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General Charles King,
the famous soldier-novelist,
ill have a charming love
story in next Sunday's Republic.
THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
That American Capital
Can Do in the Philippines.
See Frank Carpenter's letter
next Sunday:
NINETY-THIRD YEAR
ST. LOUIS, HO., THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1900.
II In St. I.oulo. imp Lent.
TTf M. Outside St. I.inils, TnoCenlj.
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k BATTLE PROBABLY
Uli II lAnli-TSIIR
The Allies Lost No Time,
Starting Forward
August 6.
CHAFFEE'S DISPATCH
Gives All Credit for Pei-
Tsang Victory to
Japs.
A GERMAN HONORED.
Report That Yon Wal
dersee Is to Be Com
mander. Tlj. ncpublic Itcrrau.
3(th St. and Pennsylvania Avo.
Washinstou, Aus. 8. A cable message
was received from General ChaflVe to
day, in -which he conlirms tlie story of
the buttle of Pci-Tsauj:. He says that
the American troops, while on the scene,
were not engaged, because it was impos
sible to form them in a line on account
of the flooded condition of the country.
His dispatch is as follows:
"At the rtont, Aug. o. Pei-Tsang
handsomely takui this morning by Jap
anese troops, supported by English and
Americans, .lapauese loss considerable,
English slight, American none. Ground
very limited. In the morning American
troops occupied new position, which was
to form turning movement, but were
unable to form in line. We will cross
Pei-Ilo to left bank in morning and
move on Yaug-Tsuu.
War Department Disappointed.
Some disappointment is expressed that
tho United Btates troops, though onthc
licld, were unable to participate in. "the
light. It was contldently expected at the
department that the American regiments,
known to be in the advance, would be in
the heat of the battle. It was only the lack
of spaco In which to form a firing line that
kept them out of the battle.
The War Department oliicials have stated
all along that the Americans were at tho
head of tho column, and the fact that they
crossed the river and went on to the scena
of the next encounter Indicates that by this
time the regiments probably have engaged
tho enemy.
It Is rather remarkable that General
Chaffee mentions only the Japanese as tak-,
'in's a ..pi eminent part in the fight. In-fact,
ho says that theycaptMred' theEtronghold.
. He roaUes no mention of the French and
Hussln'ns. who were on the opposite side
of the river, according to the plan sub
mitted to the department by cable. lie
gives the. credit for tho victory to the
Japanese, "who were supported by English
and Americans."
It is not thought that either the French
or Russians-could have played a conspicu
ous part in the combat, else they would
hardly have been overlooked by the Amer
ican commander.
It Is thought at tho War Department that
the battle of Yang-Tsun, upon which town
the allies were moving already, has been
fought. Word of the- engagement is looked
for at any moment.
The Navy Department has received the
following cablegram from Admiral Itemcy:
"Che-Foo, Aug. 8. Bureau of Navigation,
Washington: Taku, Aug. 6. Chaffee re
ports Japanese took Pei-Tsang morning 6th.
Engagement over before Americans ar
rived. Movement probably continued to
Yang-Tsun. Inform Secretary of War.
(Signed) "KEaihi -C."
CHIM3SE B.ETB.EATIXU.
London. Aug. S. The British Consul at
Tlen-Tsin, under date of Monday, August
6. announces that the Chinese have been
expelled from Pei-Tsang and that they aro
in full retreat.
XO AUSTRIAN CASUALTIES.
Vienna. Aug. S. The commander of the
Austrian gunboat Zenta, now in Chinese
waters, cabled that Pei-Tsang was ca. lured
by tho allied forces August 5, and ta. t the
Chinese troops fled. He adds that theiu
were no casualties among the sixty men
from tho Zenta who were engaged.
EIOIAX hepoiiteij uhosex.
Cologne, Aug. a The Cologne Gazette's
Berlin correspondent says that he lias it
from an authoritative source that Field
Marshal Count von Waldersee has been ap
pointed Commander-in-Chier of the allied
troops In China,
It believes that the Intrusting of the pest
of Commander-in-Chief to Count von Wal
dersee is "an expression of tho great conli
denco the Powers have In the unselfish ci
forts of tho German Government."
