Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, August 18, 1900.
ALL DOUBT REMOVED.
Allies Captured Pekin After Obstinate Resistance.
LEGATIONERS WERE FOUND SAFE.
Japanese Led Entrance Through Eastern Gate, Suffering a Loss of 100, While the Chinese Lost 300 Killed. Official News From Fowler and Remey.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18.—The allied armies have captured and entered, Pekin in the face of obstinate resistance and the members of the foreign legations are safe. Official confirmation of the fall of the Chinese capital came to the United States government last night in the shape of two cablegrams, one from Admiral Remey and the other from Consul Fowler at Che Foo.
The cablegram from Admiral Remey came to hand first, early in the evening, followed very soon after by that from Consul Fowler, and the officials, realizing the great public interest in the events which it was believed had happened in Pekin, at once made them public.
Admiral Remey's dispatch is as follows:
Taku, Aug. 17, 1 a. m.
"Bureau of Navigation, Washington:
"Just received telegram from Tien Tsin, dated 16th, 10 p. m.:
"'Pekin was captured on Aug. 15. Foreign legations are safe. Details follow shortly.' REMEY."
That from Consul Fowler giving important details of the occurrences at the time of the capture of the city was given out in the subjoined official cablegram:
"Che Foo, Aug. 17.
"Secretary of State, Washington:
"17th—Japanese admiral reports allies attacked. Pekin, east, 15th. Obstinate resistance. Evening—Japanese entered capital with other forces. Immediately surrounded legations. Inmates safe. Japanese loss over 100. Chinese 300. FOWLER."
Previous information which has been received here showed that the allied armies took possession of Tung Chau on the 12th inst. From that city to Pekin, the distance is not very great, not more than a dozen miles.
It seems evident therefore, that the armies halted for a time at Tung Chau, probably for the purpose of giving the men a rest and to prepare for the attack on the capital city in force, after waiting until the rear of the advancing hosts should arrive at the front.
Possibly, also, the delay was the result of negotiations inaugurated by the Chinese officials, looking to the delivery of the ministers with a Chinese or other escort. If negotiations were attempted they must have failed, as the army continued on its march and attacked the capital three days after reaching Tung Chau,
The officials here were aware of the fact that the stronghold of the Boxers was in the Chinese city and for the allies to attempt to force their way through it, into the Tartar city in which the legation compounds are located, might mean a great loss of life and possibly a defeat.
It was also known that the imperial troops, which have sided with the Boxers, were many of them in or near the Chinese city and that much of the artillery and rifle fire which has been poured into the legations had been from the walls separating the two cities. These facts evidently were communicated to General Chaffee and the other commanding officers of the allies.
Realizing these obstacles, it appears the allies decided to attack the city by the east gate. There are four entrances to the city of the East, two leading to the Chinese city and two to the Tartar city. Just which of these was selected as the attacking point Consul Fowler's dispatch does not disclose.
Contrary to the press reports, Consul Fowler's dispatch shows that the attack on the city met with strong resistance. The Japanese forces engaged with the advance, according to the understanding of the officials here, numbered 10,000 men, so that the loss suffered by them was over one per cent. No mention is made of the losses of the forces of the other armies, but it is presumed that it was in proportion to that suffered by the Japanese.
The president entertained a number of friends informally at dinner last night, among whom were several acquaintances from Canton, Ohio. Later in the evening, as soon as he heard of the news, Secretary Root came in from the Country dub and remained for some time with the president discussing the latest information which had come to hand. Nothing has come to the war department directly from General Chaffee, but the adjutant general's office is momentarily expecting advices. The officials were on hand during the evening and waited until a late hour before leaving for home without receiving any dispatches.
TRIED TO WRECK TRAIN.
Desperate Tactics of Negroes In Georgia.
MILITIA ORDERED TO SCENE.
Southeastern Georgia Is In Throes of Race War—Persecutions Numerous on Both Sides—Disturbances ln New York Have Quieted Down.
LIBERTY CITY, Ga., Aug. 18.—A determined effort was made to wreck a Plant system passenger train at Almassa Mill, where the negro Small, one of those said to have taken part in the murder of Curtis, was killed.
The switch lock was broken and ties were placed on the track, but the arrival of a freight train ahead of the passenger prevented the wrecking of the train bearing human freight.
Three miles of wires along the line of the Plant system have been out, it is believed by negroes.
During the night several negroes were taken from their houses and severely whipped by crowds of whites for alleged incendiary speeches they had made. This incensed the negroes very much and was condemned by the more conservative whites of that section.
About 1 o'clock yesterday morning a small shop occupied by a negro at Liberty City was found on fire. A crowd gathered and a man named Ned Gordon threw a keg of powder into the flames. Gordon was seriously if not fatally burned.
