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COLOMBIA'S MERRY WAR.
Both. Colon and Panama Are Now in j
Hands of the Rebels. I
KINGSTON, Jamaica, July 22. Captain
Jioller, of the German steamer Flanderfa,
which arrived here today from Colombia,
reports tnat ine government troops enter- j
ed Colon from Panama, July 15, the latter
city having fallen into the hands of the
rebels. He also asserts that Colon also i
is now in possession of the rebels, having J
bofn easily taken on July 16 without a
fight. Sabanllla, in the Department of i
Bolivar, is surrounded by the insurgents, j
The government proposed to the cap
tain of the Flanderia that b should take
KXX) soldiers to Colon, but le declined on t
the ground that Colon was in the hands '
of the rebels and that the trobps could ,
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BOERS BEATEN OFF.
They Made Determined Attack, bat
Accomplished Nothlna.
LONDON, July 21-The War Office has
received the following dispatch from Lord
Roberts:
"Pretoria, July 22. The Boers made a
determined attack yesterday to destroy a
post at Trail Head. 13 miles cast of Heidel
berg, which they attacked with three
guns and a pompom and surrounded.
They -were, however, beaten oft after a
sharp engagement, before reinforcements
summoned from Heidelberg had arrived."
Kiner of Servla Encased.
BELGRADE, July 22. King Alexander,
of Servla, has proclaimed his bcthrothil
to limp, Draga Maschln, a widow, who
was formerly a lady-in-waiting to Queen
Nathalie, the King's mother.
S
MAY GET NEWS SOON
Communication With Pekin
Practically Reopened.
COURSEOFAMERICANSCOHMENDED
The English, However, Believe That
Alleged Dispatches and Edicts Are
Merely Chinese Subterfuges.
LONDON. July 23, 4 A. il. Sir Cblh
Chen Loh Feng, the Chinese Minister In
London, took the unusual step yesterday
of paying a Sunday call at the Foreign
Office. As Lord Salisbury was absent,
the visit was without special result, but
Its "Importance may be gathered from an
Interview with the Secretary of the Chi
nese Legation, Sir Badlday McCartney,
In which the Legation officials seem to
nave assumed at last something- like per
sonal responsibility Sir Halliday admit
ted that communication had been prac
tically reopened with Pekin, and that mes
sages from Sir Claude MacDonald, the
British Minister, and the other foreign
Envoys, might be expected almost Imme
diately. He said that ho hoped the trou
ble would soon be over, since the Chinese
Government was doing Its utmost to over
come the difficulties ad to control the
lawless element. In his opinion, the
Americans had taken .the most common
sense view of the situation, and he Insist
ed that China ought not to.be misjudged.
Against the suspicion that LI Hung Chang
had any but a sincere pacific object In
view, he protested warmly, declaring that
all stories about the -perfidy and treachery
of Earl LI were "absolutely baseless."
With regard to the prospects In the
southern provinces, the secretary admit
ted that there might be small outbreaks,
but he said there would be nothing serious,
and that Europeans tvould be quite safe
In 'the treaty ports. The long silence he
explained as "due probably to the rebels,
who have cut the wires and blocked the
soldiers."
Solution of Mystery Soon.
Thus, according1 to the Secretary of the
Chinese Legation, a few days mora should
bring a solution of the great mystery.
Nevertheless, no one In England believes
that the alleged dispatches and edicts
are anything but subterfuges to hide
the real situation as long as possible and
to avert retribution by sowing' discord
among the powers.
From Shanghai comes a report that
the Empress Dowager and the court are
moving to Hslan Fu, In the Province- of
Shan Si, to which large stores of rice are
being- sent, and that, when the arrange
ments are completed, the remaining- Vice
roys will declare against foreigners.
According to the Che Foo correspondent
of the Dally Mall, the fall of Tien Tsin
has so disheartened the Chinese that they
are socking- terms of peace. Ho says that
several attempts have been made to send
messages- to Pekin, but so far without
any known results, and adds that ru
mors are again current that the Russians
are- reaching JWtin frm-i-7Krttortls4uiouD,meu
jiaposaiDm-xeconnrrofOT-aeny tnese state- r
maats, hut either one might explain
China's efforts to aln time.
