Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 January 1902 — CUTS OFF $18,000,000. [ARTICLE]

CUTS OFF $18,000,000.

Uncle Ham Reduces Ilia Bill Against China for Pekin Heige Expense. Chinn will he relieved of the pavmcnt of $18,000,000 of 'the $25,000,000 demanded by the United States as indemnity for the outrages perpetrated upon American citizens during the Boxer revolt of 100. The administration, after consideration of all the claims filed by Americans who suffered injury or whose property was damaged nnd the expenses incurred by the army and navy, has come to the conclusion that $7,000,000 will cover the American bill. Following are the amounts China agreed to pay the powers: Itlisslu 985.000.000 Germany France., rst.ooo.isiq Great Britain i .<2,000,000 United States 25,000,000 Japnn 24.010,000 Italy 20,000,0.50 Belgium 0,500,00,1 Total 9314,000,000 Bud Johnson's baby and little girl were scalded near Greenbrier, Ark. The baby died and the girl is probably fatally Injured.