Count von Waldersee arrived at Cassel
this afternoon to consult with Emperor 11
llani. Sir Prank Lascclles, the British Ambassa
dor, who has just returned to Berlin from
a vacation In England, takes a pessimistic
view of the Chinese situation. When inter
viewed to-day by a correspondent of the
Associated Press ho said that It s-eemed to
him that tho complications were growing
more serious.
It is generally believed that Germany wilt
s-end another expedition, bringing he total
German contingent up to SIMBu by the mid
dle of October, hut neither the Foreign OI
Jlce nor the Minister of War ,vill confirm
the reports to this effect.
The first application for naturalization by
a Chinaman was made hero to-day. The ap
plicant Is a merchant of twenty-lour years'
i evidence.
VOX AVAl.DEHSEE COI.NC.
Berlin. Aug. S. The Post says that Field
Marshal Count von Waldersee starts tor
China in a fortnight.
The Hamburg Boirsenhalle asserts that
the-Czar of Russia has eubled to Von Wal
dersee aii expression of his Majesty's sat
isfaction at the Field Marshal's appoint
ment as Commander-in-Chief of the Inter
national forces in China.
ICAISEU'S OWX AKUAXtSEMEXT.
Berlin, Aug. S. The German Foreign Of
fice, In confirming to the correspondent of
the Associated Press this evening the te
port of Count von Waldersee's appointment,
said this was only to the command of the
German forces in China, and that the ques
tion aa to whether he would command all
the International forces had not been set
tled. The correspondent asked if any .other
Power had suggested an appointment, but
the Foreign Office official Interviewed de
clined to answer.
Nearly all the evening papers, including
the semiofficial Nord Deutsch Allcgemeino
Zeltung, publish the statement that he has
keen uppolnted Commander-in-Chief of the
combined forces; It is understood that Em
geror William, has arranged the matter per
lonally and directly with the other Powers.
Continued on rajre Two.
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LITTLE SAMMY AND THE WILL-O'-THE-WISP.
GOODNOW OPPOSING SEYMOUR'S PLAN.
American Consul Believes the Landing of
Troops at Shanghai Wil! Provoke
Disturbances French Con
sul's Position.
London, Aug. 9, 4 a. m. The Shanghai cor
respondent of the Daily News, wiring yes
terday, says:
"United States Consul Goodnow strongly
opposes Admiral Seymour's intention to
land 3,00) troops, on the ground that such
an act would not be warranted by the cir
cumstances and would be likely to create
trouble. M. Bezaurc, the French Consul,
agrees to the arrangement, but says that
If the British land forces, tho French will
do likewise. The Austrians also will land
men. My personal opinion Is that the
landing of troops here at the pre&ent mo
ment would be a grave mistake."
The Daily Chronicle, commenting upon
American criticism of tho character of
Chinese "news" printed in some London
dallies, admits that the charges are only
too true, and that the practices of certain
papers in this respect are opposed to the
best traditions of British journalism. It
joins In the American protest against
trashy sensationalism.
Almost nil the news in tills morning's
papers upon which credence is placed
comes cither from Washington or direct
from British officials.
Thanks to the dispatches of Sir Claude
MacDonald and Bear Admiral Bruce, there
is a general Jspositlon to take a more
hopeful vie-v 'f the Chinese situation.
The report of the appointment of Field
Marshal Count von Waldersee as Commander-in-Chief
of the international forces
meets with general approval.
The Chinese Legation believes that the
members of the foreign legations have not
yet left Pekin, but that they will do so,
and declare that the edict of August 2,
authorizing their departure, would not
liavo been issued had not the foreign Min
isters signified a willingness to accept tho
escort.
This, however, is at variance with Minis
ter Conger's report.
WAR NOT WARRANTED.
Secretary Long Suys Proper Indem
nity Should Satisfy Us.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Boston, Mass., Aug. S. Secretary
who Is nt Illngham, said to-day:
iong.
"Tho comments on Mr. Conger's message
are merely based on guespwork, and we
must await otlicial confirmation betore we
can say that war is inevitable. The point
around which we are circling is this: The
Ministers must be rescued. In no way can
any one circumvent that.
"I believe that if the Ministers and mis
sionaries were in our hands the United
States Army would withdraw from China.