Lb Sunff Chung's visit to Shanghai
seems to be a complete failure. Except
the Chinese customs officials, no one has
visited him. Bheng the: Tao Tai (chief
magistrate) gave the Consuls a cordial in
vitation to meet him at luncheon, but all
declined. The Shanghai correspondent of
the Dally Express pretends to have au
thority, for the assertion that Great Brit
ain will repudiate any credentials LI
Hung Chang may bring from the Em
press Dowager, ana. ho adds:
"Russia, however. Is willing to make
terms with H -Hung Chang, whose real
mission is to sow dissensions, among the
powers. The British, German and Ameri
can representatives were resolute against
receiving him."
Frightened by Fall of Tien Tsin.
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Dally Mail declares that the Chinese- of
ficials are thoroughly frightened by the
fall of Tien Tsin. and desire to open ne
gotiations.. '"Therefore," he continues,
"although all are aware of the horrible
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEWS
China.
The Chinese Embassy In London says that
communication with Pekin Is practically
re.estabUfthed. and that messages from the
Ministers there rnay be expected at any
time. The English, however, do not be
lieve this, attributing the alleged dispatches
and edlota to the Chinese desire for delay
and confusion.
President McKlnley has received what purports
to be a direct appeal from the Emperor of
China to use his good offices in favor of tho
Chinese Government.
The American policy of proceeding- as If tho
jrood faith of the Chinese Government were
not doabted. while In no wise relaxing- ef
fort to reach our Minister. Is believed to
bold two chances of success to the one
chance of the other foreign governments.
LI Hunc Chang got a cool reception at Hong
'Kong.
Russia Jiaa called on the- border provinces of
Siberia for the reserves.
Fire hundred marines left -Washington yester
day "for China, via San Francisco..
The Eighth Infantry Is returning from Cuba
to go to China. Heavy artillery has been
ordered to leave Fort Riley for the Orient.
Foreign.
Coiombtan rebels are reported to have taken
both Colon and Panama.
The Cunard liner Campania ctit In twain a
bark, 'which sank at mce, carrying down
11 men
The King of Servla proclaims his engagement
to a widow, formerly lady-ln-waltlng to his
mother.
The Taqut Indians, of Mexico, are reported to
have been broken up. and the government
will offer them Inducements to retcrn to
th'elr farms.
Domestic. - .
Senator Fetttgrew has a -letter from a Filipino
General, purporting to give the terms of an
Interview with Dewey at outbreak of the
Spanish "War. In which the Admiral prom
ised Philippine Independence.
On account of failure of Indiana gas, glass
factories will remove to Pittsburg.
Thenew cruiser built by the Cramp for Rus
sia has gone, for her trial trip off the New
Hampshire coast.
Pacific Coaat.
The fishermen's strike on Fraser Rlrer has
assumed a critical phase, and grave trouble
Is feared
Tho run of salmon taxes the capacity of tho
facilities for handling the ash on the
Lower Columbia.
The report of tbe state banks of "Washington
shows a heavy Increase In Ceposlts.
Commercial.
Texas woolgrowers are holding about 4.000000
pounds of wool for better jrice.
Business conditions In Germany are Improving.
LocaL
"Well-known packer says be fears salmon will
soon be exterminated.
Eight-year-old son of Charles Craft drowned
off. a log boom in Alblna.
Chinese interpreter expresses faith. In bis gov
ernment's ability to protect Ministers' lives.
Pekin massacres, every official, down to
the humblest retainer, has been sworn
to secrocy upon the penalty of whole
sale executions should the details leak
out. They hope, if the- powers once begin
negotiations, to stop the military opera
tions, and then matters might cool down."
There Js the usual crop of Shanghai ru
mors at hand this morning-. One Is that
Prince Tuan has been abducted and that
the Empress Dowager is again supreme.
Another is that the notorious Kang- Yl,
President of the Board of War, has been
appointed Viceroy of Canton. The Tien
Tsin correspondent of the Daily News
says he allies have Issued a proclamation
announcing that they are not fighting
China, but only the rebels who have been
guilty of attack upon the foreigners.
