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THE MIES soon Tun hhaddtq daily tptc3 aitp piofatch. itcAPrwg. penita. rjlTHDJDFROM CHIUA The United States Serves Notice That the Military Forces Will Retire as Soon as Order is Established, and Germany Alone Objects, Washington, Aug. 31.

The following correspondence was made public at the Department of State at noon today: Telegraphic instruction sent to representatives of the United States in Berlin, Vienna, Paris, London, Rome, Tokio and St. Petersburg. MDepartnmt of State, Washington, Aug. 29, 1900. "The Russian charge yeiteraay afternoon made an oral statement respecting Rnssias purposes in China to the following effects 'As already repeatedly declared, Xtussia has no designs of territorial acquisition in China; that equally with other powers now operating there, Russia has sought safety of legation at Pekin.

and to help the Chinese government to repress the troubles; that incidentally to necessary defensive measures on Russian border, Russia has occupied Nin chwang for military purposes and as soon as order is re established will retire troops therefrom if ac tion of other powers be no obstacle thereto; that the purpose for which the various governments have cooperated for relief of legations in Pekin. has been accomplished; that taking the position the Chinese government has left 'Pekin, there is no need for her representatives to remain, Russia has directed Russian Minister to retire with his official personnel from China; that the Russian troops will likewise be WW A I. US MAU. WV UOU 0 to guard and protect all legitimate foreign interests; to aid in preventing the spread of the disorders to other provinces of the Empire and a recurrence of such disorders, and to seek a solution which may bring about permanent safety and peace to China, preserve Chinese territorial and administrative entity, protect all rights guaranteed by treaty and International law to friendly powers, and safeguard for the world the principle of equal and impartial trade with all parts of the Chinese Empire. 'In our opinion these purposes I could best be attained by the joint occupation of Pekin under a defin ite understanding between the powers until the Chinese govern ment shall have been re established and shall be in a position to enter into new treaties with, adequate provisions for reparation and guaranties of future protection.

With the establishment and recognition of such authority, the United States would wish to withdraw its military forces from Pekin and remit to the processes of peaceful negotiations our just demands. 'We consider, however, that a continued occupation of Pekin would be ineffective to produce the desired result unless all the powers unite therein with entire harmony of purpose. Any power which de termines to withdraw its troops from Pekin will necessarily proceed I thereafter to protect its interests erament of China shall regain the in China fay its own method and we reigns of government and afford an think that this would make a gen authority with which the other eral withdrawal expedient. As to powers can deal and will express a the time and manner of with desire to enter into negotiations, the Russian government will also name its representative. Holding these views and purposes, Russia expresses hope that the United States will share the same opinion.

"To this declaration our reply has been made by the following: 'Memorandum in response to the Russian Charge D'Affairet' official communication made on Aug. 28, 1900, to the Acting Secretary of State, touching the purposes of Russia in Chinas 'The government of the United States receives with much satisfaction the reinterated statement that Russia has no designs of territorial acquisition in China and that equally with other powers now operating in China, Russia has sought the safety of her legation in Pekin and to help the Chinese government to repress the existing troubles. The same purposes have moved and will continue to control the government of the United States and the frank declaration of Russia in this regard are in ac cord with those made to the United States by the other powers. All the powers having, therefore, disclaimed any desire to claim any part of China and now that adherence thereto has been renewed since relief has reached Pekin, it onght not to be difficult by concurrent action through negotiations to reach an amicable settlement with China by which the treaty rights of all the powers will be secured for the future, the open door assured, the interests and property of foreign citixens conserved and full reparation made for wrongs and injuries suffered by them. 'So far as we are advised, the greater part of China is at peace and earnestly desires to protect the life and property of all foreigners, and in several of the provinces ac tive and successful efforts to suppress the Boners have been taken by the Viceroys, to whom we have extended encouragement through our consuls and naval officers.

