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a lit VOL. X THE DALLES, WASCO COUNTY, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1900. NO. 34 III H M THE POWERS HELD AT THE GATES Russian General Alone Declines to Be a Party to an Agreement Not to Violate the Imperial City, Declar ing His Government Has Declared War on China. Nkw York, Aug. 24. A dispatch to (he Herald from Pekin says that on Wednesday, August 15th, the American troop9 attacked the gates leading into the imperial city. In the afternoon th operations were halted and a con ference of the generals was held which resulted in the withdrawal of the Amer ican troops. At tins conference all ex cept the Russians agreed not to violate the imperial city and decided that ths objt'Ctof the expedition had been ac complished pending further advices from the interested powere. The Rus sian general stated that bis government had declared war on China. A London dispatch to the Tribune this morning says: Russia now has Manchuria at her mercy. The St Petersburg correspondent of the Mail states that after Sizikar and Moukden have been stormed the subjugation of the province will be complete. Pekin, Thursday, Aug. 1, via Shang hai. Thursday Aug. 23. (Copyrighted 1900, by the Associated Press.) The ah lied troops have surrounded the iinperi al city and stationed sentries at the gates. They refrain from entering pend ing instructions from their governments Genral Chaffee says the fighting Is end ed. The Japanese troops have relieved the Pei Tsang Cathedra), where 15 French nuns and 40 French and Italian soldies have been besieged just about two months. They found that five had been killed. Captain Reilly, battery F, Fifth Unit ed States Artillery, who was killed at the Imperial palace, was buried in the legation grounds. General Chaffee, the British and Japanese generals and many civilians were present at the interment. The Japanese troops are encamped in the grounds of the "Temple of Heaven." The Emperor and Empress Dowager rre supposed to have Aid northward. Taught a Lcidd, Washington, Aug. 24. The first as surances reached here today that the powerful Chinese viceroys were disposed to accept the new condition of affairs in China and would assist in the mainten ance of peace. The information came in a dispatch through diplomatic chan nels, and stated that one of the foreign officers had received a telegram from two of the most powerful central vice roys stating that they intended to give thtir best efforts to maintain quiet throughout the central portions of China. As this assurance came subsequent to the capture of Pi-kin it is regared as a favorable sign of disposition of the vice roys, whose authority In the Interior in very great. Their course has been watched with much concern by officials, foreii.ee Pekin is in a chaotic condi tion, the most influential authoiity in the empire is that of the viceroys. On Hundred KrltUh frleonere Itenctied London, Aug. 24. The following dis patch lias been received at the war of ficii from Lord Roberts: "Pretoria, Thursday, Aug. 2:5. Bad-en-Powell rescued 100 British prisoners at Warm Baths, August 22, ami captur ed 21 Boers and a German artillery of ficer. "Butler's casualties, August 21st, were (even men killed and Captain Ellershaw and 21 men wounded, and five men niiesing, "Kitchner, August 22, had eight casu. alties. While reconnoitering in the Koiuati Valley, Rnndle found 140,000 rounds of ammunition buried. "The columns pursuing Dewet made wonderful marches. Colonel MacKin non covered 224 miles in 14 days." ri I'rlrn tot llornee and Wheat. I.akkvikw, Or., Aug. 21. There is a brisk demand for cavalry horses in this ection, and every available horse is be ing rounded up and broken to ride for the market. There will t e fewer horses on the ranges in Lake county this win ter than for many years. It Is under stood that the German government is Iso rconrinir the coutitrv for horses. nd as it uses mares as well as horses, the ranchers can sell out pretty close, "igh pricHS are offered. Kemrned Ktll rr Ell. Stevenson, Wash., Aug. 21. The f 1 lowing la the list of democratic and pop uiist delegates selected to represent '-.. . i caiman in county at the state conveii- I turn, to be held at Seattle An,;tist 27th, nearly all of whom are understood to be anti-Roi!era men Governor Rover. hn importuned in 1897 not to veto the Lvle- Washougal state waon road bill said, "To h with the little counties ;" and now the delegates say, "To h with Rogers!" Following are the dele gates : Democrats J derwood. T. W and W. L. Grav P. Gillette, Amos Un Lusk, James Kevins Populists B. F. Beals, Horace Wet'n erell, J H. Ginder, John Maekey and J. O. Wing. Italians lruti-f. Washington, Aug. 2"i. A protest has been sent to the papal legation by the lea.iing Italians of Louisville, Ky., against the recent action of the Very Rev. Dr. Bouchet, vicar-general of that diocese, in refusing to conduct a solemn mortuary service in honor of King Hum bert' memory. It says that Father Bouchet lias consented to offei a, simple low mass for this purpose, but