The decision to keep the Indian division
at Hong" Kong- Is supposed to be due to
the disquieting proceedings' of the "black
flags" at Canton. It is reported that the
kBoyue foAs are being- rearmed by tho
cninese with quick-firing- Krupps, and
large stores of ammunition, and that the
Chinese are mounting guns and laying
torpedoes at various advantageous points
between Woo Sung and Wu Chang-.
Tho foreigners and Japanese traders
have evacuated NIu Chwang, where the
roads are now guarded by Japanese ma
rines. All foreign women and children
have been advised to leave the forts on
tho Tangste Klang. Night skirmishes
are reported from Manchuria, between
tho Russians and Chinese.
THE MISSIONARIES' SHARE.
Some Were Also Politicians and
Were Too Grasping.
NEW YORK, July 23. Rev. Dr. A.
Woodruff Halsey, secretary of the Pres
byterian Board of Foreign Missions,
speaking on the Chinese situation, 'said:
"The missionary has had his share in
fomenting this trouble, and must bear
his share of tho blame. Some of the
missionaries have been politicians, as
well as Christians, and their grasping,
selnsh attftude has helped to bring about
the present condition
"Very significant Is the attitude of the
Chinese toward the Roman Catholic mis
sionaries. I know of many Roman Cath
olics who have done really good work.
But it is; true, unfortunately, that the
whole Roman Catholic propaganda is po
litical, dsvwell as religious. This has
been prominently exemplified only re
cently In tbe Philippines, -where all the
Influence of that great church of tha ages
wsb used for self-aggrandizement. Bo It
Is In Peru, Chile and Brazil. There mis
sions are simply monasteries of the Mid
dle ages over again.
"In China, the Roman Catholics have
suffered, .first, because they meddled with
Chinese politics. Minister Wu said: 'You
would not tolerate a band of Chinese
missionaries' coming to' New York and
preaching Confucianism and meddling
with the Government.'
"I point this out because I want you
to understand that thero are two Ideas
to this question. Of the 194 Presbyterian
missionaries who were in the dangerous
zone, all but 19 are now in places of
safety. Notwithstanding the great com
motion, the persecution has not been di
rected primarily against the Protestants,
because as a rule they do their work as
peaceable servants of Christ.
"Wo have now 7000 missionaries in
China, 1500. schools and 124 hospitals and
dispensaries, at which latter places last
year were treated .VXB.lXfr persons. "Ton
cannot: go tnrough a village Jn China
u- py ujo tunsuan cnurca. - tfirx
The New Through Si. Petenhtrrj?..
LONDON, July.23. The St Petej&bufg
correspondent of the Times says:
"The United States Government has
communicated to the Russian Govern
ment for its Information that Emperor
Kwang Su was living and In full pos
session of his Imperial functions on
July 9.
"As soon as the Russian General, Lone
vitch (rejiorted from Vladlvostock to be
marching to the scene of hostilities with
an army .corps and a complete artillery
brigade), arrives .at Tien .Tsin, the ad
vance on Pekin will begin. ,
Emperor of China to the TCaiaer.
PARIS, July 22. The Berlin corre
spondent of the Temps says:
"It is asserted in Berlin that tho Em
peror of China has sent a telegram to
Emperor William, deploring the assas
sination of Baron von Ketteler, by the
rebels, and declaring that the murderers
are being actively sought and will be
punished. He also expresses a hope that
the relations of China, with Germany
would not suffer from this state of
things."
China and Japan Cannot Unite.
YOKOHAMA. July 22. The Corean
Government continues ta send troops to
the frontier, a collision with Intruding
Chinese having already occurred.
The Japanese papers express sympathy
with the unfortunate Emperor of China,
but are unanimous and emphatic In de
claring that an alliance between China
and Japan is quite Impossible.
State of Slejre in Siberia,
ST. PETERSBURG. July 22. An Im
perial ukase issued today ordered that" a
state of siege be proclaimed. In the mil
itary districts of Siberia, Turkestan and
Sementrichenk, and that all reservists in
those districts be called to the colors.
German Missionaries Safe.
