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| Li Hung Chang. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, September 12, 1900.
BATTLE AT PEI TANG.
International Forces Attack Chinese Fortifications.
LOSSES WERE CONSIDERABLE.
United States Not Vet Ready to Treat With Li Hung Chang—Ministers at Washington and London Deny Charges Made by Dr. Morrison.
BERLIN Sept. 12.—Private dispatches received here yesterday say that the international forces attacked the Chinese fortifications at Pei Tang, north of Taku, and that the losses were considerable.
The German transport Rhein, with Lieutenant General Von Lessel on board, has arrived at Shanghai.
Rear Admiral Bendemann, commanding the German squadron in Chinese waters, left Shanghai yesterday on board the cruiser Fuerst Bismarck.
PLEA FOR VENGEANCE.
Missionaries Under Imperial Protection Massacred at Pao Ting Fn and Troops Remain Inactive.
LONDON, Sept. 12.—The Times publishes this morning additional advices from its Pekin correspondent. Dr. Morrison under date of Aug. 31.
"The censorship which is under Sir Alfred Gaselee's control, makes it difficult," says the correspondent, "to convey a true picture of the present situation in Pekin. Today the foreign community was thrilled with horror at the news of the massacre of the missionaries at Pao Ting Fu, who were under the protection of the imperial troops. Children were butchered before the eyes of their parents. White women were ravished and carried into captivity. Parents were tortured and murdered.
"Massacres by red Indians never call in vain for vengeance. Yet the troops remain here inactive.
"Their one thought and wish is to be given work or to be recalled from Pekin. Surely the civilized world will not suffer this cruel massacre to remain unavenged and make no effort to ascertain the fate of the poor martyred Christians and white women.
"Since the relief of the legations one feature stands conspicuous—the predominance of Russia and the overmastering position she is now asserting here. The pageant in the Forbidden City on Aug. 28 was a triumphant entry by Russia, followed by the other powers. Russia did the honors, greatly to the chagrin of the other ministers.
"Russian troops are pouring into Pekin daily. Nineteen hundred came yesterday and 2,800 the day before. Already the Russians outnumber the Japanese, and they will soon outnumber the combined forces. Their stay is assuming every character of permanency. Cossacks daily raid the country and drive the Chinese peasants and laborers in herds through the deserted and dismantled city, setting them to build their military camp."
PREPARING FOR WINTER.
American and British May Remove to Shan Hai Kwan—Details of Massacres.
TIEN TSIN, Sept. 3, via Nagasaki, Sept. 10.—The American and British are considering the feasibility of transferring their winter supply base from Tong Ku to a point near Shan Hai Kwan, on the gulf of Liao Tung, which is free of ice and is also a railway terminus. The chief difficulty in the way of the project is the lack of troops to guard the railway.
The British marines and two naval guns have been withdrawn on shipboard.
Thirty-five villages in the vicinity of Tien Tsin have petitioned the provisional government for protection.
Boxers are reported massing along the Grand canal.
The latest reports received here from Pekin say that the empress dowager is in the province of Shan Si and that the Japanese are pursuing her.
A Christian refugee from Pao Ting Fu, where the officials were enlisting troops when he left, asserts that he saw a large force of Boxers between Pekin and Pao Ting Fu.
He also brings authoritative news of the massacre by provisional soldiers of the American missionaries at Fen Chow Fu on Aug. 15. Mr. Atwater and his wife with their two children, Mr. Legren and his wife and Miss English were beheaded.
He also confirms the report of the killing of 23 members of the English mission at Tai Wuan Fu. At Tai Ku, where Miss Combs was thrown into the flames of the burning mission buildings and where 10 French priests were killed, all the members of the American mission were exterminated, the men making a gallant defense until their ammunition was exhausted. He says there is no doubt that Miss Whitchurch and Miss E. E. Searell were murdered at Hsiayo; and he confirms the reported massacre of Miss French and Miss Palmer, as well as of hundreds of native Christians, in the Chi Shien district of the province of Shan Si.
The same refugee, giving further details as to the condition of the party of foreigners already reported as under siege Aug. 25 by Chinese regulars in the province of Shan Si, says that the party consisted of four priests, five nuns, five European engineers and several missionaries, and that they were surrounded by troops who had retreated from Pekin. On the date in question the foreigners-were entrenching in the French cathedral.
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| William McKinley. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIAL.
Mr. McKinley on the Philippine Situation.