Wo are not looking for territorial aggrand
izement and would be content with a proper
indemnity. I think in the end China will see
the necessity of submitting to our demands,
thus obviating war. The other Powers may
light, despite a safe deliverance of the for
eigners. I can only speak for the part
America will play. I do not believe Mr.
Conger's dispatch warrants a declaration of
war on our part."
PARLIAMENT PROROGUED.
Queen's Speech Refers to the Crisis
iu China.
London, Aug. 8. Parliament adjourned to
day after the appropriation bill had been
pasred by both houses.
The Queen's speech, after stating that the
relations with the Powers of Europe ami
America continue friendly, and making a
reference to the establishment of the com
monwealth of Australia, refers to the war in
South Africa, "which has placed In the
strongest light the heroism and high mili
tary qualities of the troops brought together
under my banner from this country, from
Canada. Australia and my South African
possessions."
Referring to China, the speech from the
throne says:
"The British and other legations at Pe
kin have b unexpectedly attacked by an
WILL CALL EXTRA SESSION
TO FREE THE FILIPINOS.
"There is an easy, honest, honorable solution of the Philippine ques
tion. It is set forth in tho Democratic platform and it is submitted with
confidence to the American people.
"If elected, I will ennveue Congress In extraordinary session as soon as
inaugurated, and recommend an immediate declaration of the nation's pur
pose, lirst, to establish a stable form of government in the Philippine
Islands, just as wo are now establishing n stable form of govern
ment in Cuba; second, to give independence to Hie Filipinos just as
we have promised to give independence to the Cubans; third, to protect
the Filipinos from outside interference while they work out their destiny,
just as we have protected the Kopulilics of Central and .South America,
and are. by the Monroe Doctrine, pledged to protect Cuba." From Mr.
P.ryan's Speech of Acceptance.
Insurgent mob, and It Is feared many of
their inmates have been murdered. How
far the Chinese authorities are accomplices
in this atrocious crime and whether the
British Minister and his family are among
the victims are matters still in some un
certainly. The utmost effort:? will be made
by myself and my allies to visit with
worthy punishment tho authors of this un
exampled crime."
The speech also refers to the Ashanti up
rising and the famine and plague In India.
Tho closing hours of the session were en
livened by tho sharp replies of the Secre
tary of State for tho Colonies, Mr. Cham
berlain, to his political critics.
An Innovation in the Queen's speech which
BRITISH MINISTER REPORTS.
Sir Claude MacDonald's
Though He Says
Killed, 110
London, Aug. 8. In the House of Com
mons to-day Mr. Broderlck, Parliamentary
Secretary for the Foreign Office, read a
telegram from Sir Claude MacDonald,
British Minister to China, received In cipher
nt tho Foregn Office this morning. Tho dis
patch was in reply to a Government mes
sage and iKire date of Pekin, August 3. It
was as follows:
"I ha-e to-day received your cipher tele
gram forwarded to mo by the Chinese Min
ister. The shell and cannon fire ceased on
July 16, but the rllle lire has continued from
the Chinese positions held by Government
troops and Boxers Intermittently ever since.
The casualties since then have been slight.
Except one private of marines all tho
wounded are doing well. The rest of the
British in tho legation aro well, Including
the whole garrison.
"The total of killed is sixty and of wound
ed 110. We have strengthened our fortifi
cations. We have over 200 women and
children refugees In the legntlon. The Chi
neso Government and refused transmission
to telegrams in cipher until now."
Mr. Broderlck also read the following dis
patch from Admiral Bruce, filed at Che-Foo,
August C:
"The allies, about 12,000 strong, attacked
the Chinese's intrenched position at Hsiku,
about two miles outside Tlen-Tsin, early
this morning. The Chinese were driven
out and retired northward, pursued by
the allies, who occupied Pei-Tsang. Trans
ports followed up the troops. By road
and river the advance upon Pekin has been
begun."
This dispatch does not give the date of
leaving Tlen-Tsin. Air. Broderlck said he
thought the messages were, 'on the whole,
satisfactory. The country understood the
policy of her Majesty's Government In re
gard to cnina. wnich was to carry on
with absolute firmness and determination
the measures taken to preserve the coun
try's Interests.
ItUllLlX LEGATION I1I2AKD KKOM.
Berlin. Aug. S. The Foreign Office has
received tho following dispatch from Herr
Buelow. First Secretary of the German
Legation at Pekin, dated Tsin-An.
