-ave., R. A. Benedict on south side of Arthur-ave., Mrs. Jennie Town on east side of Frank-st., Mrs. Ettie Stark on south side of Sands-st., Mary L. Hitchcock on west side of Pomeroy-st., E. P. Alexander on south side of Railroad-st. and Mrs. M. L. Rodgers on north side of Railway-ave.
Mr. Becker made a report of the walks that needed repairing or rebuilding. This list is made up of about fifty names, and was ordered advertised. It will appear later.
On motion, the board adjourned.
ESCAPADE IN THE NIGHT.
Bertha Corl of Brewery Hill Taken to the Hospital.
Last night at about 12 o'clock the police were notified that there was need of their services on Taylor-st., near the Lehigh Valley round house. A young woman about 30 years of age was found there in a sort of a dazed condition which was afterward pronounced by a physician to be a phase of hysteria. She claimed to have been struck three times on the head by some man. Beard & Peck's ambulance was summoned and [also] Dr. Neary, and the young woman was taken to the hospital. The doctor could find no traces of an injury, but gave her some quieting powders to relieve the hysterical condition. She could give no account of herself last night.
This morning she said that her name was Bertha Corl of Brewery hill, Homer; that about three weeks ago she was married to a man named William Ellis at McLean; that she was out last night with a man whose name she did not know, as he declined to tell her who he was, and that toward midnight she tried to get away from him and he struck her three times on the head. She seemed to be all right this morning and departed with her sister from Homer, who, having heard of the episode, had come down to see her.
BREVITIES.
—Fifteen ladies, members of the Ladies' Whist club, left for Ithaca this morning for the day.
—New display advertisements to-day are—M. A. Case, Percale dresses, page 6; Palmer & Co., Sugar, page 8.
—Yesterday was thought to be about the hottest day of the season in Cortland. The thermometer in the shelter on the Normal grounds registered 93 degrees in the shade, and one thermometer on Port Watson-st. got as high as 104 in the shade.
—A man seated in an arm rocking chair in the shade on a lawn on Church-st. with a hose in his hands was a picture of comfort this afternoon. He was a shirt waist man too and he didn't need any coat, and the water that was wetting down the lawn gave a delicious coolness to atmosphere in the vicinity.
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