The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-08-30
CHINA LENDS HER HELP
SHE WILL PRESS THE INQUIRY
NOW BEING MADE CON-
CERNING THE RIOTS.
AND WILL PUNISH THE RIOTERS.

ANU WILL PUNISn InE hluIEhS.
The Chinese Minister Gives Official
Assurances to the State Department
of the Desire ,On the Part Of the Chi
nese Authorities, to Make Adequate
ReparatiOn for the Injury Done and
Maintain the Most Cordial Relations
With the United States.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 29.-The
Chinese Minister called at the State De-
partment to-day and held conference
with Acting Secretary Adee and Third
Assistant Secretary Rockhill concerning
the progress of the investigation into the
recent Chinese riots, which is now in
progress. The minister informed the
department that he had received advices
from the Pekin authorities that the in
vestigation was making satisfactory pro.
gress and the minister gave renewed as
surances of the determination of the
Chinese Imperial authorities to press the
inquiry and to punish the perpetrators
of the riots.
The statement made by the Chinese
Minister was in the line of information,
which has been received already from
Minister DENLY, and confirmed all that
he had stated, especially as to the dis
position of the Chinese National author
tiles to permit the fullest inquiries con-
cerning the missionary riots.
The Minister assured the Secreta-
ries that he called upon the express
direction of his government as re-
ceived in a cable dispatch from the
Chinese foreign office to convey
direct official assurance of the
desire on the part of the Pekin authori-
ties to make adequate reparation for the
injury done to the American interest by
the Chinese rioters and to set at rest re-
ports which represent different spirit
on the part of the Chinese.
The visit was a formal one, and was
made in strict accord with diplomatic
etiquette. The secretaries were advised
in advance of the coming of the minister,
who was accompanied by two members of
his suite. Everything was done ap-
parently to convince the American au-
thorities of the earnest desire of the
Chinese to maintain the most cordial re-
lations with the United States.
New Vessels for the Chinese Waters.
WASHINGTON, D. O., Aug. 29.--While
pleased with the turn that our dlplo-
matte relations in China have taken, and
satisfied with the present representation
of our navy 10 the waters Of that coun-
try, the naval authorities here are still
looking forward with eager interest to
the completion of the three light draft
gunboats now in process of construction
at Newport News, Va.
These vessels are designed especially
for the Chinese service, and are expected
to be of great value in coast navigation
and IN ascending the Chinese rivers. 1t
is felt that with so many interests CEN
tering in China as at present, it is i'm
portant that the United States should be
prepared not only to protect American
citizens, but, if the opportunity offers,
to promote American Commerce. These
vessels are provided with 'over-
hangs" for the protection of their
propellers against the drift wood and
snags in the Chinese rivers, and
it is believed Will be found to be espe-
cially adapted for serving both these
purposes. They will also enjoy the ad-
vantage of being moved more economi-
cally than the larger vessels and of being
more easily protected during storms and
in the winter season.
September 10Th has been set as the
date for their launching, and Assistant
Secretary McAdee expresses the opinion
that they will be ready by that time.
After they are launched from six to
nine months will elapse before they win
be completed.