"Since July 21 the situation has not
changed. There has been neither attacks
by the troops en masse upon us, nor shell
fire, only desultory rifle fire. The health
of the members of the legation is compara
tively good. The wounded are progress
ing." ITALY'S MINISTER REPORTS.
Rome, Aug. 8. The Foreign Office here
has received a cipher dispatch, bearing the.
signature of the Italian Minister at Pekin,
not dated, in which the Minister, the Mar
quis Salvago Raggi. confirms the reports of
tho murder of Baron von Ketteler, the Ger
man Minister, and adds that the legations
of Belgium, Austria and Italy havo been
evacuated, the members of the legations,
missionaries and foreigners to the number
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I BLACK FLAGS
I GOING TO PEKIN,
5 Hong Kong, Aug. 8. Two de
4. detachments of Indian troops here
ij have been notified to prepare to
4 proceed to Shanghai. X
X About .'1,000 Black Flags left
2 Canton to-day, ostensibly bound
for Pekin.
4, It is reported at Canton that the
French intend to clear the Chinese
craft from the creek separating
the artificial island of Sim-Mien
and Canton. The Chinese protest 4
against such action as calculated X
to cause disturbances.
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caused some comment, was tho mentioning
of America specifically. The speeches' from
the throne usually allude to the Powers
generally or to the European Powers.
Message Is Hopeful,
Losses Are Sixty
Wounded.
of 700 seeking refugo In the British Lega
tion. Tho Catholic missions in the mirth city,
It Is further announced, hold out, defended
by thirty French and len Italian niarine.J.
The British I,eeati3n, when the disnaich
was sent, was provisioned for two weeks.
"SiTUATIOX .HOST PKIIII.ors."
Madrid, Aug. S. The Spanish Minister in
Pekin, Sonor B. J. de Cologan, telegraph
that the Spunish Legation has suffered
"slight damage," adding that "the situa
tion is most painful and perilous."
He conlirms what Is already known re
garding the attitude of the Chinese Govern
ment. PREDICTS WAR ON CHINA.
Congressman Brownlow Thinks
Crisis Will Come in Ten Days.
RKPUllMC SPECIAL
Nnshvllle, Tenn., Aug. 8. Congressman
Walter P. Brownlow, a member of the Mil
itary Committee of the House of Repre
sentatives, who has been here attending a
conference of Republicans, looking to a
restoration of harmony in the ranks, talked
freely to-day on tho Chinese situation. Ho
expressed the opinion that an extra session
of Congress would be held, and that the
United States will become involved in the
war with Ciiinn. In ills opinion, a week or
ten days will tell the story. He said:
"The next ten days will develop what ac
tion is neceesary on the part of President
McKlnley. He can only use troops author
ized by Congress, and he haa exhausted tho
available forces. These aro either iu China
or en route. If It Is the purpose of the
Chinese Government to allow the further
destruction of human life, the massacre of
this missionaries, I see no remedy except
for tlie President to reconvene Congress anil
submit the matter to their judgment.
"Congress alono has the power to deelaro
war when war Is thought to be absolute!-.-
necessary and when declared.
"The situation is of an unparalleled char
acter. Take tho country over and you wiil
find the anti-war or religious element all
in favor of resenting in tho most forcible
manner the massacre of American citizens
by the Chinese.
"The United States will only go to war
with tha Chinese Government when there,
is absolutely no other way of securing jus
tice and protecting our citizens from beins
murdered and outraged. If McKlnley should
convene Congress It would be as a last ie
sort, when all diplomatic efforts have
failed."
TO'PROTECT WHITES.
British Troops Will Be Landed at
Shanghai.
Shanghai, Aug. 8. Vice Admiral Seymour
has arranged with the Viceroy of Nankin
for a British occupation of the British set
tlements at Shanghai.
Tlie German warship Seeadler haa ar
rived at Tsln-Tau from Apia.
CHINA IS
NOT
Emphatic Message Directs Atten
tiou to the Conditions Here
tofore Laid Down.
ANXIOUS CONFERENCES IN WASHINGTON.
Gravest Apprehensions That a Great War Will
Ensue Wu to Be Handed Passports if
Reply Is Unsatisfactory.
