Morris tribune., 1900-08-18
NEWS OF THE WEEK
THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

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towns.
| All the powers support the position
of the United States in its reply te
China's peace proposal.
Ii Hung Chang says the allies Will
not be allowed to escort the legatloners
from Pekin to Tien Tsin.
! A telegram from Minister Conger to
Consul Fowler at Canton says the slt'
nation at Pekin is desperate.
Since the beginning of the siege OF
foreigners at Pekin seven Americans
have been killed and sixteen wounded.
Count Won Waldersee, German field
marshal, is said to have been appointed
commander-in-chief Of the allied forces
in China.
An imperial decree, just issued by
the Chinese government, names LII
Hung Chang as minister plenipotentiary
to negotiate peace.
The Russian government has author
ICED it's minister and his staff to leave
Pekin on condition the Chinese govern
ment guarantees their safety.
The United States has decided to
ignore China appeal that the former
use it's influence against the landing of
British troops in the Yangtse valley.
A message from the Italian minister
at Pekin, dated Aug. 5, says that shots
are still being exchanged between the
defenders of the legations and the Obi
nese.
The allied forces marching to the re-
lief of Pekin occupied Yang Tsun
on Aug. &. The American casualties
were about 60 men, mostly of the Four
teenth infantry.
A message from Minister Conger to
General Chaffee, dated Pekin, Aug. 4,
says: eve will hold on until your
arrival. Hope it will be soon. Send
such information as you can"
The allied forces are now within
few miles of Pekin. A message from
General Chaffee, dated Aug. 10, reports
their arrival at Ho ST WI, half way be-
tween Tien Tsin and the capital.
A message from the British minister
at Pekin, dated Aug. 6, says: "Our
situation here is desperate. In 10 days
our food supply will be at an end. I'm
less we are relieved general massacre
is probable"
The United States has sent a dispatch
to the Chinese government through
Minister WI demanding that the firing
on the legations at Pekin cease at once.
Chinese cooperation with the relief
force is urged.
Minister WI has received an edict
under date of Aug, 5, in which the
Chinese government permits the pow
ers to hold open and free communica-
ton with their ministers. This includes
the sending Of cipher messages.
During the engagement on Sunday,
which preceded the occupation by the
allies Of Pei Tsang, the Russians lost
500 and the British 80. The Germans
and Japanese also lost heavily. The
road to Pekin is supposed to be open.
A terrible mistake occurred at the
taking of Yang Tsun. Russian artil'
lery opened fire on the American
troops Before the mistake was discov-
cred many American soldiers had been
killed or wounded by Russian shells. |
Having received a copy of the edict
appointing Ii Hung Chang to sue for
peace, the American government has
replied to the Chinese authorities de- |
handing as a preliminary to negotia-
lion, cooperation with the forces of the
allies to arrange for the liberation of |
the ministers in Pekin, and the restora-
lion Of order.
A message from Minister Conger re-
,eived through Minister WI, tells of 1
the attempt Of the Chinese to force the
foreigners out of Pekin by informing
Them that their respective governments
desired such move. Minister Conger
says that it is unsafe to leave the CAPT.
;al unless escorted by a large force Of
foreign troops.
AdVices from the British minister in
Pekin have been received in London.
On Aug. 8 all was we'll, though an in
5ermittent rifle fire by the Chinese
;roops and Boxers continued. Two
hundred women and children are
among the refugees in the legation.
The total casualties there had been 80
killed and Ito wounded.
A telegram from Minister Conger to
he state department. says: "Still be-
ieged, situation more precarious. Chi
lese government insisting upon our
eaving Pekin, which would mean GER
ain death. Rife firing upon us daily
" imperial troops. Have abundant
but little ammunition or pro-
visions. Two progressive yamen min
sters beheaded. All connected with
egation Of the United States well at
present moment"
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson
dollar wheat for this year.
The Bethlehem and Carnegie COM
oanies have submitted identical bids
or the furnishing of armor plate to the
They range from $4l1.S0