BERLIN, July 22. The German Consul
at Swatou telegraphs under date of July
21 that all the German missionaries In
the Interior of the Province of Kwang
Tung have arrived there safely.
Forces Collecting at Hong Kong.
HONG KONG, July 22. The Second In
dian Brigade has been ordered to remain
here. The British first-class battle-ship
Goliath and two Indian transports have
arrived off Hong Kong.
TO HOLD FOR BETTER PRICE
Texas WoolBroTrera Have About
4,000,000 Poundi in Store.
HOUSTON. Tex.,July 22. The Post to
morrow will print reports from various
points In Texas showing that 2.000,000
pounds of wool are being held In the
state because the growers refuse to ac
cept current prices and that there Is per
haps as much more held at uncounted
points and on ranches. The growers 'have
held a conference and agreed to hold the
entire clip Indefinitely.
No Politics on Snnday.
LINCOLN, Neb., July 22 William J.
Bryan today followed his usual Sunday
programme of attending church with his
family. The remainder of the day was
spent In driving and entertaining friends
and neighbors. There were no political
visitors. Mr. Bryan will make a short
trip with his brother-in-law, T. S. Al
len, to Northwestern Nebraska, tomor
row. The visit will have no political
significance and no speeches will be
made.
TTicnracraa. "Won't Participate.
MANAGUA. Nicaragua. July 22, via
Galveston. Tex., July 22T:-The Govern-i
ment of Nicaragua has addressed a com
munication tothe directors' of "the Pan
American exhibition, declining to partici
pate. - - - .
ASK MCKINLEY'S AID
Direct Appeal, From the Em
- " peror of the Chinese.
SIMILAR TO, THAT SENT FRANCE
Heply "Will Be Different Conner's
; Dispatch Basis of Representa
tions to Other Countries.
WASHINGTON, July 21. President Mc
Klnley has received what purports to be
a direct appeal from the Chinese Imperial
Government to use his good offices to
oxtricate that government from the posi
tion in which It has been placed as a re
sult of the Boxer uprising. Although the
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LI HTJ3TG CHANG, GREAT CHINESE V ICEHOY.
SHANGHAI, July 21. LI Hung Chans, -who arrived hero today on the steamer Anpine
from Honsr Kong, -was received coldly. The- native officials sent an escort of 300 armed
droops, but as tb Preach Consul objected to their passage trhough the French settlenvsnt.
ftiv -warn. withdrawn nrxi Vr T.I lnrl nndsr an neert nf 12 "PrflHch TxJIc. Onca mit.
wasTandeaoVer to
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lated the harbor regulations by entering, and
Consols have decided not to call upon LI Hung
exact text of tho appeal made by the
Emperor of China to France, as outlined
In the cable dispatches of yesterday, has
not been made known .here, it is believed
that the dispatch .to tho President is
similar in terms. In our case, the com
munication was made through Minister
Wu to the State Department. Thus far a
final answer has not been returned. The
French Government answered at once,
but that answer will not serve us. The
United States Government is proceeding
upon an entlrelr new line of policy .In the
treatment of tbe question. Unfortunately
the State- Department flijds itself alone
in this, but nevertheless It Is 'convinced
Its plan Is. the best, and It has behind
It the consoling assurance that at present
all of the European governments have
tacitly admitted that an error was made
In tho beginning In not following the
common sense advice of the United States
Naval Commander at Taku.
The point of difference between the
Stato Department and the European gov
ernments is that the latter are proceeding
on the belief that all of the foreign Min
isters and missionaries and guards at
Pekin have been killed and insist In deal
ing with the Chines? Government on that
basis, thereby assuming a hostile atti
tude that tends to destroy the last chance
of availing of "whatever friendly' senti
ment mav yet exist among the powerful
Chinese Viceroys and t the Imperial Gov
ernment Itself. Thos the French reply.
at Indicated In the tour conditions laid
down by M- Delcasse yesterday, seta
an Impossible task for the Imperial Gov
ernment In its present straits and tends
to drive It at once to make. terms with
the Boxers and Prince Tuan's party. On i
the other hand our Government, while not
guaranteeing the truth of the advices
from the Chinese Government as to tO
safety of the foreign Ministers. Is willing
to accept the statements temporarily. In
the meantime remitting none of Its ef
forts to got access to Mr. Conger, through
the use of military forco If need be. By
following out this policy the Stato De
partment argues that it retains two
chances instead of one. It may reach
Mr. Conger with troops and also may
Becure his deliverance through the friend
ly offices of some of tho powerful Chinese
Officials, which the powers are not likely
to obtain for their own people by follow
ing out their 'present policy.