This present good relation should be promoted for the peace of China. 'While we agree that the immediate object for which the military forces of the powers have been cooperating, vis the relief of the Ministers at Pekin, has been accomplished, there still remain the other purposes which all the powers have in common, which are referred to in the communication of the Russian charge and which were specifically enumerated in our note to the powers of July 3. 'These ares To afford all possible protection everywhere in China to foreign life and property; 44 He That Any Good Would Win" Should have good health. 'Pure, rich blood is the first requisite. Hood's Sarsa parilla, by groing good Hood and good health, has helped many a man to success besides groing strength and courage to tvomen zvho0 Before taking it, could nc even see any good in life to Tut'n.

drawal, we think that, in view of the imperfect knowledge of the military situation resulting from the interruptions of telegraphic communication, the several military commanders at Pekin should be instructed to confer and agree together upon the withdrawal as a concerted movers they agreed upon the advance. 'The result of these considera tions is that, unless there is suck a general expression by the powers in favor of continued occupation as to modify the views expressed by the government of Russia and lead to a general agreement for contin ued occupation, we shall give in structions to the commander of the American forces in China to with' draw our troops from Pekin, after due conference with the other commanders as to the time and manner of withdrawal. 'The government of the United States is much gratified by the as surance given fay Russia that the occupation of Niuchwang is for military purposes inciUental to the military steps for the security of the Russian border provinces menaced by the Chinese and that as soon as order shall be re established, Russia will retire her troops from these places If the action of the other powers be not an obstacle thereto. No obstacle in this regard can arise through any action of the United States, whose policy is fixed and has been repeatedly proclaimed. '(Signed.) ALVEY A.

AD HE. "Acting Secretary. 'Department of State, Washington, Aug. 29, 1900. "You will communicate the foregoing to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and invite early consideration and response." GERMANY WANTS WAR.

THE KILLING OF BARON VON KETTERLER HAS AROUSED A A A I CTSM THAT BLOOD ALONE WILL COOL. Washington, Aug. 31. The most gratifying feature of the Chinese war is the announcement by Conger that Prince Chlng is expected to return to Pekin and the apparent determination of Russia to Becure, if possible, the withdrawal of the allies from that city. The most alarming phase Is the indication in Berlin cables this morning that the German people feel they have a mission In China, a duty call to wage a holy war against the Chinese.

Prince Chlng's return to Pekin is taken here as a healthy reaction in sentiment at Pekin. Ching is known as a strong friend of foreigners, and several times, before the relief of Pekin, his death at the hands of the Boxer element was reported. How ever, he escaped danger and escorted the Empress Dowager and the Emperor from the city. That he can now return in safety means that the lawless element has been overawed and under the protection of the allied forces the pro foreign faction Is as serting itself. Only Germany and Italy are now said to oppose Russia's proposal that foreign soldiers be withdrawn from the Chinese capital and the imperial family permitted to reorganize a government.

Answers from other powers are understood to be somewhat Indefinite on the whole, and couched in diplomatic terms. Some of the powers have made no reply as yet. Cab inet members believe, however, that five T7dDnDdCDiiD la Mra Rlnkhantm groat oorr aanandt undar har own vision Haw la Evany woman an this aantlnant should undar atantl that aha aan wHta Traaly ta Mrs. Rlnkham about har nhyalaal con dition baoauaa Mrs. Pink ham la and booausd Mrs Rink ham jtevw violate son fldonoa and booauso sho knows Moro about tho Ilia of woman than any other person in tnis oountry.

Lydla Rlnkham9 Vegetable Compound has curea a muuon sick woman Every 1 neighborhood almost every family, contains woman relieved of pain by this great modloinom of the nations, Russia, France, Japan, United States and Great Britain, stand upon the same footing, and against this alliance Germany and Italy can hardly The conception of Germany that this is a holy war, a righteous conquering of the heathen, is in accord with the character and declarations of her ruler. That it is sincere can hardly be doubted, when the statistics of Germany's trade with China are recalled, the practical failure as yet of her colony in Kiao Chau, and the declaration made in her legislative body when matters in China first began to threaten, that Germany's interest in that quarter were not worth the sending of a gunboat to defend them. Since then the killing of Baron Von Ketteler has aroused a fa naticism, which it seems nothing but Chinese blood will cool. However, should the plans of the majority of the powers pre vail, Waldersee will find on his arrival that If he is to conduct a crusade, he must do so without the assistance of the allies and with a comparatively insignificant body of Germany soldiers. The removal of the Japanese from Amoy Is another welcome item of news this morning.