In his letter of acceptance Mr. McKinley treats the Philippine question at great length and with exceptional clearness. He shows beyond reasonable dispute that the administration's course has been the only one possible that could be pursued with honesty and safety. We make these brief extracts:
There has been no time since the destruction of the enemy's fleet when we could or should have left the Philippine Archipelago. After the treaty of peace was ratified no power but congress could surrender our sovereignty or alienate a foot of the territory thus acquired. The congress has not seen fit to do the one or the other, and the president has no authority to do either, if he had been so inclined, which he was not. So long as the sovereignty remains in us it is the duty of the executive, whoever he may be, to uphold that sovereignty and if it be attacked to suppress its assailants. Would our political adversaries do less?
It has been asserted that there would have been no fighting in the Philippines if congress had declared its purpose to give independence to the Tagal insurgents. The insurgents did not wait for the action of congress. They assumed the offensive. Those who charge us with the responsibility for the beginning of the conflict have forgotten that before the treaty was ratified in the senate and while it was being debated in that body, and while the Bacon resolution was under discussion, on Feb. 4, 1899, the insurgents attacked the American army, after being previously advised that the American forces were under orders not to fire upon them except in defense. The papers found in the recently captured archives of the insurgents demonstrate that this attack had been carefully planned for weeks before it occurred. Their unprovoked assault upon our soldiers at a time when the senate was deliberating upon the treaty shows that no action on our part except surrender and abandonment would have prevented the fighting and leaves no doubt in any fair mind of where the responsibility rests for the shedding of American blood.
If others would shirk the obligations imposed by the war and the treaty, we must decline to act further with them and here the issue was made. It is our purpose to establish in the Philippines a government suitable to the wants and conditions of the inhabitants and to prepare them for self-government, and to give them self-government when they are ready for it, and as rapidly as they are ready for it. That I am aiming to do under my constitutional authority, and will continue to do until congress shall determine the political status of the inhabitants of the archipelago.
Are the opponents against the treaty? If so, they must be reminded that it could not have been ratified in the senate but for their assistance. The senate which ratified the treaty and the congress which added its sanction by a large appropriation comprised senators and representatives of the people of all parties.
DEATH LIST GROWS.
Belief That the Lost In Galveston Will Reach 10,000.
HOUSTON, Tex., Sept. 12.—The magnitude of last Saturday's calamity grows every hour. The newspapers have been too conservative in their efforts to guard against extravagant exaggeration. Many conservative people believe that 10,000 will be reached before the mortuary limit of Galveston and vicinity is closed.
APPOINTED TRAIN MASTER.
William H. Clark Promoted at the Lehigh Valley Station.
Mr. Wm. H. Clark, who for the past eighteen years has been a train dispatcher and for the past eight years has been the highly efficient train dispatcher of the E., C. & N. R. R. and the Lehigh Valley R. R. at Cortland, has been promoted to become the train master of the Elmira & Cortland branch of the Auburn division of the Lehigh Valley R. R., to succeed Leonard Goodwin, resigned. Mr. Clark has well earned this promotion. He is efficient, careful and painstaking in his work, genial and popular with the employees of the road and with the public and will no doubt be as successful in his new position as he has been in his former place.
Mr. A. C. Kerrick, who has been the assistant train dispatcher, is promoted to become train dispatcher, and Mr. Frank Mills of Syracuse comes to Cortland from the West Shore R. R. to become assistant train dispatcher. Mr. Walter J. Gould continues in the office as telegraph operator.
GALE VISITS CORTLAND.
Trees Blown Down—Wires Mixed Up—Lots of Trouble Caused.
Cortland was visited by a high old gale during last night and this morning. It was nothing to compare with the hurricane that dropped down on the place four years ago, but it was sufficient to mix things up quite thoroughly. It must have been the tail end of the storm that wrought such devastation in Galveston last Saturday and Sunday and which did so much damage in Chicago early last evening.
To begin with the temperature of the night was something unusual if not unprecedented for this time of year. At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon the weather bureau thermograph in the Normal [School] grounds registered 92 degrees. From that time till 6 P. M. the mercury fell till it had reached 73 degrees, and then it began to rise again and continued to go up till at 7 o'clock this morning it had reached 80 degrees. During the next two hours till 9 o'clock the thermometer dropped 10 degrees.
About midnight the wind came up and it made things jingle before morning. Trees were blown down and limbs taken from trees. A huge limb came off a maple tree in front of the residence of Mr. W. R. Randall. Another one in front of 54 North Main-st. fell across the trolley wire and hindered traffic till the branch could be removed. This limb nearly swept Ike Finn, the cabman, from his seat as he was passing. It fell with branches all about him and the wires of various kinds were close in his neighborhood, but Ike whipped up and his cab was hauled over the small brush out of the debris.
A large maple tree in front of the Brownell property on Greenbush-st. was blown straight across the street. A line of telephone wires was dragged down too.
