The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-18

COnfrmatory Dispatch from Commits
sioner of Customs at Che-FoO.

ndrmatOry Dispatch from Commits
sioner of Customs at Che-Foo.
LONDON. Aug. 1s. a. m.-"Peking was
relieved on the night of the 18TH" This
message was received last evening at the
imperial customs office in London from
the commissioner of customs in Che-Foo.
1t is the only official message that has
reached England in confirmation Of the
earlier reports, Admiral Remey's dispatch
not having arrived in time for publication
In the London 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 re-
joicing, IL is also a day of congratulation
for all the powers of the world Proceed
ing to discuss the probabilities of cessa-
tion of hostilities, the Morning Post as
sumes that the United States are willing
to abandon the idea of further aggressive
action. but it questions the disposition of
Germany and the other powers to agree
to such a course.
The Berlin correspondent of the Morning
Post says he learns that no formal request
for an armistice has yet reached the
powers and that it is improbable that any
such request would be granted.
The other papers commented guardedly
on the situation owing TO the lack of def
mite news when the editorials were writ
ten. Most of them advocate a stern inquisi-
ton regarding outrages and the punish
ment of the leaders even if they have to be
pursued all over China.
The Daily Graphic In paragraph appar-
emily inspired says there is no reason to
believe that any of the powers will repudi-
ate the previous understanding to respect
the integrity of the empire and the
dynasty, adding that the proposal to land
British force at Shanghai originated not
with the British government. but with the
Chinese. who at the same time urged that
this should not be done If likely to lead to
international complications. "This." says
the Daily Graphic. "disposes of the story
that the viceroy of Marking changed his
mind under the influence of the consuls.
Her Majesty's government, we believe have
no intention of contesting the right of
France or the United State to land troops
should either think it necessary"
Shanghai dispatches say that Emperor
Kwang Su accompanied the Empress
dowager to Hsian-Fu. much against his
will. Prince Tuan commanded the rear
guard of the imperial escort. of which
Boxers formed So per cent. II was ex-
pected that General Tung Fuh Slang would
follow after the arrival of the allies. All
the palace treasures were sent 10 Hsian-
Flu.
The hearsay accounts of the method of
entry into Peking are contradictory, some
maintaining that there was severe fighting
and others that the entrance was not op-
posed.
The Chinese minister at Toxic. Ii Sheng
Toh, has telegraphed Ii Hung Chang. ac-
cording 10 a dispatch TO the Times from
Shanghai that Japan is willing TO use her
good offices IN behalf of the Empress
dowager and Emperor Kwang Su. but is
determined 10 prevent the escape of Prince
Tuan. of Kang-Yi president of the board
of war of Hsa-Tung. guardian of the heir
apparent. and OF Choa-Shu-Chiao. commits
sioner OF the railway and mining bureau.
LII Hung Chang" the dispatch continues.
has received instructions from the throne
TO ask Russia II she is willing TO assist
China TO arrive at a peaceful settlement
and 10 give assurances that she has no in
tention Of snnexing any part OF Manchuria.
II the reply is favorable. Earl Ii has or
ders 10 negotiate without delay. Stimuli
taneoasly the military governor of Man