Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-26
rO-DAY'S TELEGRApHIC NEWS
From China

London, July 26 The news oil lm-
portapce today is the publication OF the
alleged imperial edict warning inc vice
roys to prepare for coast attack ana De"
tense. In many quarters the genuine
ness OF the edict isquestloned. Inc m,
Dortancs of this latest edict is enhanced
bv the increasing unrest in central Cni-
ma. Admiral Seymour has started ior
Shanghai to oversee the efforts TO pro-
tect British life and property. Accord
ing TO Shanghai dispatches, the missile
uaries are being summoned to the coast
and already the Boxers are active 10
Kiang Su province, just north ofShsng-
hal, burning missions and threatening
foseigners. One report today says tnat
the Russian Government has instructed
Admiral Skrydohoff to lombard the
Chinese coast towns Immediately on re
CENT of confirmation OF the reportt d
massacre in PekiD. If this action was
taken, it would mean the virtual des-
truction OF the towns, which are COM
posed OF hImsy structures.
China appears to be on the edge be-
tween peaceful settlement and open
war against the powers. officials mere
and on the continent are waiting Tor
something tangible to act Oh. The &C
riyity OF the United states, at the pres
ent juucture, is regarded as amateurlsh
by many diplomstists. 1t is admitted,
however, that il it turns out that the
Chinese government has been sincere,
the United States will score a tel
strike. 1t is now reported that the
rainy season in China is strangely de-
layed and that therefore there will be
no climatic obstacle to an immediate
advance of the allies on Pekin. Sir Al
fred Gaselee in command of the British
Indian contingent has reached Welhal-
wei, and will probably start today for
Tientsin. / is said the allies there art
awaiting bis arrival before taking fur
Their action regarding the advance.
The impression etill obtains thai
the march to Pekin will begin on July
80, or at least 10 the course of the next
week. As yet no reports are re-
ceived of any OF the powers, except the
United States, having heard from their
representatives iD Pekin later than July
4, although nearly all of them have
asked the Chinese authorities to
try to get message through.
Shanghai, July 26.-Li Hung Chang
is practically held as hostage here
pending his promised proof OF the safety
of the foreigners in PekiD. Ii has said
said he will get word that they are
alive within five days.
Canton, July 26.-The natives here
are getting uneasy. They fear the
foreign troops intend to attack the Z a
tive city. The local mandarin, in
huenced by native feeling, yesterday
inquired what the intentions OF 1.-THE
British were.
st. Petersburg, July 26.-It is belisv'
ed here that the RussiCn railway
guards, numbering 200, at Charbin and
Telin, in MsDchuria, have all been kill
ed.
London, July ga dispatch from
st. Petersburg says it is officially re-
ported by General Gacbarotf, that Oh
July "a he bombarded and destroyed
The Chinese garrison fed.
1t Is learned that Queen Victoria's re-
ply TO the request OF the Chinese En-
peror for mediation ran: 81 am unable
to hold diplomatic communication with
your Highness on any subjecs until
am ISSUED that my Minister in Pekln is
safe"
Shanghai, July 25.-Li Hung Chang
stated tonight that some OF the mem
bers of the Pekin Legations might bt
expected to arrive in Tientsn at any
moment. Lii reiterated his statements
regarding his belief that the ministers
were safe but protested no knowledge
OF the fate of the other foreigners in Pc
kin. The American, French, Russian
and Japanese consuls visited Lii today.
The other consuls refused to call Oh
him. Americans here are indignant
over the fact that Mr.. Wildman, the
American consul, has recognized III
Hung Chang officially, as they think
LII ia party to the Chinese atrocities.
Mr.. Wildman says in calling on Ii
be is acting according to instructions.
There are active preparations goioP
on in the Chinese forts along the
Yangtse river looking toward hostilities
Sith the powers. Chinese soldiers dis
guised as coolies are arriving here daily
aboard iunks. They are being sent 10
re-enforce the forts at Woosung, Kiang
Via, Silver Island, and Wa Chang.
Extra guns are being mounted at these
forts, Tie Chinese have plenty of am
munition. The Misses Whitechurcb
and Searell, British missionaries, have
been murdered in Shen 81 province, in
northwestern China.
Kobe, Japan, July 26. A complete
japanese division is expected to reach
Tientsin by August 8. A body of Rus
slams who were defeated in the Lilac
Tung peninsula took refuge 10 Corea.
Ga July % the Emperor of Corea had
4 lengthy interview with the Russian
Minister concerning these refugees. 1t
is understood that Russia has asked
/ @ .missij IL to land troops in Corea for
military purposes. II the request If
granted, complications with japan are
certain.
Hong Kong, July 26-An Italian
priest who left Heu Gu Flu as corpse
in coffin has reached Hong Kong. He
says that a bishop and three priests
have been murdered at Heu Gu Flu
Hundreds OF native converts were mas
sacred on July in the southern part
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