It was with great difficulty that surrounding property was saved. The rumor then spread that the negroes intended to attack and fire every house in and around Liberty City. This led the sheriff to call on the Governor for troops, saying the matter was beyond his control. Detachments of the two cavalry troops in Liberty County and armed citizens are patrolling the streets of Liberty City and most of the women and children have left the place.
MILITIA ORDERED OUT.
Negroes Pillaging Towns In Southeastern Georgia.
ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 18.—Governor Chandler has ordered out the Liberty Guards, a company of the Georgia National Guard to quell an uprising of negroes in Liberty county in the southeastern portion of the state, where the blacks outnumber the whites three to one.
One white man was killed several days ago in a quarrel with negroes and since that time discontentment has grown on both sides until now a race war seems in full swing.
It is reported that the negroes are burning Johnston Station, a small town about 50 miles from Savannah.
Two negroes are reported to have been killed for resisting arrest.
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| Chief of Police William S. Devery. |
Disturbances Cease In New York.
NEW YORK, Aug. 18.—Though several of the west side thoroughfares were lined last night with men and women, who evidently expected a continuance of the collisions between the white and colored residents of that section of the city, there were no race disturbances of any consequence during the evening. Police were on the alert in the streets and avenues and no loitering was permitted where crowds had congregated for three nights past.
Chief of Police Devery was within easy call of his precinct commanders, but he expressed the conviction that there would not be any demand for active service or for any of the reserve force.
Many of the colored men, who say they have been brutally treated by the police, are making vigorous protests.
Suit Against Huntington's Road,
UTICA, N. Y., Aug. 18.—Fireman Joseph H. Brothers has brought an action against the directors of the Raquette Lake railroad, of which the late Collis P. Huntington was president, for $20,000 damages for injuries sustained by him.
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| William McKinley. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIAL.
The Fall of Pekin—Triumph of the Policy of President McKinley.
The New York Evening Sun very truthfully remarks that it is a great relief to the civilized world to know that the walls of Pekin hid no horror, and that the envoys and whites in the Imperial city are now safe. It is also very satisfactory to us as a nation to feel that our government made no mistake, didn't lose its head, so to speak, at any stage of the trouble, which cannot be said of our esteemed allies. The president, Secretary Hay and Secretary Root have acted throughout these trying months with caution and at the same time with firmness. And there has been nothing selfish or mean in the attitude taken up through these statesmen by the American people
The rescue of the ministers and whites in the Chinese capital only means the close of Chapter 1 of the affair. The chief danger now lies in the jealousies and individual ambitions of the powers. The whole future of trade in the Orient depends on what is done within the next month or so. The country may well have confidence that the influence of the United States will be thrown in the direction of a peaceful solution of the problem. The administration has won public confidence by sheer ability and success.
Nothing could be more fortunate than the fact that the war in the Philippines is so far over that the president could detach several regiments to take part in the movement to release our minister and others from their peril. The behavior of the American troops in battle and on the march to Pekin has called forth the praise of all the allies. And yet Mr. Bryan and his Populistic cheap money supporters are clamoring that our flag in the Orient be hauled down and our gallant soldiers and sailors be called home in humiliation and disgrace after having shed honor and glory upon the action throughout the world. Will the free American people sustain them in that dishonorable demand in November?
JUST A BIT EMBARRASSED
But Capt. Wilde Was Able to Stand by Friends with the Oregon.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18 —Mail advices from Yokohama contain the following good story in connection with the stranding of the battleship Oregon on the Chinese coast recently:
The Chinese cruiser Hai Chi, commanded by Captain Sah, a thoroughly Westernized officer, on her way from Taku to Chefoo, descried the Oregon in her perilous plight [temporarily grounded—CC ed.] and offered her valuable assistance which was most gratefully received by Captain Wilde. The Hai Chi anchored close by to be of further use if needed. The next day a Russian cruiser came along. Her commander coming aboard the Oregon eyed the Chinese vessel with suspicion and asked what she was doing there. On being told, he shook his head and said it would nevertheless be his duty to take possession of her. Captain Wilde nodded and answered: "Well, I'm a bit embarrassed just now but there is ammunition aboard and my guns are in excellent condition."
The Russians departed and the next day Captain Wilde visited the Hai Chi and suggested to Captain Sah that as he was protecting some refugees on board it might be well for him to run up the American flag. This was done and no questions were asked by passing cruisers afterwards.
PURVIS-KEECH REUNION
Held Thursday With Mr. and Mrs. F. Carpenter of Harford, N. Y.
Thursday, Aug. 16, was an occasion of pleasure to about fifty of the friends combining the Purvis and Keech families, as they met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Carpenter of Harford. The day proved all that could be desired, after a shower in the morning. Tables were loaded with good things and the host and hostess made every one feel at home.