declined to hold any more elaborate service. The present bishop of Louisville, Dr. Williaui McCloekey, was for many years with the American college in Rome, and therefore lias decided views on the diffi culties existing between the Vatican and the Qmrinal since 1870. Whether his feelings on this question have prompted him to support Father Bou chet's attitude against paying exemplary honors to King Humbert's memory is not known, but the fact he sustains his vicar-general's contention lead many Itilirns to infer so. Arhbishop Marti- nelii enjiys the right in this conn try of disciplining any priest or prelate for breach of duty, but since the present action of Dr. Bouchet is no infraction of the moral law, it is evident that neither himself nor his local superior, Bishop McCloskey, will incur any severe penalty. No Negotiations, London, Aug. 27 The Japanese gov eminent has notified Earl Li that ne gotiations will be impossible until pleni potentiaries acceptable to the powers are appointed. Japan suggest the vice roys of Nankin and Wu Chang and Earl Li. If these are appointed, and China expresses a willingnes to rjjake full in demnity, Japan is ready to assist her to the utmost. Li Hung Chang, Refolding to a Shang hai dispatch, dated yesterday, has once more postponed his departure for the north. tiood 'rice fur May. Ohkoon City, Aug 24. It is already evident that Clackamas County farmers will receive a good prica for 'heir bay crop, the yield being up to the average. Charles Holman, of Meadowbrook, who is an inspector in the internal revenue office in Portland, but still looks after his farming Interests, has contracted to sell 150 tons of hay delivered at Barlow for $11 per ton. It was purchased by a government contractor. War Not Declared. Washington, Aug. 20. Russia, Ger many and Japan have not declared war upon China either separately or in concert. This statement is made upon authority of the highest character, What those nations may do in the next forty-eight hours or within the next fortnight is a question which no one in Washington-is prepared to answer. Gold from the north. Skatt,i.e, Aug. 20. The steamship Ohio arrived from Nome today with 332 passengers and treasure e.-tiinnted at $2,000,000. About ono-tlilrd of the gold came from Nome. The Klondike con tributed the remainder. The steamer South Portland arrived tonight with 140,000 in gold from Nome 113 steerage passengers. Death Sentence Confirmed. London, Aug. 24. A special dispatch from Pretoria, dated todav, says Gener al Lord Roberts has confirmed the sen tence of death imposed upon Lieutenant Cordtia, formerly of the Slants artillery, who was convicted of being a ringleader in the plot to abduct Gf neral Roberts and kill British ofheers. May Nellie In VellowMoiie Vallejr. Sr. Pah., Minn., Aug. 24 A Helena, Mont., special to the Dispatch says: A. Wormser, of Helena, has made arrange ments to purchase a large tract of land in the Yellowstone Valley. He declares he will tiring a largo number of Boers from the Trantvaal. Volcanic Hritlom Are grand, but skin eroptioni rob life ,.f I . Murk en's Arinci falve cures them j also old, running and fever sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Chapped Hand, Chilblains. Best Pile euro on earth. Drives out pains and aeh-s. Only 2'ct. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold at Illakeley's drug store. - DECLARED WAR ON THE CHINESE Declaration of Russia, Germany Japan Invite England and United States to Retire. and the ("iik Foo, Aug.-24 (Friday). It rumored on good authority that Russia uermany ami Japan have declared war on China and invito England and the United States to retire. Mauy Itoxera la 1'ekiu, London, Aug. 20, 2:11) a. m. The only news of the night from China comes via Beilin, where official dispatches have been received, dated Taku, Anirtist 2oth reporting on authority that an undated Russian Pekin tu!egram received Wed nesday last says that large masses of Boxers are still in ttie southern part of the capital, and that a force of troop under Prince Ching is in the imperial city. According to a special dispatch from Berlin, Germany has not received any proposals'or suggestions from the United States for an international conference The foreign office considers the idea of such a conference as premature, and de sires the allied commanders to exercise control in Pekin and the occupied parts of China until Count Waldersee shall have assumed command and have time to report on the situation. The generally .well-informed Viede mosti, of St. Petersburg, says it is the opinion in diplomatic quarters tiiere that the withdrawal of the allies from Pekin, now that the foreigners have been rescued, would facilitate peace negotiations. Chatlee' lteeoinmendation. New Yokb, Aug. 25. A special to the Herald from Washington says: Msjir-General Chaffee has recomend ed that the united states troops now in China be withdrawan as soon as all the Americans in Pekin have reached places of safety. His cable dispatch advising this and accumulating evidences of lack of har mony among the powers were the main