Their presence, necessary or otherwise, appeared like an encroachment npon the British sphere of influence and in that sense was provocative of friction, Their withdrawal is taken as a token of good faith and a guarantee of their sin cerity in declaring against the partition of China. NATIVES ARE FLEEING. Hong Kong, Aug. 31, 6.10 a. m.

The situation at Amoy is growing more serious. The British cruiser Isis has landed 70 men at the port to protect British interests. Five companies of Japanese troops have left Formosa in consequence of the burning by Chinese of a Japanese temple. The natives of Amoy are fleeing fronr the eity in panic. THE OREGON AT NAGASAKI.

(Special to The Times. Washington, Aug. 31. The navy de partment is informed that the battle ship Oregon arrived at Nagasaki today from Kure, Japan, where she was tem porarily repaired after grounding off Chefoo. WILL PROBABLY WITHDRAW.

Special to The Times. Washington, Aug. 31. Secretary Root said late this afternoon that unless there was entire harmony in Pekin there is no object In our remaining there. He said that if Russia should return we shall do the same.

He stated that our remaining or withdrawing rested practically with Russia. Should she break the concord of the allies, we should at once withdraw. If the allies unanimously agreed that it was best to maintain a force in Pekin, the American troops would probably remain. MYSTERIOUS MURDER. Mrs.

Reichte Struck Down With an Axe and Left to Die. Special to The Times. New York, Aug. 31. Mystery veils a tragedy in the East New York section of Brooklyn.

Police are puzzled over the strange circumstances and are seeking a clue that will lead them to the assassin, who, early this morning. armed with an axe. struck down Mrs. Mary Reichte and left her dying in the rear yara or ner home, 103 1111 street. xne woman was found lyine in a pool of blood with a great gash in her head and her face and body hacked in savage manner.

At her side was a blood smeared axe, dropped hastily by tne assailant, as Mrs. Reichte cried for help. There was no signs of a struggle and it is thought that the victim was struck down unawares. DESTRUCTIVE FOREST FIRES. Special to The Times.

Denver, Aug. 31. Great forest fires are reported from several parts of the state. Large timber stretches In Achuleta county have been destroyed. On Homestake mountain, the fire Is spreading rapidly and the miners and prospectors have been forced to desert their work.

Unless a heavy rain comes soon, the damage wilt be immense. WHAT A DOG CAN DO. Special to The Times. New York, Aug. 31.

A mad dog broke loose among the bulls and bears in Wall street today and drove all thoughts of the market from the minds of the curbstone brokers. They fled panic stricken in all directions. A man and two boys were bitten by the animal before the policeman's bullet terminated his career. Stops the Cough and worses ofT the Cold. Laxative Bromo tiuinlne Tablets cure a cold in one day.

No Cure, No Pay. Price 29 cents. JOSEPHINE ELOPED AGAIN. JOSEPHINE PACKARD AGAIN OUT. WITTED HER PARENTS AND ELOPED A SECOND TIME WITH HER BROTHER IN LAW.

rSpeclal to The Times, Philadelphia, Aug. 31.. Josephine Packard has again outwitted her parents and eloped with her brother in law. Dr. Howard M.

Wilkinson. It is believed that they left the city on a train last night ostensibly for Texas. Wilkinson had been in the city for several days and boasted openly of his determination to marry Miss Packard when he should be legally freed from his wife. Ever since their sensational escapade in the South and her enforced return from Atlanta with her mother, Josephine Packard had been living in seclusion in Darby. She had been there lit tle more than a week and it was believed had given up all desire to return to Wilkinson.

