New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-09
MORE CHINESE OUTRAGES
ATTACK UPON THE BRITISH AND AMrpr
CAN MISSIONS IN FATsHAN


AsH APATHY CRITICISED IN HONG KONG
-vEGErARIANs MAY AIM AT
COMPLETE OVERTHROW OF
THE EMPIRE
London, Aug s.-A dispatch from Hong Kong
states that large mob of infuriated Chinese at.
tackled the British and American missions at
Fatshan. near Canton. at noon yesterday Some
OF the missionaries fed to Shameen for safety
but the others remained at Fatshan. A Chinese
gunboat has been sent 10 quel the riotng 1t
is reported that the anti-foreign agitators in
tend soon to destroy all the missions In the
Kwang- -Tung Province and to drive the mis-
sionaries into the treaty ports
The Chinese sect known as the Vegetarians
who are at the bottom of the outrages now
number $1,000 men. They are organized and
well armed and are able to withstand the
Chinese troops.
A dispatch to THE Pail Mall Gazette" from
Shanghai says it is stated in that city that fur
ther fanatical outbreaks against Christians
have occurred at Ching Chow, Tai-Ping. Hupeh
and Anhui 1t is stated that all the foreigners
escaped without injury
No confirmation of this report has been re-
ceived.
Neither the Foreign the Colonial Office
nor the Wesleyan Mission here has received
any news regarding the reported attack upon
the British and American missions at Fatshan
yesterday.
Another dispatch to THE Pail Mall Gazette"
from Shanghai says that Europeans there ridi-
cule the idea Of Chinese escort accompanying
the British Consu. at Foo-Chow to Ku-Cheng.
where he goes to investigate the massacre of
British missionaries. When the Viceroy's troops
were dispatched to the scene of the massacre
immeda feV looted the mission -hOuses
The dispatch adds that. owing to the unsettled
state Of the province. it has been decided to
send 200 British Indian Sikh troops from Hong
Kong 10 escort the Consul to Ku-Cheng.
Hong Kong. Aug. S.-A great Indignation
meeting was held here last night TO protest
against the massacre of Christians by the
Chinese. Among the resolutions adopted was
one expressing disgust at the apathy and indif-
ference Of the British Government in failing to
recognize the gravity of the situation, and for
not taking adequate measures to protect British
subjects
Washington. Aug. S.-The Chinese Legation in
this city is still without official informa ton
garding the late outrages by the members OF tne
Vegetarian Society in China upon the mission
aries and other foreigners residing near Ku-
Cheng. The members of the Legation say they
never have heard Of the 'Vegetarans." They
are believed to be fanatical sect whose pur-
poses political and who have melted the re-
cent troubles in order to embroii the Peking
accomplished they will then begin a rebellion
against the constituted authorities and under
cover OF this commit such atrocities as wouid
be most gratifying TO their savage nature
The prejudice against the foreign mission
aries among the native population is very great
While the Chinese Government is bound by
its treaty obligations 10 protect the mission
aries and permit them TO carry their faith into
the remotest provinces of the Empire. 1t finds
itself powerless at times to overcome the feel
ing of hostility which the majority or the peo-
pie entertain for foreigners The social: re-
ligious and political life of the Chinese is so
jntertwined that when d Chinaman abandons
the teachings of Buddha or Confucius. he Is
believed also to have become an enemy or ms
country. While the absurdity or TINS Is APP
parent to all persons outside of China, the
opinion is believed to be well founded there that
the missionaries sowing the seeds of dis
content against the Government, and this ac-
counts, to some extent, for much or the OPPOSE
ton to them.
The place where the outrages occurred is not
indicated on the map. and II is unknown to the
officials of the Legation. 1t is believed TO be a
summer resort near Ku-Cheng. where certain
of the missionaries and their families were
spending the heated term. Its remoteness from
the large industrial centres made 1T the more
sault the helpless foreigners.
London, Aug S.-Mr. Waters. formerly Brit
ish Consul at Foo-Chow. where he resided for
thirty years. attributes the recent massacres in
China partly to the demonstration arising over
the Japanese victory over China in the recent
between the two countries and partly to
the absolute collapse of the Chinese Govern
ment. He feels certain that the outrages were
not due to the people themselves.
Lord Salisbury and the Chinese Ambassador
had a long interview at the Foreign Office this
afternoon. It is supposed that the conference
was In relation to the massacre Of missionaries
and the steps to be taken TO prevent recur-
renee Of the outrages.
DIR. LEONARD APPEALS TO MIR. OLNEY
THE SECRETARY OF STATE URGED TO TAKE
ACTION on THE CHINESE ATROCITIES.
The Rev. DR.. A. B. Leonard. corresponding secre-
tary of the Missionary Society of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. seen yesterday concerning
the latest reports of Chinese atrocities. The mes
sage that was received by Dr. Leonard ana pup
lshed in Yesterdays Tribune was not, said Dr.
Leonard fully understood. 1t read as follows:
SHANGHAI Aug 5-Mlssionares massacred
Hold tont society meetings. Press government
This message although unsigned was believed 10
have been sent by the Rev. DR.. j. X HyKes' agent
of the American Bible Society who is also Meth
odst evangelist in China.
There appears. however to be only one inter-
nrata,ion IN he placed on the words OF the mes
sage" said a we-known layman OF the Methouist
Episcopal Church. namely, that missionaries arc
being massacred. and that JOINT heeunss ae u'
missionary societies requested 10 De heiu III ''
country with view to interesting our roVein'hei
10 the end that China shall stop the slaughter or
ta bald rasnonsible for the crimes and outrages
committed II is evident that this Is the correct
Interpretation OF the message as III Heoi %
already compiled with one part OF the reques'c "
said that he had written to secretary 81 ns
Olney the subject deha'"i"s '@
Investigation be made. -,
second cable dispatch was received a' '"e NE" @
sion rooms yesterday. IT was from ''i r,,,os.
George b. Smyth. president OF the 'I,I..e
College at Foo-Chow, which was as Ioiio"' IN
Soldiers are lootng Ku-Cheng' I,o baan
safe at F,oo-Cbow No efficient means nave oeen
taken 10 arrest murderers APPc"' ~
to rouse Minister DENLY.