The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-26

and went two miles up the river, anchor
ing in the first bend. This move was
made at A so, and s.: 80 the fire were slack
ening and a Japanese flag floating over
one of the forts, returned to my berth.
81 feel a natural regret, shared no
doubt by the officers, that duty and or
ders prevented the old Monocacy from
giving her ancient smooth bores last
chance"
RISINGS IN CHINA CERTAIN.
London. July 26-The Shanghai CORE
spondent of the Daily Express telegraph
ing yesterday, says:
"a general rising throughout China is
now regarded as absolutely certain. All
the missionaries throughout the Empire
have been ordered to take refuge without
delay either at Shanghai or Hong Kong.
Refugees are beginning to arrive from
all points in the most pitiable condition.
"As the result of a constant CORE
spondence with the Governor of Shan
Tung, Ii Hung Chang this afternoon an
nounced that the Imperial Government
was prepared at any moment to give
safe convoy to the members of the for
eign legations from Pekin to Tien Tsln,
provided a guarantee were given that no
advance would be made upon the capital,
and that all matters in dispute between
China and the powers would be made the
subject of friendly negotiations.
"In the same communication to the
consuls Earl Iii stated that the Imperial
Government had submitted to the powers
a statement of its position, declaring
that it had suffered greatly by recent
events, but desired not only to suppress
the rebellion. but also to remove the
causes of the hostility of foreign powers.
Therefore he hoped that the offer to
escort the foreigners to Tien Tsin would
be regarded as an earnest desire of the
Chinese Government for the renewal of
friendly relations.
"The consuls replied that no basis for
friendly negotiations was possible until
proof was at hand that the ministers were
still living
WILL ATTACK COAST TOWNS.
London, July 26.-The Daily Express
has the following from st. Petersburg:
"Admiral Skrydeloff, commanding the
Russian squadron in Chinese waters has
received precise instructions to lombard
the Chinese coast towns Immediately on
receipt of confirmation Of the report of
the massacre at Pekin."
MINISTER'S TO COME TO TEN TSIN.
Brussels, July 25.-The Foreign Office
today received the following dispatch:
Shanghai, July Psi Hung Chang
told me the Chinese Government was ar
ranging to guarantee the retirement of
foreigners in Pekin towards Tien Tsin.
DE CARTIER"
E. De Cartier is secretary of the Bel
gian Legation at Pekin.
REPORTED SAFE JULY 10TH.
Copyright, 1900, by the Associated Press.)
Tien Tsin, Friday. July 20.-Chinese
coming in from the country report that
the Chinese soldiers are killing the Box
crs wherever the latter are seen, giving
as a reason that the Boxers deceived them
into embarking on a hopeless struggle
An intelligent Chinaman said that he re-
garded this as a sign of widespread dis
sension. 1t is only a matter of short
time, he declared, before the same state
will exist in Pekin when in all probability,
Jung Lu commander-in chief OF the Chi
nese forces and Prince Ching would be
able to regain sufficient influence to make
peace, especially if the foreigners in the
capital were safe. This appears to rep
resent the general native opinion here as
far as it is possible to ascertain it.
In the meantime reliable news as to
events in Pekin and whether the foreign
ers are alive is entirely lacking, or is
only obtainable from ChinesC sources,
and even this is most meagre and con-
| Trajectory.
1t is now thought that the forward
movement of the allies will probably take
| place earlier than was at first intended,
possibly by the end OF this month. but
nothing definite will be decided before
| the arrival of General Sir Alfred Gazelee,
commanding the Indian contingent.
runner who arrived from Pekin yes
| terday reports that the foreigners were
| safe on July 10th, and that there had
been considerable fighting between the
! Boxers and soldiers inside the city.
BRITISH STILL SKEPTICAL.
London, July 25.-Lord Salisbury today
notified the United States Ambassador
| that it was impossible to accept the evil
dence So far submitted by the Chinese
or that transmitted by the United States
regarding the safety of the foreign min
| listers at Pekin, and that until their safe
| ty was thoroughly established the British
| Government would be unable to discuss
any question of mediation or kindred mat
| ters.
| Pc TANG FORTS REFUSE TO SUR
II RENDER.
| copyright, 1900 by the Associated Press)
Taku, Saturday, July 21.-Chang vi has
unsuccessfully tried to arrange with the
general commanding the Peh Tang forts
| for their surrender. The general refused
| to surrender the forts but said that If
| the foreigners did not attack him he
would agree to maintain neutral attl-
| tude.
| 2 600 AMERICAN SOLDIERS ARRIVE.
Shanghai Tuesday, July N-Three
| thousand American troops arrived at Taku
as well as eight transports filled with
British troops Both detachments are
deficient in artillery.
cable steamer has started to lay a
cable from Wei Hal Wei to Che Foo and
| Taku.
THE SICK TO COME HOME.
| Copyright, 1900, by the Associated Press)
| Tien TSin July 19-(Via Shanghai, July