Washington. Thursday, Atifr. 9. 2 a. in. A niossaj: was sent to China last
uii;ht, containing piireinptory dcinaiiils, ami unless these he complied with at
once his passports will ho handed to Minister Wu Tiu Fsuij:.
The dispatch was sent by Aetinp Secretary of State Adee, after a loiiir con
ference with the President m the longdistance telephone.
It demands a feolemn assurauce from China as to Minister Conner's safety,
tlie delivery to him of a dispatch in cipher and the receipt 01 his reply there
to, also in cipher.
If these demands are not complied with, Minister AVtt will be sent home,
Congress will be called iu extra session and war will be formally declared on
China.
China's compliance- with our demand for free and unrestricted communica
tion with our Minister was only partial. True, she allowed him to send 11s a
dispatch, but this showed him to be Iu imminent peril from the Emperor's
own troops. And this is not satisfactory.
The supreme crisis iu Chinese affairs will be reached witliiu forty-etylit
hours.
CONGER'S MESSAGE MAKES CRISIS ACUTE.
Washington, Aug. S. The Chinese situation is considered very grave by the
authorities in Washington. The receipt of the message from Minister Conger
last night, which indicated a continuation of the firing upon the legationers
and tlie Chinese Government's insistence that the Ministers should leave Pe
kin, which Mr. Conger considered would mean certain death, brought matters
to an acute stage.
All day the Cabinet officers who are in town have been consulting with
each other, and tlie President has been communicated witli by telegraph, and
over the long-distance telephone. Secretary Koot held two conferences with
Attorney General Griggs and several with Acting Secretary of State Adee, and
their views were communicated to the President.
It was announced ollicially at the close of the day that a message to the
Imperial Government at Pekin bad'beeu delivered to Minister "Wu for trans
mission to his Government. The test of tlie message was prepared by Acting
Secretary of State Adee and Secretary Koot.
GRAVEST APPREHENSIONS ARE FELT.
Meanwhile, the gravest apprehensions are felt here In ollicial circles for
the safety of the imprisoned Ministers in Pekin. The statement of li Hung
Chang that it is absolutely impossible for tlie allies to enter Pekin to escort
the Ministers to Tlen-Tsin adds greatly to the seriousness of the situation. It
clearly implies the intention of the Chinese Government to resist the advance
of the allies to the fullest extent of its power, coupled with the further com
plication that hostile demonstrations on the part of the allies may jeopardize
tlie lives of the Ministers.
So far as is known there is no present pnrpo.su of calling a halt in the
allied movement agaiust Pekin. It is acknowledged that the relief column Is
not strong enough to maintain war agaiust the Chinese Empire for any gieat
length of time, but heavy re-enforcements are en route to China.
It is the present situation, however, that worries the administration, and
there is general chagrin that it is not in a position to enforce its demands and
bring the Chinese authorities to instant terms.
In the course of the next two months- there will be about t,0U0 additional
American troops on Chinese soil, not counting many thousands more that
could be transferred from the Philippines in case of necessity. The Chinese
will be held to a strict accountability for any injury that may be sustained
by American interests iu the present crisis. What should be done for the im
mediate relief of the Ministers is tlie problem now confronting the adminis
tration. PRESIDENT'S DEMANDS NOT MET.
The Stnte Department sent a cipher cable
message to -Minister Cunger. responsive to
his message made public last night, and
Intended to test the assertion of the Chi
nese edict that free cipher communication
would be allowed.
Tho message sent to the Chinese Govern
ment through Mr. Wu, according to tho
best information obtainable, informs that
Government that the removal of the re
strictions upon , communication with our
Minister, evidenced both by the receipt of
.Mr. Conger's message and the transmission
of the edict of August 5. la very gratifying,
but is not an entire compliance with the
original demands of tho President in his
reply to the appeal for mediation. The Pres
ident in his original communication to the
Emperor of China laid down three condi
tions precedent to any action looking to
negotiations for the settlement of the dllll
cultles between China and the Powers.
These conditions, in the President's own
words, were as follows:
"1 most solemnly urge upon your Majes
ty's Government to give public assurance
whether the foreign Ministers are alive, and
if so. in what condition.
"To put the diplomatic representatives
of tlie Powers iu Immediate and free com
munication with their respective Govern
ments, and to remove all dangers to all
their lives and liberty.
