The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-06
SLAUGHTERED ASLEEP.
Massacre of Christians by Chi
nese Was DiabOlical.
TheyButchered the Missionaries
While Sleeping.
CAREFULLY PLANNED.
Done in Cold Blood and Without
Provocation.
Last Letter of Rev. Mr.. Stewart
Before His Death.

Hone KoNe, Aug. 6.-In an interview
today with some of the survivors of the
Ku Cheng massacre, they declared that
the outrage was carried out in the most
diabelical manner, and that it was evil
IDENTIFY a premeditated and carefully ar
ranged attack, entirely unprovoked,
made upon the occupants of the mission
airy station while they were asleep. The
bodies of the victims were buried at Foo
Chow.
There are rumors of further riots at
places nearer to Foo Chow than Ku
Cheng. This district includes the sta
tions of the Church of England at
Zenana. the American Methodist station
at Fukien. Funing, Layong, Ming Talk,
HO Chang and Huighwa
LONDON. Aug. 6-The last letter dat
missionary, the Rev. Mr.. Stewart, re-
ceived in London describes the situation
of affairs at Ku Cheng. Mr.. Stewart
wrote: Ten days ago we were awaken
ed at o'clock in the morning by ma
tive clergyman who crossed the river in
order to bring US the startling news that
the Vegetarian rebels were expected
at daylight to storm Ku Cheng. The
gateways of the city we're being blocked
their entry.
"Ws had 100 men, women and chill
dren in our company outside the town.
We passed a terrible time until day break,
when torrents of rain fell, and the Vege-
tarians not liking the rain, postponed
the attack. All the mission party started
to get inside of Ku Cheng. The male
and female stats, in the early morning,
were crossing the river in small parties
- n J. r-,Il
which had to be scaled with ladders.
During the three following days bodies
of citizens guarded the walls, armed
with prongs and rusty swords.
"On the fourth day the gates were
opened and the mandarin in command
conferred with the Vegetarian leaders.
What occurred during this interview we
do not know, but nobody believes we
have seen the end of this affair. Such
serious affair cannot be SO easily patched
up, and is probably only begun"
Mr.. Stewards letter concludes: ''All
the women and children, with the advice
of the American ard British consuis,
will be sent to the coast. The opinion
prevails if the Japan Chinese treaty is
arranged, soldiers will be sent from Foo
Chow to arrest the leaders of the rebels.
But if it is not arranged then the Vege-
tarians will increase sufficiently to make
the rising a success
SHANGHAI Aug. 6.-The Mercury of
this city today publishes dispatch from
Foo Chow, saying that the position of
the Europeans is critical, owing to
the open hostility of the natives
and native officials. It is added
that if an outbreak occurs that
the native officials will be unable to cope
with the mob. Flu Kieng is said to be
in a state of rebellion and the American
l.
has been burned. The Europeans and
Americans have telegraphed for gun
boats to protect the foreign settlement
The British minister at Pekin, Mr..
O'Connor. has made a demand upon the
Tsung Ii Yamen Chinese foreign Of
fce) for a military escort from the Brit
ish consulate at Foo Chow in order to
enable him to visit the scene of the
hu Cheng massacre and hold the inqui-
~ demanded. Mr.. O'Conner has also
positively requested that the Chinese gov
eminent issue decree ordering the cap
ital punishment of the offenders and that
stringent orders be issued for the pro-
lection of all missionaries throughout
China.
The Chinese government has assented
without demur to the demands Of the
British minister.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6-The state de-
pdrtuenb mas just received the IOllOWlng
cablegram from United States Consul
General Jernigan:
SHANGHAI, Aug. 6.-Haxon, United
States consul at Foo Chow wires "Ameri-
can mission property at Yum Fuh burned.
Details of Ku Cheng massacre horrible.
Houses stealhily surrounded and sleeping
ladies and children speared to death.
Situation unsettled"
England to Insist on an INQUIRY.
LONDON, Aug. 6.-The officials of the
foreign Office have cabIed instructions
to the British ambassador at Pekin, Mr..
n. r. O'Connor, to demand the safety of
all British subjects in the disturbed dis
tricts and to insist upon a full inquiry
into the massacre In addition, Mr.
O'Connor has been ordered to see that
the culprits are punished and that an in
dependent inquiry be made into the Ku
Cheng massacre by a British consular
court.
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