Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-03
BOTH PRISONERS
Chinese Emperor and
Oowager Empress,
CONSUL GOODNOW'S DISPATCH
Anarchy Prevailing in Pekin
June 81.
TWO LEGATION BUILDINGS STANDING
Prince Tuan and His Boxers in
Full Control.
TWO LEGATION BUILDINGS STANDING
Ii HUNG CHANGES PROMISE

The following cablegram has been receiv-
ed at the State Department from United
States Consul Goodnow:
SHANGHAI. July 8.
On the 9th Of June there were two leea-
ton buildings standing. The emperor and
the empress dowager are prisoners in the
palace. The city gates are closed. Prince
Tuan and his force of Boxers are in con-
troll of everything. Complete condition Of
anarchy in the streets.
Signed) GoODNOw.
The State Department has SO received
the following cablegram from United States
Consul Mcwade:
CANTON.
Viceroy Ii Hung Chang has today as
sured me that he will Immediately issue a
strong proclamation commanding the pres
ervation of peace and order in his provinces
and will take the necessary measures for
the protection of foreigners SO far as possi-
BILE. He is largely increasing the force Of
his army.
(Signed) McwADE
ReinfOrcements From Japan.
1t was said at the State Department that
there seemed to be an unanimous agree
ment on the part of the powers to welcome
with the utmost cordially Japan's offer to
furnish reinforcements for the forces now
operating along the Pei Ho in the effort to
reach Pekn. as Japan alone of the powers
is prepared to throw into China whatever
number of troops may be needed. The news
to that effect had come to the State Depart
ment from all directions, and particularly
from England Russia and France. As far
as the State Department is concerned 1t
had previous y accorded Japan a free hand
In the matter OF the number of troops to
be employed in China, upon a voluntary
and courteous statement Of the purpose OF
the employment of these forces.
Secretary Root. Denial.
Secretary Root does not hesitate to enter
specific denial of the sensational stories
which are persistently circulated every day
regardless of facts. He said that he had
not ordered any troops to China beyond
the 9th Infantry from Manila, now on the
way to Taku, and possibly the 9th Cavalry,
about to start from San Francisco for
Nagasaki- The destination of the latter
would depend upon developments. He said
he had not ordered the 4th and 18th In
fantry regiments TO China, as has been re-
ported in some quarters, nor had he made
the slightest preparation for their dispatch.
Respecting the withdrawal of troops from
Cuba the Secretary said that he did not
himself know which Of the regiments would
be first brought home. Gen Miles and
Gen. Wood were trying to settle that ques-
ton, there being some difference as to
whether the Withdrawals should be based
strictly upon the order in which the regi-
ments had gone TO Cuba or upon other con-
siderations, such as the conditions of their
service and the need at home for cavalry
infantry organizations.
Contradfctcd by Secretary Long.
Secretary Long contradicted the report
that the New Orleans was to be sent to
Taku or elsewhere in China. and added
that he did not even intend to send out
another ship to make up the deficiency
caused by the disaster to the Oregon.
At the State Department IT was said that
all that had been done toward adding to
the strength of the force which Gen. Chat
fee will command had been confined to the
adoption of measures looking to the touch
ing at some convenient cable port the
Asiatic side of the Pacific Of such of the
regular army regiments as are TO be dis
patched to the Philippines to relieve the
volunteer troops there, in order that they
might be diverted to China If necessary.
However, not q single additional organiza-
ton has been ordered there, nor has there
been any effort made to hasten the move
ment Of troops out to Manila for the pur-
pose of relieving the volunteers.
Report From Minister Conger.
One of the last communications received
in Washington from United States Minister
Conger at Pekin, was transmitted to the
Navy Department by Admiral Watson. to
whom it had been addressed. The minister
had Just made a tour of the American con-
sulates OH the Chinese coast in the Prince
ton and wrote Admiral Watson as follows:
'PEKIN, November %.
'I take great pleasure in informing you
that in accordance with the orders men,
toned in your communication of August
last found the Princeton of Taku August
% and was formally received by Com
mander Knox. The several ports were Wis
tied beginning at New-chwang and ending
with Hong Kong on October To- On October
q / boarded the Monocacy at Shanghai and
proceeded at once up the Yangtse river
stopping at the various ports as far as
Hang Kow, and returning to Shanghai on
November IL.
IT take great pleasure in acknowledging
the constant courtesy OF all the officers and
men during the entire trip. Every kindness
and attention was shown me by Capts
Knox and Bicknell, and every possible as
sistance rendered me in making the trip
interesting, valuable and successful. Too
high a tribute cannot be paid to their efi-
ctency.'
Mr.. Conger adds in conclusion that he
intends to mention the effective assistance
of the navy In his report to the State De-
partment.
Fortunately all of the United States con-
sular officers in China, with Q single excep-