The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-18

LONDON, Aug. 1S.4 a. m.-'Pekin was
relieved on the night of the 18TH
This message was received last even
ing at the imperial customs office in
London from the commissioner of Gus
toms at Che Foo 1t is the only Of
fetal message that has reached England
in confirmation of the earlier reports,
Admiral Remey's dispatch not having ar
rived in time for publication in the Lon
don morning papers.
The Morning Post which is the only
paper printing the Che Foo message,
says:
To-day is not only a day of national
rejoicing 1t is also a day Of congratu-
lat1on for all the powers of the world"
Proceeding to discuss the probabili-
ties of a cessation OF hostiliues, the Morn
ing Post assumes that the United States
is willing to abandon any idea of further
aggressive action, but 1t questions the
disposition of Germany and the other
powers to agree to such a course.
The Berlin correspondent of the Morn
ing Post says he learns that no formal
request for an armtstice has yet reached
the powers and that 1t is improbable that
any such request would be granted.
The other papers comment guardedly
upon the general situation owing to the
lack of definite news when the editorials
were written. Most of them advocate
stern inquisition regarding the outrages
and the punishment of the leaders, even
If they have to be pursued all over
China.
The Daily Graphic, in a paragraph evil
IDENTIFY inspired, says there is no reason
to believe that any of the powers will re-
pudiate the previous understanding to
respect the integrity of the empire and
the dynasty, adding that the proposal to
land British force at Shanghai origi-
mated with the Chinese and not with the
British government, and the Chinese at
the same time urged that this should not
be done If likely to lead to International
complications.
This says the Daily Graphic dis
poses of the story that the viceroy OF
Nank!ng changed his mind under the in
fiuence of the consuls. Her majestys
government, we believe, has no intention
Of contesting the right Of France or the
United States to land troops should either
think 1t necessary"
Shanghai dispatches say that Emperor
Kwang Su accompanied the empress dow
ager to Hsian Flu, much against her will.
Prince Tuan commanded the rear guard
Of the imperial escort, of WHICH Boxers
formed 65 per sent
1t was expected that Gen Tung Fuh
Slang would follow after the arrival OF
the allies. All the palace treasures were
sent to Hsian Flu.
The hearsay accounts of the allied entry
into poIz{ at
talnlng that there was severe fighting
and others that the entrance WAS not op-
posed
New Chwang was again attacked on
Aug. 13, but the Russians repulsed 1900
Chinese, inflicting heavy loss, although
they also suffered severely. According to
dispatch to the Daily Express from
Che Foo, the dispatch from Mr. Conger.
which was received by United States Con-
sal Fowler Wednesday, after saying that
all the Americans were alive except the
Inglis baby and seven marines, admitted
that there was some sickness, but said
that he expected that the fool would last
until relief came.
HEARD IN WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.-The allied
armies have now captured and entered
Pekin in the face of obstinate resistance,
and the members of the foreign lega-
tions are safe. Official confirmation Of
the fall of Nthe Chinese capital came to
the United States government tonight
In the shape of two cablegrams, one from
Admiral Remey and the other from Con-
sui Fowler at Chefoo The cablegram
from Admiral Remey came first, early in
the evening, followed very soon after by
one from Consul Fowler, and the Off
ciaIs, realizing the great public interest
in the events which it believed had hap
pened in Pekin at once made them pub
lic
That from Consul Fowler, giving i'm
portant details of the occurrences at the
time of the capture Of the city, was given
out in an official statement.
REFUSED TO NEGOTIATE.
Previous information, which has been
received here, showed that the allies
| armies took possession of Tung Chow or
the 18th inst. From that city to Pekir
the distance is not very great, not more
| than a dozen miles. It seems evident
therefore that the armies halted for &
time at Tung Chow, probably for the pur-
pose of giving the men a rest and tc
| prepare for the attack upon the capita
| city in force, after waiting until the
rear Of the advancing host should arrive
| at the front. Possibly also the delay was
| the result of negotiations inaugurated by
| the Chinese officials looking to the de-
Elivery Of the ministers with Chinese