Tfc Right to Be Rellnqnlnhed.
It may be stated also that the United
States Government has not and does not
Intend to relinquish any part of Its claim
for .compensation and reparation In the
ultimate settlement Its position In that
respect, it holds, will not be affected un
favorably by prosecuting Its efforti to
make use of the friendly sentiments of
the Chjnose officials. A partlcularlv de
plorable effect of the reasoning of the
European government1? on thl; point.'- In
the estimation of our Government. In tho
abandonment of the Idea that there Is
particular need for haste and for taking
even desperate chances In the effort to
get the International relief column
through to Pekin. It Is true that the
latest advices from Taku indicate that
whereas 'it wan originally estimated by
the foreign commanders that the expe
dition could not be started before August
15, It Is now regarded by them possible
to make a beginning about the first of
August.
BUt 'the military experts here, who
have been closely scanning all the reports
from Tleh Tsin that appear to be worthy
of credit, feel that even now the way H
open to Pekin and that the march should
begin with the force at present on the
Pel Ho, leaving the powers to brlnsr up
reinforcements to reopen the base, should
the first expedition be cut off. According
to the, latest official reports the country
around Tien TMn Is clear of hostile Chi
nese. The flower of the Chinese Army In
that section has been defeated at Tien
Tsin and the army experts calculate that
its power is so broken that that particu
lar army can never be reorganized in sea-
son to offer formidable resistance. So
they' acree that the time is ripe for a
Li-stroke of bold generalship, such, for in
stance, as French's ride to Klmberly.
The Imperial Edlcf.
Further proof of an official character
of the mistake made by foreign command
ers In the attack on the Taku forts
is contained In a communication received
at the State Department from United
States Consul Fowler at Che Foo. He
has transmitted an Imperial edict which
was supplied to him by telegraph by the
Chlpese Governor of Shan Tung, Tuan
Shi Kal, at Tsi Nan, the capital of the
province. It was Issued on July 17. and
relates to the present hostilities between
China and the foreign powers. The dis
patch containing the edict came to the
State Department in such confused
phraseology that It Is Impossible to do
more than approximately state its sense.
The edict appears to state In beginning
that owing to the troubleexisting be
tween the Christians and the populace,
and to the subsequent seizure of tho
Taku forts, which aroused the military
to arms, the imperial court was laying
great weight upon -Us International rela-
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the -eosraopoMan settlements police, -who ea
crTeAlfleneo. Tbe Anping". having munitions of war oa board, vio
was compelled to leave the limits. The
Chang officially.
tlons. The JJanchu 'Generals, Viceroys
and Governors are, therefore, ordered to
ascertain whether the merchants and mis
sionaries of the various nations residing
in the open ports are being protected, and
the assertion Js being made that prefects
and magistrates have been sent repeated
imperial edicts to protect the Legations.
Orders also have been sent to the pro
vincial authorities to protect the mission
aries. While hostilities have not yet
ceased, tho Chinese officials are directed
to give protection, to the merchants and
others of tbe various nations in accord
ance with treaties, and must not fall to
obey. The edict refers to the killing lait
month of the Japanese Chancellor, Sugl
Tama, which It characterizes as startling.
It says that a short timo thereafter the
German Minister was murdered while re
siding in the capital, conducting interna,
tional affairs. The edict expresses the
deepest sympathy on account of his deatn,
and asserts that stringest Instructions
would be issued to seize tho murderer,
who must be caught and severely pun
ished, after the termination of the present
hostilities, together with those who have
murdered foreigners and missionaries or
taken their property without cause. The
language of the, edict as given by Mr.
Fowler, on thlsf subject. Is very much
Involved, but Jt appears to exempt from
punishment those who have killed foreign
ers "connected with the war."
