The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-10-16
Causes Chang Chi Tung to Be
Called to Peking.
ne GOES THERE IN DISGUISE.
Foreigners in Peking Not in Such
Danger as Represented.
The Chinese Fleet Able to Put to Sea
Again-rhe Chinese Admit That Pre-
pessis for Peace Were Rejected by
Japan.

LoxroS. Oct. i5.--A dispatch from
Shanghai says Chang Chi Tung viceroy
Of Hukwang, has been summoned to
Peking in connection with the ris-
ing ia his province. The viceroy
travels ineognito. and upon his arrival
at Peking will be given an interview by
the emperor. The rebels in the province
OF Hukwanr recently attacked some gov
eminent buildings and captured them
after defeating the troops employed in
their defense. some of the Chinese troops
subsequently joining the rebel. The rebels
killed two mandnrins aud number or
Chinese troops. They are now believed
20 be marching upon woochang. which
city has been deprived of troops, all tho
garrisons having been sent 10 the coast.
SHANGHAI, Oct ia-Chsng Chi Tung,
vicerov OF Hukwang. has started for
Peking. whittier he has been summoned
tor an audience with the emperor, and Is
travelling incognito. He is Ii Hung
Chang's chief rival, but a very progress
siye man. IL was he who built the great
iron works at Hanysn.
TIEsrsIS. Oct. IA-China has made no
proposition for peace. and, therefore. tho
statement that Japan has rejected one is
not true.
LoSpoS. Oct. i5-Dispatches 20 the
Ti,aes from Tientsin. which will be pub
lished tomorrow. say that the Peiyang
squadron has been able TO leave the doeg
completely rehtted. with magazines filled
and otherwise fitted for active service.
An imperial edict has been published st
pcking, assuming for the government full
responsibility for the protection OF foreign
taht nj r,f.
who have taken part in recent assaults ON
travellers. The edict assures strangers
that their persons and property viii be
protected, and its wording is highly salts
factory.
The Chinese overtures for peace having
been rejected without n hearing, the war
now enters on . chronic stage. demanding
an appeal TO the latent forces OF the em-
pire. The latter are described as being
quite great, but 1t is added that they re-
quire time in order TO organize them. The
Chinese government Is prepared. though
reluctant To do so. TO engage in pro-
tracted conflict The party In power
recognizes the urgency of radical military
and fiscal reforms. The question is. how
long will the natural cohesion bear the
strain of a great war. The danger Is, the
correspondent adds. that q revolution may
be followed by prolonged anarchy.
WAsHIsaTos Ciry, Oct. ia cable
gram has been received at the state do
partment from United States Minister
DENLY. at Peking. stating that the reports
OF danger TO American residents of Peking
are exaggerated. There has been only ono
instance of an attempt on Americans. and
adequate punishment was meted out TO
the offenders.
VANCOUVER, b. c.. Oct i5.-Ths steam
ship Empress of India sailed this alter
noon for the Orient She had "a saloon
and 4io Chinese passengers, 30 OF the
latter being from the United States.
Every inch of freight room was occupied,
the cargo being chiefly flour, for which
there Is an enormous demand In the
Orient at present Among the passengers
we're Thomas Bailey Aidrich, of Boston.
the we'll known poet: Hon. III. l..
Pierce, ex-mayor OF Boston: Sir g.
II. Fremantie, brother Of Admiral
Fremsntle. commander of the British
squadron IN Chinese waters; Capt.
Cayendish and Capt Du Boulay. The.two
latter are British army officers, ana have
been depuied by the British foreign Office
to follow the Chinese and Japansse armies
respectively, in the capacity OF military
attaches. and carefully observe their tao
tics Capt. Cavendish was seen by tho
Associated Press. and stated that he
belonged TO the Thirty-Grst. or
Princess Louiss Highlanders. while
Du Bouiay belongs 20 tho royal artil-
lery. cavendish proceeds TO Ceeioo,
thence TO Peklng. where he will receive
his orders from the English minister. Du
Boulay goes to Tokyo for Instructions.
"W here the Chinese army Is. said Caven-
dish, 81 don't know. | doubf whether
there is one. bat I shall find out when 1
get there. Yes. there will be some little
danger in carrying out our instructions,
not only from the enemy's bullets. but
from the frost and snow. for the winter in
Korea is very severe. This - the
first modern war Ia which the most
approved weapons OF warfare will
bo employed and 10 is on this
account that No are deputed 10 note tho
results. The outcome of the war 10 doubt
fui, and depends upon the way in which
the japanese conduct themselves. II they
strike quickly they will likely win. but IL
they give China time her vast resources
will enable her TO come out on top. Tho
Cinnamon from the North Of the empire
are giants. six feet high and more. and
make excellent soldiers when properly
ofIiccred aud drilled. IL China gets time,
she will get together army composed of
these mea. who viii give Japan net little
trouble"