subjects of discussion at Friday's 'cabi net meeting. The president and all the members of the administration are anxious to get the troops oi't of China at the earliest possible date, but it can be said on authority that there will be no immcdiato withdrawal of American ferces unless there Is an immediate change in conditions. Tiiere I a disposition in administra tion circles tJ believe that General Chaf fees recommendation was based on military considerations alone and that he did not take political considerations into account when making it, though there is reason to think that his dis patch was sent after consultation with Minister Conger. Withdrawal of American troops will be considered periuissable when the res toration oi order and obtaining those guarantees for the protection of A meri can life and property contemplated by Secretary Hay's note of July 3, can pro ceed without their presence. The withdrawal of the troops will be required if, through the the declaration of war against China by one or more of t ho powers, a condition should nriee which would temporarily at lea't inter fere with the accomplishment of the objects which the United States had in view in co-operating with other nations. Famine Imminent. London, nj. 27.Gener.il Dorward, In his reuort ( tho engagement outside of Tien Tsin. A j nist 19. when the Ameri cans, British, ami Japanese signu ly de feated a large foice of Boxers, killing over 300, says in a dispatch, dated Au gust 15th : 'The lines of communication near Tien Tsin are now free from danger. The enemy had been treating the vilnges badly. Several decapitated bodies were f Hind near their camp. The villagers are now flecking to Tien Tsin at the rate of about 1000 a day. As there is not more than a month's food snpp'y, there is every prospect of a famine shortly." This declaration that a famine is im minent in consequence of the inade quacy of provisions for the hordes of refugees at Tien Tsin adds a new ele ment of peril to the situation. Hrna'or Palrhmik'n Mump Tour. Chicago, Aug. 25. United States Senator Fairbanks w ill shortly begin a campaigning tour under the auspices of the republic in national committee, which will embrace the stairs of Kansas, Colorado, I tub, California, Oregon, Washingtcn, Montana, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, and Illinos. The time after the Senator's return will lie fpint in speaking in Indiana. The dates of tl.e speeches will be fixed by the central committees ol the varleus states. The first speech will probably be in Kansas on October 7. 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During last May an infant child of our neighbor was suffering form cholera in fantum. The doctors bnd given up all hopes of recovery. I took a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy to the house, telling them I felt sure it would do good if used ac cording to directions. In two days time the child bad fully recovered. The child is now vigorous and healthy. I have re commended this remedy frequently ami have never known it to fail. Mrs. Curtis Baker, Brookwalter, Ohio. Sold by Blakeley & Houghton. I'redlrl t'prUlna- All Over China. Oakland, Calif., Aug. 25. In a lec ture on the situation in China, delivered here, Consul-General Ha Yon said : Recent advices inform me that the United States will keep troops in China. I hope it will not be so. Theto will bo great danger in such n course. I fear hen it is known that the Chinese cap ital is in the hands of foreigners there ill lie a terrible uprising all over Chins. 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General Olivier has been captured." The text of Lord Roberts' dispatch from Belfast, under today's date, an nouncing the capture ot General Olivier, shows that three of Olivier's sons also were captured in the attack which tl.e Boers made from three rides on Win burg. Lord Roberts adds that General Olivier's was "the moving spirit among the Boers in the southeast pot lion of the Orange Colony during the war," London, Aug. 27. The following dis patch was sent today by Lord Roberts: "Belfast (Sunday), Aug. 20. Engaged the enemy the greater part of the day, over a perimeter of nearly thirty miles, Littleton's division and two brigades of cavalry, all onder Buller, operated south west of Dalmanutha. French, with two brigades of cavalry, moved northwest ol Belfast, driving the enemy to Lekenvly, on the Belfast-Lydenburg road. As soon as French reached Lekenvly, Pole-Carew advance from Belfast in support. "The enemy in considerable strength opposed Buller's and Pole-Carew'a ad vance. He brought three long Toms and many other guns and pom-poms (quick firing guns; into action. The firing, until dark, was hot and persistent. Buller hopes his casualties will not exceed forty. Pole-Carew has not yet reported. The Boers are making a determined stand. They have a large number of guns, the country is difficult and well suited for their tactics and is less favorable to cavalry than any we have hitherto worked over." Gktums Fabm, Aug. 27. General Pole- Carew came into touch with tho Borrs at their main position at Dalmanutha en Saturday and shelled a plantation east of Belfast. The Boers replied with long range guns. General French, on General Bailer's flank, exchanged shots with the Boer! but no damage was done. An artillery duel occurred on the British front also, the 12-pounders bombarding the Boer's position and the latter dis playing great enterprise In handling tiiei.' guns, which were placed in strong position. 