Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-30
|R[ CRISIS IN China
United States Marines Landed to
Protect the Legation at
Peking.
Minister Conger Tells Washington
Authorities That the Situation
! is Alarming.
Disloyalty in the Chinese Army
Makes Matters More Serious
Other News.

Washington, May 3o.-The situation
in China is SO serious Minister Conger
mas Called 10. marines from the United
States cruiser Newark, stationed at Ta-
XII, to guard the legation at Picking.
Permission has been granted him by the
Chinese government to land guard,
and authorization was given him by the
state department to call upon thcsnear-s
est naval forces for protection. 1t is
understood that marines are already on.
the way up tbs. river TO Picking.
Minister Conger cabied the state de-
partnent that the situation is alarming.
The Boxers are now active in the Nicin-
lily of Picking. There is apprehension
that their operations Will now extend to
the city. They have burned number
of railroad bridges and stations in the
vicinity of Picking and nave murdered
nine Methodist converts at Pa Chow.
The minister reported that all the for
eign Legations have ordered guards.
1t was said at the state department
that Minister Conger will only utilize
the naval forces at his command for
strictly defensive purposes, and Will act
independently of all other nations
There Will be no concerted movement SO
far as this government is concerned.
The department has not been advised
whether or not the representatives OF
other natipnaat Picking Will join forces.
Minister conger tells the department
that the 8Chineses government has Sawak-a
ened to the gravity of the situation and
is taking steps toward suppressing the
Boxers. Some days ago the American
minister demanded of the Chinese gov
eminent protection to Americans and
American interests. similar demands
being made by the diplomatic represen-.
tativess of other countries. The Chinese
government was impressed With the im-
pending danger. and eNincea a DISPOSE
ton to suppress the murdsrous ele-
nent. They have moved slowly and
have given the Boxers an opportunity to
make great Roadway in their opera
tions. 1t is feared that the Chinese gov )
eminent now has a most difficult task
on its hands in dealing With the Boxers.
4 lfFlFaporta of disioyaity in the Chinese
army are true, the situation is more
alarming.
So far the precautions taken by this
government contemplate protection to-
1.-The legation and thesconsuls in that vi.
icillity and such Americans as can take
refuge I the legation. No orders have
l4beSll& given for AN increa sea naval force,
land no demonstration is to be made by
/ Admiral kenlpf in the Pei Ho river al
this time. The marines may be delayed
fin reaching the capital as the river,
4 which they must ascend III small boats
4 from the Newark, is swift and in many
fplaees dangerous for such small craft.
i he other route is overland thru d hos
title country. Telegraphic communica-
1tien between Talus and Peking is bro
I ken ard the situation is made the more
embarrassing.
The operations Of the Boxers now
seem to b. general and there are indi-
i cations that their movements are
i guided by Well defined plans Ameni-
leans in all parts of China. even where
i there has been no disturbance up to
Idate, are becoming alarmed. The ma
val authorities are watching the situa-
\ ton closely. Rear Admiral lSeinpf was
t3sent#in person with the Newark that M
4 might ascertain just what force Will he
4 needed for adequate protection of all
the Americans who may be In jeopardy
/ and a suggestion from him will result,
lin the ordering Of more ships and more
marines TO Chinese waters.
London, May 3o.-The Daily Express
i has the following telegram from
i Shanghai, dated Tuesday:
The rebellion continues to grow il
4 intensity and the gravest fears are en-.
ia az 10 milf .ir.h
a foreign envoys at Pekins. fearing :
& ma ssacre within the capital, have d..
i cided 70 bring up the guards of the lie.
d cations.
Il The rebels are now massing outside
a Of Peking and their nunhers ara re.
Il porting 10 be constantly augmenting
& Fresh contingents of armed malcon
tents are coming up almost hourI.
4 from the north.
The imperial troops who were sen
b to disperse the rebels found them
ISselves hopelessly outnumbered. Sew
q eral hundred were killed and two gun
and many rifles were captured. afte
4 which the most of the remaining troop
Z went over to the rebels. They are nov
marching side by side.
1t is believed the Boxers have TIL
q sympathy Of the entire Manchu arm.
): in the anti-foreign crusade. and Their
is. nodonbt that they have the counte
nance of the empress dowager and o
Prince Ching.
a The Belgian minister. escorted by
strong bodyguard has gone to Obtain
an audience of the Tsung- -Yamen,
Z number Of his countrymen. with thei
families. having been cut off by TIL
rebels at -Tsin-Tien.
The position of the missionaries i
one of extreme peril unless aid /
speedily Forthcoming. 1t is feare
!. that they will meet with the same fat
as their unfortunate converts, whor
the Boxers are ruthlessly numbering.
Operations In the Philippines.
Manila, May 3o.-Maj. HenryT.s Alle1
of the Forty-third Infantry, Will
scouting from Catbalogan. island of sa
\ mar. on May 8. drove a party of insul
gents from the valleys. Four Amer
cans were killed, Including Lieut. "
4 II. Evans (John II. Evans), who wa
slain while CALAMITY leading chare
against the entertainments. Eleven
the enemy We're killed and four we,