To Deal With Wrong-Doen.
The Governor of Pekin and the Viceroy
of Chi LI are charged to issue Instruc
tions to Investigate and then to deal In
telligently with each caso of wrong
doing. The edict -states that recently evil
doers created riots, 'deliberately rebelled
and murdered good subjects; certainly, It
says, a deplorable state of affairs. All
Viceroys, Governors and high military au
thorities are ordered to obtain accurate
details, presumably of the outrages com
mitted by Chinese, and to make such
seizures and take such action as tho
cases warrant, in order to stop the dis
turbances. Besides the reference to the seizure of
the Taku forts as one of the causes of
tho uprising, the significant feature of
the edict is the underlying expression of
the desire of the Imperial Government
of China not only to protect the foreign
ers, but to make reparation for the In
juries they have sustained. That would
seem to be the meaning of the Instruc
tions to the Chinese Viceroys and Magis
trates, to take steps to ascertain the ex
tent of these injuries-. Otherwise the edict
is mainly argumentative, and appears
to be an effort to extenuate the course
of the Imperial Government. A3 such. It
may be properly laid aside for the pres
ent, to be taken up for consideration In
the final reckoning, and such will be the
course of the State Department.
The Administration is determined to
keep aloof from any movement that
would unnecessarily entangle the Gov
ernment of the United States in Chlnose
.affairs. It. of course, must Join heartily
with the other powers in the effort to get
to Pekin, but it does not follow from that
co-operation that It will be led Into tak
ing part In the bickerings or dissensions
that ensue over the future of China after
our people have been taken care of. It
Is the intention of the Administration to
withdraw our forces, military and naval,'
after the Americans In Pekin have been
relieved, and wash Its hands of Chinese
affairs, looking only to the preservation
of such privileges as it has a right to re
tain for Americans.
A brief cablegram was rocelved by Sec
retary Long today from Rear-Admiral
Kerapff, at Taku. He announced that the
Newark was going" over to Nagasaki to
be docked and cleaned. Although he did
not say so. It is assumed that he is going
with her.
Five hundred United States marines
(Concluded on Second Page.)
PROMISE OF DEWEY
Filipino General Says-lt--Was
for Independence.
LETTER TO PETTIGREW AND HOAR
Pretends to Set Forth Terms of 'In
tervieir With the Admiral No
Territorial Expansion.
SIOUX FALLS, S. D., July 22. A let
ter has been received by Senator R. F.
Pettlgrew from one of the leading com
manders of the Filipino army, giving ad
ditional light on the claims of the Filipino
people as to the understanding that was
arrived at between them and the Amer
icans before the opening of hostilities in
the Philippines. The letter says, In part:
"SInukwan Encampment, Philippine Isl
ands, April 12, 1900. Hons. R. F. Petti
grew and G. F. Hoar, Senators, Wash
ingtonGentlemen: I have read In some
American papers that Admiral Dewey,
compelled by you and other Senators, lov
ers of truth and justice, to answer wheth
er he made to us formal promises of in
dependence, stated that he had 'never
promised Independence to the Filipinos
I, who, in the. name of the Filipino peo
ple, and of General Aguinaldo. and as a
representative of both, have had the hon
or to confer several times with the Ad
miral, make to you the following state
ments, that you may use them as you
should think convenient.
"In April, 1S9S, when the rupture of hos
tilities between American and Spain be
came imminent, and in the absence 'of my
chief. General Aguinaldo, who was then
at Singapore, I solicited, through tha
American ConsuL at Hong Kong, Mr.
Wlldman, to have some Interviews with
Admiral Dewey, with the object of con
tinuing the Interrupted negotiations be
tween General Agulraldo and Admiral
Dewey, through Mr. Wood, the command
er of the American gunboat Petrel. My
petition was favorably received, and 3
went with Mr. Andrew S. Garchitorena,
another Filipino, on board the Olympla,
In the Bay of Hong Kong.