"To place tho imperial authorities of
China in communication with the relief ex-
TO CONTEST EVERY
There is no doubt among officials at Wash
ington that the Chinese intend to contest
every foot of the way to Pekin. At such a
rate of loss to the allies as that at Pel
Tsang the allied forces would be terribly
depleted before they could reach the gates
of Pekin.
As nearly us can be determined by re
ports, the allies have an army of some
where between 14,000 and 10,00) about six
teen miles from Tlen-Tsin, on tlie road to
Pekin, confronted by an army of at least
twice, perhaps three times, their tumber.
Tho forward movement of the allied Is the
only thing morally possible and this la
physically extremely difficult.
The only theory advanced against the
calling together of Congress Is that nothing
Congress could do would be in time to meet
the present emergency. An alternative is
the immediate dispatch of a considerable
force from the Philippines. To do this pre
sents a difficulty which the administration
does not care to encounter. Reports from
General MacArthur declare it to be im
possible to spuro more troops from the
Philippines, and It is said that the situa
tion in China is giving new courage to the
Filipino rebels and that they are showing
signs of restlessness which render tho re
tention of the army there at its present
strength necessary. If any considerable
number of troops are taken from the Phil
ippines their places will have to be supplied
as speedily as possible, and to do this Con
gress will have to be called into session.
Tho possibility of the relief army being
cut off and besieged at somo place of de
fense occupied It they meet with resistance
of too arcat magnitude for their strength,
TOLD SHE HAS
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pedltion, so that co-operation may be se
cured between them for tht liberation of
the legations and the protection of foreign
ers by the restoration of order."
These three demand practically were re
iterated in the dispatch which Secretary
Ilay sent to Consul General Goodnow at
Shanghai, August 1, for submission to Earl
I.i Hung Chang. The authorities consider
that tho opening of communication with
.Minister Conger, therefore, only partly
complies with tho President's demands.
With the Ii-gatioiierj still under lire, the
Chinese Government cannot be said to havo
removed "all dangers to their lives and
liberty," and, moreover, so far as known
here, the Imperial authorities of China
have made no efforts to communicate and
co-op-rate with the rellff expedition. The
new demand upon the Chinese Government
is for square-toed compliance with these
conditions.
There Is hope, growing out of the fact
that the Chinese Government has yielded
partly, that when confronted with the linn
position taken by the United States, it will
bo sulllciently impressed to make complete
acquiescence. This Government's deter
mination, it is hoped, will show the Chinese,
Government that the United States ure not
to be trilled with, and will bring the shift
ing, evasive authorities in Pekin to a full
realization of the situatiun. and the conse
quences of refusal.
FOOT OF THE WAY.
and the possibility of lighting being thus
extended over many months, must. It is
said, bo taken into consideration, and
whether the relief expedition succeeds or
falls, unless before they reach Pekin the
Chinese Government chungc-s its attitude
and delivers the foreigners In safety to
the advancing army, there is likely to he
necessity for action by Congress. If China
insists on resistance, as she seems now de
termined to do, an extra session is viewed
as absolutely unavoidable.
NO ROOM FOR POSTAL CLERKS.
Transport Going to China Already
Overcrowded.
Washington, Aug. 8. The Post Ofliee De
partment is experiencing difficulty in get
ting Its party of postal experts off for
China.
It was expected that the party of six
who had been appointed for the work
would leave on the transport sailing from
San Francisco on the ICth inst., but the
War Department has notified Acting Post
master General Shallenberger, that it has
been unable to provide for a number of
navy contract Surgeons whom the navy
Department wants sent on the transport,
and that the postal party probably could
not be taken care of.
Tho Post Office Department, however, Is
urging that at least two of the postal
party Messrs. Iloblnson, who will havo
charge, and Huns, who will supervise tho
financial part of tho work bo accommo
dated on the transport.
DEMANDS.
I ONE ENVOY MAY
i HAVE LEFT PEKIN. t
5 Loudon, Aug. !1 I A. M. Tho X
j Kome correspondent of the Daily j
I Mail announces the reception i-
2 there of otlicial dispatches from JT
4 the Italian Minister in Fekiu as-
serting that he left Pekin on July 4.
