The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-08-04
ALLIES ADVANCE ON PEK|N
AMERICANS, BRITISH, JAPs.
They Take Part In Forward MOve-
mcnt Whether other Nations DO
or NOt-Chinese Strongly Fortified
Admiral Remey Cares for Sick.
Seymour Commands ut Shanghai.

ing, announces an agency bulletin dated
at Shanghai.
1t is assumed that the Americans, Brit
ish and japanese are taking part in this
forward movement, whether other nation
alities are or not. An advance base will
probably be established 20 or 80 miles
nearer Pekin and supplies will be assem-
bled preparatory to direct stroke at the
capital.
OF the 10000 allies debarked at Pc Chilli
ports, English military observers consider
that 10000 are available for an advance
beyond Tientsin. The Chinese forces, ac-
cording to the vague gatherings Of the
allies intelligence officers, up to July n,
were disposed in great arc 80 miles long
and distant 10 or Is miles. The numbers
and exact location Of the several divisions
are utterly unknown. The Pei Ho river
Is blockaded by sunken stone-laden junks
for 20 miles beyond Tientsin and farther
up, according to Chinese spies OF allies. A
dam has been constructed for the purpose
of flooding the low-lying expanse OF coun-
try.
The first engagement of the relief expe-
dition will probably be at Pei Tang, where
the viceroy of Yulu personally commands.
The following Information was brought to
Tientsin, Wednesday, July rs, by Chi
nese missionary student, who was sent by
the British legation. He received the mes
sage entrusted to him and left July lS.
He saw few troops between Pekin and
Yang Tsu. No works had been con-
structed. Food in Pekin was scarce, and
the city would be quite unable to endure
"a siege.
Among the scraps of information
brought by another courier, who left
Pekin July ID, was the fact that General
Ma, notable Boxer chief, had been killed
by the legationers.
Shanghai kilograms Of this date say the
foreign consuls met yesterday and decided
to invite Admiral Seymour (British) to
take command of the Shanghai defenses.
The United States consul general, on be-
half of the consuls, visited Admiral Sey-
mour, and he promised to draw up plans
and submit them to council of officers.
The Shanghai municipal council objects to
the consular action.
The British Second infantry brigade has
been ordered to debark at Hong Kong to
form flying column to serve anywhere
in China.
Two more transports with Indian troops
on board are due to arrive today. The
customs officers at Canton have seized IA
Chinese Junk, which had 1000 rifles and
much ammunition aboard.
Fighting in Pekin.
Iaku, July 30.-Solace with sick and
wounded proceeded Nagasaki, Yokohama,
Guam, Honolulu and Mare Island, five
marines and navy officers, five army Off
GERS, nine navy men, Is marines, IS Ninth
infantry All men will remain aboard So
lace unless otherwise recommended by
army medical authorities at Nagasaki or
Surgeon Anderson at Yokohama. Army
hospitals relief preparing at Nagasaki for
Taku. Japanese hospital ship alternating
here at our disposal if needed. Lieutenant
Leonard's condition more favorable, re-
covery hopeful. Biddle's command or
dered Tientsin. Hard fighting in Pekin
"RENIEY."
Major Biddle's command consists of 225
marines, who sailed from San Francisco
on the Grant with General Chaffee and
the Sixth cavalry.
The cable from Admiral Remey shows
that he sent home on the hospital ship
Solace those who were wounded at the
battle of Tientsin and those who were
sick among The American force. His
statement that the japanese hospital ship
will be at our disposal for conveying sick
and wounded to Nagasaki is welcome in
telligence, and may relieve the situation
materially in case of hard fighting.
| No Delay.
Tientsin, July 2S.-Via Chefoo, July 81
and Shanghai, August 2.-The American
commander received orders from Wash
ington today not to delay the advance OF
Pekin. He was also informed that heavy
reinforcements are EN- route.
Great activity is noticeable at the Jap
anese headquarters. Transport prepare
tons are being hurried 1t is extremely
unlikely that either the Japanese or the
| DIltlsu iHlcHu W Dt Itll Uellluu JHe Amer
cans, though the British preparations are
a long way from completeness. The Jap
anese organization, on the other hand, ex
cites the admiration of all.
| The total strength of the allies here i:
1900. Reinforcements are arriving daily
Two objects Ahead.
Washington, Aug. 2.-The safety of the
ministers at Pekin being temporarily as
sured, the attention of the government i:
now being directed towards two objects
first, to effect the permanent safety of the
ministers by bringing them away from
Pekin, and, second, to hasten the advance
on the Chinese capital. The Chinese gov.
eminent is employing every device diplo-
matically to prevent the forward move.
ment of the international column. Ii
Hung Chang is the main reliance to en-.
compass this purpose, but he is hampered
by the obtuseness of Pekin officials. Our
government is willing to render such as.
sistance as it properly can.
Jose N. Recero Dead.
New York, July 3l.-Jose n. Recero