A street show case in front of the Harris [photo] gallery was blown down and the glass broken. Bicycle racks and all things portable have been upset and blown away. Telephone wires got crossed with the trolley wires and the incandescent light wires got into such a state about 7 o'clock that the service had to shut down for the time being. It has been hard work walking or propelling wheels against the gale and the loss of a hat was a common occurrence. Though the wind still continues it is not nearly as high as early in the morning.
A silo belonging to John Brooks, the milkman, near South Cortland, was blown down. It had but recently been built and had only just been filled.
AN APPEAL FOR TEXAS.
Dr. Robertson's Former Church Stands, but Many are Dead.
To the Editor of the Standard:
SIR—The following telegram has been received by me this afternoon: City wrecked; church stands; hundreds dead; many of us missing. W. H. MASON.
Mr. Mason is pastor of the Presbyterian church in Galveston, which it was my privilege to serve for two years. While profoundly grieved for all the sufferers in that stricken city, Cortland people, I am sure, will readily realize the special sorrow that I feel for my own people, and my great desire to do something to minister relief to those of them that are left. They are all people of limited means and must now be left utterly destitute. Mr. Mason will be a most wise and faithful dispenser to them of such relief as may be sent. I make earnest appeal to all friends to send to me for them such help as they can. Money will answer all needs. Please send to me even the smallest sums. J. L. ROBERTSON, 25 Prospect-st., Cortland, N. Y.
This is an object that must appeal to every one. The need is overwhelming. The news dispatches report all food gone and all means of earning food swept away. Even the water supply has been cut off. Clothing of all kinds is needed, but food and water are immediately urgent. Dispensed in the way Dr. Robertson suggests the giver may be assured that every penny will count.
Howard-Knapp.
Mr. Burdette Howard and Miss May A. Knapp were very quietly married yesterday afternoon in the presence of only the most immediate friends and relatives at the home of the bride's father, Mr. W. B. Knapp, 46 Grant-st. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robert Clements, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. Howard left on the 4:43 train for a short wedding trip and will be at home to their friends after Oct. 1, at 46 Grant-st.
Found the Bride and Groom.
About a dozen teachers in the public schools went to Homer on the 4:43 train yesterday afternoon upon learning, that a former associate teacher Miss May A. Knapp had just been married to Mr. Burdette Howard and that the pair had driven to that place to take the train. Great was the surprise of the newly married couple upon boarding the train to find themselves face to face with so many friends. It is needless to say that every one on the train speedily learned that a bride and groom were among the passengers.
Death of Mrs. Humphrey.
Mrs. Lucretia R. Humphrey died at her home, 12 Hamlin-st., this morning at 9 o'clock, aged 73 years, 3 months and 10 days.
Mrs. Humphrey leaves two sons, John W. and Lewis B. Sliter of Cortland and one daughter, Mrs. Emma Letts of Moravia, also five brothers and three sisters as follows: Mr. Thos. B. Conklin of Sheldon, Mont.; Mr. C. G. Conklin of Lake Mills, Wis.; Mr. Harvey F. Conklin and Mrs. Fred Butterfield of Holt, Mont.; Mrs. Emma Howe of Genoa, N. Y.; Mrs. Henrietta Holby of Rome, N. Y.; and Mr. Albert Conklin and Mr. John Conklin of Cove, Ore.
The funeral will be held from the residence Friday at 1 P. M. Burial in West Homer cemetery.
THE NORMAL OPENED.
Many New Students—Old Ones Hastening to Work.
The Normal school opened its doors for the beginning of its sixty-fourth term this morning at 8:45 o'clock. The large assembly hall was well filled when it came to be time for the opening exercises. About 120 new students were seated among those who had been here before. The members of the faculty were all on hand, and teachers and students alike looked refreshed by the vacation rest.
As there are now no entrance examinations and as entrance is only secured upon approved credentials, either in the form of college or high school diplomas, regents' certificates, school commissioners' certificates to teach or some other kindred credential, there is little delay in getting to work.
The forenoon was devoted to registration and to the drawing of books, and classes were passed this afternoon for class registration, while regular class recitations will begin to-morrow [sic].
There were two vacancies in the faculty this year: one caused by the resignation of Prof. J. E. Banta, in the chair of Latin and Greek. That has been filled by the appointment of Prof. F. R. Parker. The other caused by the resignation of Prof. T. J. McEvoy, as principal of the intermediate department. No appointment has yet been made for this place, notwithstanding the statements to the contrary of out-of-town papers. The vacancy occurred so short a time before the opening of school that the local board has not yet had opportunity to find the right one for the place. The appointment was last night offered to Miss Helen E. Griffin, the critic of the intermediate department, after she had arrived in the city to resume her work, but she declined it, preferring her present place. For a few days, however, she will perform the duties of principal, assisted by Miss Ella Gale of the primary department, while Miss May L. Cotton, a graduate of the Normal in '92 will temporarily assist in the primary in Miss Gale's place. A permanent principal will be secured in a few days, as a flood of applications have already been received.