It was stated today that no further effort would be made to have her return to her home. Her parents have concluded that the girl cannot be again urougni unaer tneir innuence, and it would be adding fuel to the flames to attempt another capture, even if it could be done legally. The Delaware authorities, it is said. will take no action unless the girl's parents change their minds and insist upon it. He can be arrested as a fugi tive from justice, being under $300 bail in Delaware, ana it would be only matter of forfeitinjr his bond to make the.

charge good. There is, however, no legal method of taking the girl back to Delaware. This time she did not elope from Delaware, but from Penn sylvania. She not being a resident of this state, she committed no offense punishable by law, provided that she left the state. Were she still within Pennsylvania jurisdiction, she could oe prosecuted for immorality.

NEARLY DROWNED. ROSE FISHER THROWN INTO THE BRANDY WINE BY HER MALE ES CORT POLICE FOUND HER JUST IN TIME TO SAVE HER LIFE. Special to The Times. Wilmington, Aug 31. After hav ing struggled for two hours in the water of the Brandywine South Race, wnere she had been thrown by a young man with whom she had been walking, Rose Fisher was dragged out by two policemen early this morning just in time to save her life.

Miss Fisher's predicament, according to her statement, was the result of a deliberate attempt to drown her. James Kellum heard the noise of an altercation. He hastened and met a young man who informed him that a woman had fallen into the race. "Why don't you try and save her?" asked Kellum. "Save her yourself," rejoined the other man.

KeTTom searched along the race for an hour, but found nothing. Then he notified the police. Miss Fisher was exhausted when the rescuers found her. CHILD FELL FROM TRAIN. Although Traveling at a Speed of 35 Miles an Hour the Little One Escaped Serious Injury.

Special to The Times. MIddletown, N. Aug. 31. Hortense Van Cleft, four years old, a daughter of Henry Van Cleft, of 12 Hudson ave nue, Jersey City, fell from the window of a car on Train No.

3, on the Ontario. Western railroad Thursday. The train was running 35 miles an hour and strange to say the child escaped with siignt contusion on the back of the head. She was in charge of an aunt. Miss Emma Steers, of Jersey City, who was bound for Liberty.

SHOT HIS NEIGHBOR. Then Drowned Himself in the Prisoners' Bathtub. Special to The Times. Philadelphia, Aug 31. A quarrel between Herbert Clement and David Beetle, over a private road which separates their farms near Woodbury, N.

ended yesterday by Beetle shooting Clements. The wounded man is said to be in a critical condition. Beetle was taken to the Woodbury jail where he deliberately drowned himself In the prisoners' bathtub. STATE DEPARTMENT CALL. Special to The Times.

Washington, Aug. 31. Viscount De Santo Thrlso, Portuegese minister, and Speck Von Sternberg, German charge d'affairs, called upon the State Department this afternoon. The Portuegese representative said that his call was one of courtesy as he had just returned to this country from Europe and he de clared he had no news from China. uaron Von Sternberg came to learn what answer had been made by the owers to the American note of Aug.

His errand was fruitless, he said. PLAGUE AT GLASGOW. Special to The Times. Washington, Aug. 31.

Surgeon Gen eral Wyman of the Marine Hospital service today received the following cablegram from Surgeon Thomas: "Glaseow. Ausr. 31. "Wyman, Washington: 1 Xhe local board of health declares Glasgow Infected with plague. Eleven cases and one suspicious today in hospital.

Full particulars by mail. (Signed) VOLCANOES AGAIN Special to The Times. Laytonville, Calif, Aug. 31. With a roaring as of thunder and a great spouting of a mass of bluish black liquified earthy matter the remarkable mud volcanoes of Mencocino county, have again become active.

The disturbance is so violent that the mud belches forth over the rims of the crater, flow ing down the mountain sides. NOT GAINING VERY FAST. Special to The Times. "Washington, Aug. 31.

The population of Covington. is given as 42,938. In 1890 it was increase 5,567, or 14.90 per cent. From 1880 to 1890, the Increase was 7,651, or 25.74 per cent. POPULATION OF MANCHESTER.

