Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-14

this dispatch by the consul refers to
the file date when the message left
Isinan and does not fix the time when
it left Picking by courier.
While the state department. does not
attempt to fix date upon which the
Conger message left Picking, the Off
cials are inclined to believe that it was
one of the messages Struggled out of
Picking before the imperial edict was
issued removing the restrictions upon
the transmission of cipher messages.
The date of the edict was August5.
A Dispatch from Remey.
A dispatch from Admiral Remey
gave few military details. but moth
ing which shed light on the future mil
itary operations. Acting Secretary
Adee had long conference with Secre-
tary Root in reference to the latest de-
velopments, but the officials main
tanned much reserve as to the govern
ment's procedure. The Remey dispatch
follows:
"Chefoo, Aug. l0.-Bureau of Navigation.
Washington: Taku, Aug. 7.-Chaffee tele-
graphs from front: Sixth Yang-Tsun occu-
two marines wounded. Many Frustrated by
heat and fatigue; next move yet unknown
General commanding English at front tele-
graphs: Marched from Peitsang nine miles
toward Yang-Tsun when formed from (for?)
attack with the Americans on right. Rus
slams on left. After rapid advance of three
miles under hot rifle and shell fire. our
troops carried first line of defense. Casual
ties about SO killed or death from sunstroke.
"REMEY."
| Attention Drawn Towards Shanghai.
For the moment attention is strong
ly directed toward the situation at
Shanghai, where Vice Admiral Sey-
mour has determined to land British
troops. The influential southern vice
roys of China, including Ii Hung
Chang, have united in a communication
to Washington, asking that the United
States use its good offices with the pow
ers towards seeing that foreign forces
are not landed at Shanghai. The mes
sage was presented to the state depart
ment Saturday by Minister WI, who
received it from China Friday night. 1t
| develops the fact for the first time that
an agreement wasmade about month
ago, under which the protection of the
city of Shanghai is placed in the care
of foreign authorities. 1t is pointed out
that his protection can be exercised
best by united action of all the govern
ments, without the landing of troops
| by any one or more of them, and as an
evidence that this protection is ample
at present it is stated that 20 foreign
| warships are in the otfing. 1t is under
stood that the actual landing of troops
has not yet occurred, but a British
force for this purpose is now en- route
from India.
Not Advised of LIS Selection.
Washington, Aug. 13.-Up to the
present time the Chinese legation has
not been advised of Ii Hung Changes
selection as envoy to negotiate for
peace in behalf OF China. But the
report is credited by the Chinese min
lister here, who says that Earl Ii is
eminently qualified to perform such
service in case the imperial govern
ment determines upon such a course.
AS stated, however, the fact that
peace overtures are imminent have
not been officially communicated to
the minister here or. so far as is
known, to the state department.
Sails for New Chwnng.
Washington, Aug. 13.-The navy de-
partment has been informed that the
gunboat Nashville has sailed from
Taku for New Chwang. The district
around New Chwang is reported to
be in disturbed condition and there
have been several reports of collisions
between the Russians and Chinese in
the vicinity. While the department
here has no information Oh the sub
iect 1t is presumed that Admiral