After dinner social intercourse by the elders and games by the younger people occupied the time until the president Charles Keech sounded the call and all gathered to roll call. Our hearts were saddened to find three had responded to the higher call since the last meeting: Mrs. Emeline Edwards of Plattsburg, Mrs. Ursula Miller of Virgil and Almeda Bouton of Woodhull.
Mr. Lewis Bouton of Cortland made some remarks and read reminiscences of Wm. Bouton, concerning the struggles of himself and some of the Graham family in the anti-slavery fight when Kansas was a territory. Some speaking by the little ones, instrumental music and singing followed. A committee on program was appointed and an invitation was accepted to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stowell in Harford the third Thursday in August, 1901. Among the guests was Mrs. Samantha Klink, who had spent thirty-five years in California.
FRED L. KETCHUM.
Sketch of the Speedy Ball Player from Cortland, N. Y.
The Sporting News, edited in St. Louis and bearing date Aug. 18, gives a half tone cut and a sketch of Fred L. Ketchum of Cortland, now playing ball with the Milwaukee club of the American league. The cut is far from being a good likeness of "Shop," but the sketch, which is given in full below, is believed to be correct in every particular.
Fred L. Ketchum, one of the outfielders of the Milwaukee club of the American league, was born at Cortland, N. Y., on July 28, 1877, and learned to play ball in amateur games in and around that city. His debut as a professional was made with the Cortland club of the New York State league and he remained with it until the latter part of 1899, when he was secured by the Louisville club. He began this season with the Wilkes Barre club of the Atlantic league and after the collapse of that organization went to Milwaukee. Ketchum belongs to the Pittsburg club and President Dreyfus expects him to develop into a star after the season's experience in minor league company. He has class and only needs the chance to fulfill Mr. Dreyfus' expectations. Ketchum went forty straight games without an error and hit safely one or more times in thirty-two successive games.
An Opportunity for Cake Makers.
Cortland county is celebrated for its fine cooks. Buck & Lane would like to encourage and stimulate them, especially in the line of cake making, and therefore they offer as a special premium at the county fair next week for the best exhibition of cake baked by the exhibitor the two-burner wickless blue flame Dangler oil stove now on exhibition in their store window. Let every cake maker take a look at it and then get out her cook book and hunt up the cake recipes, in which she especially excels and make an effort to secure that stove. Somebody is surely going to win it.
Early at the Scene.
About fifteen members of the Cortland fire department will go to Syracuse Monday and open headquarters at the Vanderbilt. They will be joined through the week by many more of the fire laddies from Cortland and a vigorous campaign favorable to Judge Eggleston's election to the presidency of the State association will be maintained from start to finish.
Street Drill.
About twenty members of Canton Cortland gave a street drill last night preparatory to the trip to Rochester next week to the state meeting. The men were dressed in fatigue suits and presented a very pleasing appearance. The delegation will start from Cortland Monday evening and stay in Syracuse all night. Tuesday morning they will start out for Rochester by special train.
A New Organization.
After initiation of candidates and other routine business of Cortland lodge, Ancient Order of United Workmen last evening, a sick benefit society was organized with twenty-six charter members. The charter will be held open until Sept. 21 for the benefit of those members who desire to come in as charter members. After this date an initiation fee will be charged. The following officers were elected:
President—Joseph Bunney.
Vice-President—S. P. Bulkley.
Secretary—Dr. E. M. Santee.
Treasurer—Harry Swan.
BREVITIES.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Bosworth & Stillman, Shoes, page 4; McKinney & Doubleday, Fountain pens, page 6; J. D. Cudworth, Optical talks, page 4,
—Rev. R. W. McCullough of Dryden preaches at the First M. E. church tomorrow morning and at the union service which will be held in the Presbyterian church at 7:30 P. M.
—Rev. Harvey Clements, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Gloversville and brother of Rev. Robert Clements of Cortland, will occupy the pulpit at the Presbyterian church to-morrow morning.
—There will be a dance at the park tonight and Daniels' orchestra will furnish the music. The evenings are cool now and just right for dancing in the pavilion. There will not be many more Saturday evenings during the park season.
—The bids for painting the Normal school building were opened this morning by the committee on grounds and buildings of the local board and a record was made of the figures. The whole committee was not present and the matter was held over till Monday, when it is expected that the other members will be there and a decision will be reached and the contract awarded.
Fine Plums Now Ready.
L. S. Johnson of 24 N. Church-st., Cortland, has a large variety and a large quantity of the choicest of plums and all are now ready for market. They are just right for eating or for preserving and are now on sale at Smith's grocery, 22 N. Main-st. or at Mr. Johnson's house, 24 N. North Church-st.
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