:!1. presumably for Tien-Tsin. )
This, however, is so utterly at
variance with the action and iu- j
tentions of other Ministers heard T
from that it secmalmost incredi-
ble. If true, it opens up an inter- 4
esting Held of speculation concern-
ing the fate of the Italian repre- "
tentative.
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X ROAD TO PEKIN X
REPORTED OPEN. X
Che-Poo, Aug. 7. During tlie cn
X iagement on Sunday, which pre
X -cded the occupation of Pet-Tsang
J jy the allies, the Russians lost 500
rilled and the British fifty. The
Germans and Japanese also lost
heavily.
The road to Pekin is supposed to
be oiieii.
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PAGES SIX AND SEVEN-Speechcs
of William J. Bryan and Adlai
E. Stevenson, accepting nomlna-
tlons for President and Vice Presl-
dent, and Mr. Bryan's first cam-
palgn speech.
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1. China Told She Has Not Met Our De
mands.
Battle Probably On at Tang-Tsung.
Goodnow Oppdses Seymour's Plan.
2. Edict Direct From Pekin. 1
Court Willing to Extradite Neely.
3. Wedding That Wasn't Planned.
Elopers' Day at Clayton.
Abandoned Years Ago, Now Seeks Par
trnts.
Woman Victim of Coal Oil Explosion.
"Women Attacked by Heat Victim.
Police After the Dynamiters.
Imperial Theater Bought by Havlln.
Brady's Troubles Bunched.
Fined for Beating Husband.
4. Pace-Track Results.
Baseball Games.
Z. Sports Guessing on Fitz and Gus.
Drugs End Brief Honeymoon.
The Uailroads.
City News In Brief.
5. Editorial.
Quietly Wed at "Wellston.
Itetallers Boom St. Louis Markets.
9. Texas Democratic Convention.
One Funeral for Husband and Wife.
10. Itepublic Want Ads.
11. New Corporations.
12. Grain and Produce.
13. Financial News.
Itlver Telegrams.
11. Woman's Screams Terrltied Him.
Bag of Diamonds Lost on a Car.
Powers's Witnesses Make Denials.
Child Longed to He a Social Queen.
MILES NOT OPTIMISTIC.
J)ocs :N'ot rmlerstaml Why His Ad
vice Hits Uet'ii Rejected.
New York. Aug. 8. Lieutenant General
Xelxon A. .Miles Is Clio guest of Captain
Bcber, his son-in-law. on dovernor s Is
land. General Miles, when seen by a im
porter to-djy. admitted that It hnd been
hia personal wish to besent to China wi
to' the Philippines to take a general view
of th situatiun. but said that he did not
presume to understand why his ndvlce had
been rejected thus far. The General is here
on a pleasure trip solely. He will spend
inueh of hi time playing golf.
General Miles, dicujsing the Chinese sit
uation, said thai he regarded it as very se
rious. "China." he wild, "is a bad country for
troops to move through. Sertoli obstacles
are to lie encounteitd in forwarding mu
nitions of war and genTal supplies. I see
a force of KUIH) Chinese soldier is reported,
to be within a day's .march of Tien-Tsin.
It fe possible they may strike in behind
the relief column and threaten Its line of
communication, it would be a senoiM mat
ter were the column cut oft, us there fa
no supporting force to rush to Its aid."
He said th.it the t'niteil State should ba
able to get Tsft) troops Into China within,
a month. Continuing. General Miles said:
Tin not surprised at the tight the Chinese'
are making. It Is well known among those
who follow events in the Flowery King
dom that the Government has been storing
munitions of war and making preparations
for the past several years. They are an In
genious people, and can imitate almost any
thing made by others."
MORE CREDIT FOR KEMPFF.
In Jaiian His Course Is Eliciting
.Praise.
Yokohama, July 27, via Victoria, British
Columbia, Aug. 8. Opinions are beginning
to be freely expressed that the attack upon
the Taku forts, or, rather, the ultimatum,
which led to it, was a blunder. If this was.
Indeed, the case, it Is felt by many Amer
icana that Admiral Kempff, In withdrawing
hla consent to the act and refusing to take
part with the nllles, should be entitled to
the utmost credit for his course, which re
quired the highest kind of courage o:, hl3
part. In these circumstances, the fact is
noted that the Germans are claiming that
the decision which led to the attack wan
due to the effort of the German Admiral.
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