Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-31
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From China.

Shanghai, July 3l..-Sneng, the direc-
tor of telegraphs, says that the report
of the massacre 10 Pekin was concocted
by the boxers in the hope of infuriatiDg
the powers into some act which would
make all Cinnamon rally TO the boxer
banners. Sheng says the amount OF
present danger OF the ministers depends
on the discretion of the powers.
Shanghai, July 30.-It is learned
from Japanese sources that lO,OOO Cnl-
nese attacked force of 1000 Russians
at New Chwang. The Russians sue
ceeded in capturing the forces outside
the town on July 26.
Hong-Kong, July 3l.-The move
ments of the Chinese troops from the
| interior toward the coast continues and
in consequence the unessiness OF the
foreigners increases. The Chinese forts
near here are heavily manned with na-
tive troops. Tak-Su, the acting vice
roy OF Canton, has ordered that forty
Chinese pirates who were recently cap
tured be put to death and is generally
pursuing a more vigorous policy.
London, July 81. Ia the House OF
Commons Mr.. Broderick, uDd r parlia.
| mentary secretary, said that the gov
eminent had received advices from
General Gaselee, commander OF the
British troops 10 China, which showed
that be contemplated an immediate ad-
vance on Pekin. General Gaselee hopes
to have the cooperation of the allied
troops. The announcement was re-
ceived with cheers.
London, July 3l-A dispatch from
Tientsin dated July 9th says that on
that day Major Waller in command OF
| the American marines at Tientsln re-
ceived dispatch from Minister CoDger
| dat ed July 21st. The Conger message
came 10 the same batch as the messages
from the German, British, and Japanese
legations. Mr.. Conger said ia his mes
| sage that there had been no firing since
July 10Th. by agreement. They had
provisions for several weeks but little
ammunition. He added that II the Chi
nese continued to lombard as they had
done, the foreigners could not hold out
long and general massacre would fol-
low. He hoped relief would come
soon. Conger added "Glad to hear
OF the vic DRY at Tientsin, but
regret tho terrible cost. Ali are
safe and WELL" Reports received at
missionary headquarters at Tientsin
say all the Americans at Pekin and
Tung Chow are safe in Pekin, though
ali the mission property has been des-
, troyed.
A Tienisin dispatch says according to
Pekin advices the American marines
there, On the night OF July 3, made
sortie, under Captain Myers. and hit
the Chinese hard. Myers was slightly
wounded in the engagement. 1t is in
ferred from the dispatch that the Amer
lean legation is still standing.
Chinsnfu, July 20. (Delsyed)-The
"boxer" troops under General Tung-
Fut- Slang are coming southwark and
arr fighting 600 Chlnese belonging to
Yuan Sni-Kai, who we're under the
Yuen-reh-C Chow.
Shanghai, July 81. The fighting at
New Chwsng is said to have been caus.
by the Ruis suddenly and with
out reason attacking the Chinese who
were guarding the south gate Of the
tow. The Russians we're repulsed
having many killed. The British and
Japanese consuls at New Cnwsng pro-
,sted against thesttack By the Russ ans
It's reported that 1000 Russians aD0
80.0C1inese are now fighting at Tas-
itj4i, near Lao Yang.
london, July 81 "A dispatch from TEN
tsin gives some details Of the happenings in
p,kin during the long siege. 1wenty-six
days Of fierce assault followed the murder OF
the German Minister and Professor Francis
James, an Englishmsn. Several attempts
we're made to burn the British legation
bu dings The deaths from wounds and sick
ness number 90. Ninety. eight persons have
been wounded. The defenders have killed
nearly 2 600 Chinese.