"Once on board, the following Interview,
In French, took place through the flag
Interpreter:
"Filipino Admiral. It having come to
our knowledge that a war between youi
country and Spain Is Imminent, we, wha
have fought the latter for our Independ
ence, are willing. In obedience to the de
sires manifested by you to General Agui
naldo. through Mr. Wood, to take part in
the war as allies of America, so long as
It be carried on with the object of freeing
from the yoke of Spain hor colonies, giv
ing them their Independence.
"Admiral Dewey The American people,
champions of liberty, will undertake his
war with the humanitarian object of free
ing from the Spanish yoke the peoples
under It. and will give you independence
and freedom, as we have proclaimed to
the world at. large.
"Filipino We are vnry grateful for this
generoU!-mnifeatatlon of tho great
American people, and being made through
an Admiral of their Navy, we value It
more than a written contract, and there
upon place ourselves at your entire dis
posal. "Admiral Dewey I place at your dis
posal the ships of my fleet for the con
veyance of both the Filipino leaders And
the 'arms you may get. Moreover, I think
my Government is willing to supply you
with arms and ammunition.
"Filipino We are very thankful to you
for this new generosity of the American
people, and you may be sure that we are
ready to fight at your side for the inde-'
pendence of the Philippines, even with
out arms, as we have done during the re
cent revolution.
"Admiral Dewey America Is rich In ev
ery respect: she. has territories sparsely
Inhabited. Besides, our Constitution pre
vents 'territorial expansion outside of
America; therefore, the Filipinos may be
sure of their independence, and not a bit
of their land shall be taken from them.
"After these conclusive and formal
statements, the conversation turned to
other details concerning the state of the
country."
The letter Is signed "K. Alexandrlno.
He Is a Filipino General who recently
surrendered to the American, forces.
WEEK IS THE PHILIPPINES.
Dosen Americans Killed Amnesty
Resolutions Sent to Afculnaldo.
MANILA, July 22. It Is officially re
ported that last week 200 insurgents wero
killed and 130 surrendered or were cap
tured. One hundred rifles were-, taken.
Twelve Americans were killed and IX
wounded. This Includes the casualties of
Colonel William E. Berkhelmer's engage
ment with a force of the Twenty-eighth
Volunteer Infantry, who attacked 200 In
surgents entrenched two miles oast of
Taal, killing 2S.
A detachment of the Signal Corps, while
repairing wires, was twice ambushed.
Captain Charles D. Roberts, of the
Thirty-fifth Volunteer Infantry, who was
captured by the Filipinos last May, has
arrived here on parole. He will not re
turn to captivity.
Senor Buencamlno hist Thursday sent
to Aguinaldo by means of Agulnaldo's
mother the amnesty resolutions adopted
by the meeting of representative Filipinos
on June 21, together with General Mac-
Arthur's answer to them and other doc
uments bearing upon the restoration of
peace. It Is understood that Aguinaldo
will summon his advisers, and that a
roply may be expected within a month.
Filipinos here will give a banquet next
Saturday In celebration of President Mc
Klnleys order of amnesty.
Trade of the Philippine.
WASHINGTON, July 22. The monthly
bulletin on the trade of the Philippine
Islands for the six months ending Decem
ber 31, 1S99, shows the total value of
merchandise imported Into the Islands
for this period was S11.4C6.6S0, of which
$5S2,24S-worth was admitted free of duty.
Tho total amount of Import duty col
lected was $2,071,706. The total exporta
tion from the archipelago amounted to
?8.&i5,626. The export duty collected was
$237,56. Total Importation of both gold
and silver Is $1,251,357;; exportations,
$1,257,416.
Cleared Traeic and Saved Lives.
THREE LAKES, Wis., July 22. A labor
er early today removed a pile o tle3 from
the Northwestern tracks, that had been
placed there during- the night, just In time
to prevent the passenger train due hero
at 4:30 A. M., from striking them. He
also removed a number of rock3 from a
bridge a short distance away. His actions
probably saved the lives of SO members
of a local gun club, who were on the
train.
Will Pipe Gas -to St. Lonls.
PANA. 111.. July 22. Natural gas has
been discovered in Shelby township. An
Ohio" oil operator has leased 5000 acres
of land In the vicinity and will pipe the
gas to St. Louis and Intermediate points.
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