The Yale expositor., 1900-08-31
WAR IS NOT DECLARED.
Chefoo Report About Russia, Ger
many and Japan.
Annoy is GREATLY EXCITED.
Landing of Japanese Marines Is with
out Provocation - Thousands Leave
the City-Report That Boxers May BE
Closing In Allies.

London, Aug. 2S.-There is absolute
ly no truth in the dispatch from Chefoo
Of Aug. "a saying it was rumored there
ION good authority" that Russia, Ger
many and Japan had declared war on
China and had invited Great Britain
and the United States to retire" from
that country. Inquiries made at ST.
Petersburg, Berlin and Tokyo show
the report is rejected at those capitals
as unworthy of notice"
dispatch from Taku under date of
Sunday, Aug. 26, confirms previous re-
ports that a convoy was being formed
at Pekin to conduct, under strong es-
cort, the allies wounded and the
women and children to Tientsin.
dispatch from Annoy, China, says:
THE Japanese have been landing
marines for three days, not only with
out provocation, but against the pro-
test of the consuls. Accidental de-
struction of the japanese Temple by
fire was the alleged excuse for their
act, but the Annoy officials have proved
their ability to preserve perfect order.
There are 300 marines landing to-
day. The excitement is intense, and
thousands Of civilians are leaving the
city. The officials, with scores of mer-
chants, have visited the American con-
sulate, pleading with the consul to
intercede for the withdrawal of the
marines; otherwise, they declare, it
will be impossible to preserve order.
The landing of the marines by the
Japanese breaks the agreement of the
powers with the viceroys."
London, Aug. 2S.-The allied troops
in Pekin were a week ago Sunday,
the date of the latest advices, expect
ing severe attack from large body
of Boxers, supposed to be approaching
the capital from the south.
An official dispatch from Taku under
date of Aug. 20 to the japanese gov
eminent states that Chinese infantry,
some 5000 strong, with fifteen guns,
are advancing forward from Shantung
TO make rear attack on the allies.
The advices to the Japanese govern
ment also state that as the Chinese
troops and Boxers, who had gathered
at Nan Yuen, were about to attack
the foreign forces at Pekin, Japanese
and Russian cavalry were expected to
encounter them on the Goth.
Two Powers Announce Terms.
Russia and Japan both have made
known their terms for peace. The
former demands the restoration of the
status quo and a money indemnity,
while the latter insists upon the APP
pointment of commissioners accept
able to the powers, an expression of
regret, and full indemnity.
Foreigners Hold Pekin's Gates.
The City Of Pekin was quiet at the
time Of the last advices, the foreigners
being in full possession Of every quar-
ter except the imperial palace. This
was said to be held by large numbers
! OF Chinese soldiers, but the attack was
deferred until the Generals could re-
ceive further instructions from their
respective governments. The Japanese
troops held the walls Immediately sur
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its capture at any moment.
Americans Well Cared For,
The American troops are encamped
in the Temple Of Agriculture, while
the American marines are stationed
south of the gate of the imperial city.
Forty Americans, with an escort of
United States troops, left Pekin for
I Tientsin on the 2Uth.
Black Flags Head for the North.
"a telegram from the customs house
at Yochau reports General Liu, with
1900 Black Flags from Canton, reached
| Chang Shafu, en- route north.
"A son Of Chang Yin Huan, c. c.
NJ G., informs British Consul General
| Warren that his exiled father execut-
ed Urumtsi in Kasgaria on July 81.
This official was one of the most prom
inent moderates who recently lost
their lives at the hands of the fanatic
al anti-foreign regime which Euro
pean diplomacy allowed to gain the as
cendancy in 1898.
1T is learned from good authority
that the German authorities retained
the services of certain residents here
and at Hankau under tho years agree