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In nccordatca with the recent general request from the civil service commission, Postmaster General Smith today iesut d the follow ing order regarding political assessments : "Order No. 1041. The attention of all ! postmasters, officers and employes of the postal service is invited to sec i ions 07, 6, 59, lit), till and 400 of the po?t1 laws and regulations, edition of lSKi, relative to political assessments or contributions, I and to the conduct of the officers and I postal employes of the service in connec I lion witli civil sff.iirJ. Close observance of these regulations is et j lined, nd dis regard thereof will be promptly dealt with. Postmaster and other i.fficers of the service w ill f ill the attention of their nibonlinates to this order." Cnllrrtttii the Indemnity. Wasiiixuion, Aug. 27. It is said in administration circles that in the event of the ability of the powers to agree ur.c n Chinese policy that will preserve the integrity of the empire, the plan molt likely to be adopted w ill provide for in ternational administration of the customs service. Under this plan, representatives of the several allied powers having forces on Chinese soil will bo etation-d at all the ctmoina p.irls of China to supervise ' or administer tiie eervice an I watch the revenues with a view to ensuring the collection of the enormous indemnity that will be individually demanded by eachif the governments. It is under stood that that or sunn joint super visory scheme of a similar character will be favored by this government and while the other government!) may make other proposals for future policy of a different nature, there is no information in the possession of this government to indicate inharmonious action on such a super visory plan. OFFICIALS ARE' STILL IN HIDING Several Ministers of the Tsuug li Yamuo Are Said to Be iu Pekin, However, and May Appear Soon, According to Message From Conger. Washington, Aug. 27. The depart ment of state makes public the following dispatch from Minister Conger, received this morning: "From Taku, Aug. 27. Secretary of State, Washington: No important de velopments since laet dispatch. Military is trying to restore. No representative of the Chinese government encountered yet. Several ministers of the Tsung II Yamun reported in the city, and are eipected to appear soon. Generals decide not to enter the imperial palace, leaving it practically vacant. Two thousand Germans arrived today. "Conger." This diBpatch is undated, but from the fact that it mentions the arrival of a German force at Pekin, which has not yet been reported from any other quarter, it is presumed to be of very recent origin. Bkki.in, Aug. 27. A dispatch received here from Tien Tsin says large bodies of Boxers are concentrating fifteen miles northeast of Twang-Sun ( As Twang Sun dues not appear on any of the available maps or In the Gazetteer, it is possible the Berlin dispatch may refer to Tang Tsun, on the Pei Ho river, about sixteen miles, as the crow flies, from Pekin. Rome, Aug. 27. A dispatch received here from Taku under date of Sunday, August 20, confirms previous reports that a convoy was being formed at Pekin to conduct, under a strong escort, the allies' wounded, and the women and children to Tien Tain. It ulnar of Paris, Aug. 28, 4 : i Hefeat. !5 a. u. A special dispatch the the Siecle from St, Peters- burg says: "It is persistently rumored in St. Petersburg that the Russian government has received a dispatch asnerting that after a fierce battle inside Pekin, the al lies retreated, losing 1800 tnen, mostly Russians. It is further said that the Chinese occupy forty fortified positions from which they are bombard fug the al lies in a murderous manner." (Hadatoiie'e Nephew luiiane. Tacoma, Aug. 27. A Spokane special says Kennett Harrington Bellair is un der arrest charged with Insanity. His attorneys claim Bellair is a nephew of Gladstone, a relative of Lord Salisbury, and a former member of the London Stock Exchange. He is said to receive a large income from an estate in England. oTiqeastT If you intend to Uke a trip East, ask your ticket agent to route you via Tl.e Great Wabash, a modern and up-to-date railroad in every particular. Through trains from Chicago, Kansas City, Omaha or St. Louis to New York and New England points. All trains run via Niugara Falls and every through train lias free reclining chair cars, sleep ing and dining cars. Stop over allowed on all tickets at Ni agara Falls. Ross C. Ci INK, Pacific Coast Pass. Airt,, Los Anueles, Calif. C. S. Crank, G. P. A., St. Louis, Mo. 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