Special to The Times. Washington, Aug. 31. The population of Manchester, N. is 56,987, an Increase of 12,861, or 29.15 per cent over 1890.

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and all first class druggists. SANE MAN IN ASYLUM. LOCKED UP IN "VIOLENT" WARD, WHILE PATIENT HE TOOK TO NORRISTOWN WANDERS ABOUT. Norristown. Aug.

31. Officials in charge of the Norristown Asylum for the Insane are making strenuous efforts to rectify a mistake made by them a few days ago, which was re sponsible for the Incarceration of a per fectly sane man in one of the "violent" wards of their institution. The involuntary inmate was John Isky, of 708 Berwick street, Easton, this state. Last Tuesday afternoon Mr. Isky took his son, Joseph, to the asylum with the intention of leaving him there.

The young man has been out of his mind for some months, as the result of the excessive use of liquor. The father was provided with commitment papers, which he presented to Dr. D. D. Richardson, chief of the medical de partment of the asylum.

As a result of a Decultar misunder standing the father was locked up in place of the son and kept in close confinement for a period of several hours, while the young man was permitted to wander at will about the grounds. ine irate parent oecame erreativ en raged at the treatment which he was receiving, and resisted the efforts of the keepers to place him in confienment. Owing to the fact that he is not well acquainted with the American language, he was unable make his position understood. Believing him to be violently in sane, the keepers placed him in a ward where the worst cases are confined. When the officials attempted to take the man's valuables away from him his rage knew no bounds.

and the unfted strength of four attendants was required to prevent him from doing injury to the warden, to whose care he had been consigned. He made such a noise that for a time he entirely disorganized the ward in which he had been placed. The other patients were sympathetically affected and for a period of at least an hour a general outbreak among the insane was feared by their keepers. Had it not been for the timely arrival of Dr. G.

W. McCafferty, assistant medical director of the asylum, the af zair mignt nave provea much more se rious By main force Dr. McCaffertv sur ceeaea Isky, however, freedom and taxed the strength of the young physician to the utmost. When he had finally quieted the unfortunate man, Dr. McCafferty induced him to relate his grievance more intelligently.

Then the story came out. The father had been locked up on the commitment papers prepared for his son. When Superintendent Wilson was ready to admit the inmate the doctor was not about. The rest was easy. He said: "The members of the family could not express themselves intelligently and as the old man appeared more excited than his mad son.

I mistook him for the crazy man, and accordingly locked him up. "Joseph, the intended patient, took the whole matter as a huge joke, and not until his own incarceration was effected was he able to see the serious ness or the affair. "When he was flnallv released from custody the old aman started In to thrash me, and a few minutes I had a prettly lively time escaping punish ment. However, all's well that ends well. In the future we will be more careful and you may rest assured that Joseph, while here, will eet the oesi 01 care and TWO MORE SHOW INCREASE.

Special to The Times. Washington, Aug. 31. Census bulletins issued today place the population of Qulncy, 111., at 36,252, an increase of or io.li per cent, since 1890. Pawtucket, R.

39.231; an incerase or or 41.97 per cent, since 1890. JONES IS NO MORE. Special to The Times. 1 Raleigh, N. Aug.

31. Tom Jones, the negro, who murdered his paramour, Ella Jones, and their five was privately hanged here this morning. He sold his hody for 10 to a neerro medical college here. CRICKET MATCH. Special to The Times.

Montreal, Aug. 31. The Philadelphia and Toronto Cricket clubs started a two days' cricket match today. The Americans went to the bat first and at 1 o'clock four wickets were down for thirty runs. A BIG HAUL.

Special to The Times. Omaha, Aug. 31. A Cheyenne dispatch to a local paper says it is reported that the men who held up the Union Pacific train near Tipton station, Wednesday night, secured $100,000 in gold, which was being shipped to the Philippines to pay the soldiers. EATINO AND ST.EKPINO.

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