PUBLIC SCHOOL REGISTRATION.
Largely Increased Attendance Shown by Room Registers.
The public schools of Cortland have been open just a week and the attendance is greater than it has ever been before at this season. The registration by schools and rooms is as follows:
Central School—Miss McCulloch and Miss Galusha, academic work 68, Miss Wallace 70, Miss Williams 41, Miss Fuller 49, Miss Flanigan 54, Mrs. Perry 54, Miss Conable 55, Miss Garrity 53, Miss Van Hoesen 54. Total 498.
Oswego-st. School—Miss Sharp 49, Miss Kelley 35, Miss [Turner] 38, Miss Butler 52. Total 174.
Schermerhorn-st. School —Mrs. George 38, Miss Van Gorden 46, Miss Mead 54, Mrs. Benedict 53, Miss Adams 46. Total 231.
Pomeroy-st. School—Mrs. Forrest 30, Miss Fairchild 35, Miss Parker 4 1 , Miss Woodbury 54. Total 160.
This gives a total in the four schools of 1,063, as against 996 at the beginning of last year, an increase of 67.
TRUXTON, N. Y.
TRUXTON, Sept. 10.—Since the union school was formed here the school building has been inadequate to accommodate the large number of students. For several years the Methodist session room has been used as a schoolroom. The question of a new school house was frequently discussed but owing to lack of funds this idea was given up. Last fall through the generosity and kindness of Attorney Amos L. Kenney the sum of $1,000 was given by him to the district to build an addition to the building, a full account of which was given in The STANDARD. The contract was awarded to Mr. Wilford Youngs of East Homer, who completed the work last week. The old building which is 86 by 24 ft. was moved to the rear about ten feet and an addition 20 by 40 ft. built in front. The entire building was raised and a fine stone basement built under it. In the center of the front wall is a large marble slab bearing this inscription:
Truxton Union school,
Erected A. D., 1882.
Enlarged A. D. 1900,
By gift of Amos L. Kenney.
The building now contains four large rooms, library and hall. The carpenter work was done by Wilford Youngs assisted by John Miller and James Foster, the mason work by Barney Smith, the painting by Judson Bosworth.
The school will open this morning with the following teachers:
Principal—E. C. Kenney, B. S.
Senior Department—John Lansing, A. B.
Intermediate Department—Mrs. Lansing.
Primary Department—Gertrude McDiarmid.
Born, Sept. 7, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Meldrim, a daughter.
A pretty wedding occurred at the home of the bride's parents in Dunkirk Wednesday when Mr. Ray J. Bennett of this place and Miss Ethel Douglas were united in marriage. Mr. Bennett is a popular young man of this place, while the bride was a former teacher in the Cheningo schools and is well known here. We extend congratulations.
Mr. William Miller had the misfortune to have t he end of the index finger of his right hand taken off in an ensilage cutter while working at Fred Curtis' farm one day last week.
Mrs. Frank F. Poole of Lincklean was the pleasant guest of her daughter Floy last week.
POPULATION OF BINGHAMTON, N. Y.
City Has Increased in Size but not Enough to Suit.
The Binghamton Republican publishes the population of that city according to the census recently taken, and says that the figures do not come up to expectations. The population as officially announced is: In 1900, 39,647; In 1890, 35,005. These figures show, for the city as a whole, an increase in population of 4,462, or 13.26 per cent from 1890 to 1900. The population in 1880 was 17,688, or 102.14 per cent from 1880 to 1890.
BREVITIES.
—The case of the people vs. Rose Pendell was brought to a sudden end to-day by the payment of costs and damages by the defendant.
—New display advertisements to-day are— M. W. Giles, Lace curtains, page 4; M. A. Case, Dry goods, page 6; Smith Realty Co., Auction sale of lands, page 8; Palmer & Co., Sugar, page 7.
—Mary Fitzgerald, infant daughter of John and Anna Fitzgerald, died at their home, 235 Tompkins-st. Tuesday morning. Funeral at the house at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. Burial in St. Mary's cemetery.
—Two handsome portraits in charcoal of McKinley and Roosevelt each 6 by 8 feet were received by the county Republican committee this morning from the National committee. These have been placed on the walls of the front room at the headquarters in the Mahan block and give the room a greatly improved appearance.
—The chorus choir of the First M. E. church met with Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Jones, 6 Monroe Heights, last evening for rehearsal. A social visit was enjoyed after the singing and refreshments were served. It was suggested by Mr. Bowen that the choir go to Cazenovia during conference week, which is the first week in October. This met with seemingly unanimous approval and it is thought that the trip will be made.
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