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thirty miles to north of Takuan. They es-
capped on horseback, and possibly may have
evaded their pursuers.
tSigned) "cHAFFEE.,
MORE TROOPS FRoM pEKJN

N.'A7iaSAt
MORE TROOPS FROM PEKIN.
WASHINGTON, September 2O.-The War
Department has received the following ca
blegran from General Chaffee:
Taku, tno date). Adjutant-Ge
Washington: Pek.n, September 16.-To
avoid further crowding Pekin have had in
mind division of my force between Pc
kin, Yang Tsun. Tien Tsin at the latter
place leaving one battalion only, because
ground lien Tsin low. damp, unsuitable.
Otaer commanders no instructions, but
they assume some at least. of their
troops remain Pekin during winter.
i state this as indicating what is to be
ascertained here, not knowing, Of course,
the action being taken by the Powers and
the United States
only regiment Russian troops retired
toward Ten Tstn (have troops OF other
Powers done so). Condition Of Chinese
some better. gardeners entering the city
freely, relieving the distress prevailing
some days ago. Slight resumption trade,
other conditions very fair, rendering the
situation quiet
WILSON'S EXPEDITION.
Expedition to-day. Wilson commanding
eHpel Boxers to the westward, in order
free the country for coal supply mine Pc
kin. Headquarters one squadron Sixth
Cavalry Yang Tsun to camp. Telegrapned
you thir,!eth railroad to be repaired Ii
Hung Chang left Shanghai 14th Remey
reports Rockhill expected Tallu 14th.
(Signed) 'CHAFFEE"
a portion of this dispatch is un:nteilisi-
bic to the Department officials and they
have asked the telegraph company for
correction on i.
BOXERS READY,
planned to-day at the British Foreign Of
flee that 1T was found inexpedent for
the Powers to accept the Russian with
drawal proposed, as they had reliable in
formation that .the Boxers were ready
to re-occupy Pekin as soon as the allies
retired
FATE OF MISSIONARIES.
WASHINGTON, September 2o.-The
State Department has received the follow
ing telegram, dated the 18th instant, from
the Consul at Che Foo. China:
Secretary of State, Washington.
nth).-Yesterday again beseeched
Governor ascertain facts Paoting Fu;
also fate missionaries unaco,unteo for in
Chi Ii: also condition mission property
west Shan Tun. No replies; no foreigners
Paoting Flu. Others escaped: hiding places
unknown. Impossible ascertain where
ahouts. Imnerjal edict ordering civil mill
tary officials Chi Ii exterminate Boxers
now issued
"All property intact excepting home of
American Boa-d. which is destroyed Gov
ernor arrived: rioters dismissed head of
fetal. From ether sources to-day. learn
Governor issued orders throughout
province. eSterminate Boxers.
tSignedD ''FOWLEH.''
LIST OF KILLED.
WASHINGTON, September 20.-The
State Department has received the follow
ing telegram from the Consul General at
Shanghai:
Shanghai. September 2o-secretary of
State. Washington. Killed to date: Rev.
and Mrs Simcox, three children: DR.. and
Mrs. Hod-e. DR.. Taylor. Rev. Pilkin
Misses Could. Morrill,. at Paoting Fu:
Misses Desmond. Manchester at Kuchau:
Misses Rice. Huston, at Lucheng; Rev.
and Mrs. Clamp. Rev. G. T.. Williams. Rev.
Davis, Misses Bird. Parhiaze--a AT Taku;
Rev. and Mrs. Atwater. four children;
Rev. and Mrs. Price. one child. at Fen
chow Flu Have mailed report.
fSigned) GOODNOW.