Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-19
From China.

Shanghai, July 10, (delayed).-
Foreign women and children have
been ordered to leave the ports along
the Yangste river. Rioting has oc-
Cured at Poyang Lake. Several mis-
sionaries have been killed and Christian
chapels burned. 1t is stated the gov
ernor of Shantung has issued iDstruc-
tions to Chinese magis rates to coDfiS'-
cate the property and churches of ma
tive Christians.
London, July 19.-Despite the fact
that the foreigners in Pekin may still
b. alive, and that relief force if dis.
patched to their aid at once might not
arrive too late, it begins to look as
though the powers had decided that
the rescue of the ministers was Sec
ocdary consideration, and their own
commercial interests in China para
mount. There is jealous fear
on highlands part that Ru sia is
planning a coup to obtain control
over the Chinese empire. 1t is
even asserted that the Cars govern
ment invited the Chinese attack on the
Russian district of Amur in order to
Give Russia an occasion for throwing an
army into China via Manchuria and
settling the Chinese question to her
own satisfaction regardless of the con-
cert OF the powers. Japan, it is said, is
ready and willing to send another d.
vision of troops to China, with the OBJ
ject OF accomplishing a quick march to
Pekin, but ia restrained by the feeling
that Russia and Germany oppose this
action. England does not seem willing
to accept this arrangement and so Ja-
pan, barring the United States, which
is an uncertain quantity, appears to
stand alone in the desire to relieve Pc
kin and forget political considerations.
Thus, the chances are not bright for
disinterested action in northern China,
while the political tinge due to jealous
sizes, grows steadily worse.
In connection with Russia's alleged
dark designs in China, Shanghai cor
respondent sends a startling story un-
der todsy's date. He wires that Rus.
sia has been secretly negotiating with
Prince Tuan, the Pekin usurper, and
that Ii Hung Chang has connived at
the intrigue. The only other intima-
ton that Ii Hung Chang favored Prince
Tuan is contained in a Canton dispatch
today stating that Ii was summoned
north by Tusn. Until there is better
evidence, Englishmen will not believe
that Lii is playing fast and loose with
them.
Hong Kong, July 19-.The anxiety is
vastly increased here since Lii Hung
Changes departure. Natives report the
arrival of Boxer emisssries from the
north who are preaching the extermiD-
alton of foreigners.
General Lu vi, the commander of Ii
Hung Changes continent OF black flag
troops Ordered to march on Pekin),
have just enlisted 7 800 mere men.
Canton merchants have petitioned
Ii Hung Chang to send stores Of rice 80
that Canton will be in a position to re-
sist "foreign invasion"
Paris, July ia Shanghai dispatch
purportiDg to be official, says that all
the foreigners In Pekin are safe and
sound, although in great danger.
Shanghai July l9 "A horde of boxers
aud armed peasants on the night OF July
IA attacked aud drove out the Russians
from the town of Tashiohow, near New
Chwang, while the Russians were en-
gagged 10 building forts. The Chinese
lost 700 men and the Russians suffered
heavily. Russians have also been driv-
en- from Tien Chwsng Tai and the Chi
nese have destroyed the railway north
of Tashichow. Russian achievements
are being rushed to New Chwang.
London, July 19.-It is stated that
Sir Francis Grenfell, the Governor OF
Malta, will 90 to China to command the
British land forces.
The government, it is also reported,
Is considering the advisability OF send
ing admiral Lord Charles Beresford to
China to assist in quieting any disorder
in the Yangtse river district.
Paiis, July 19.-Genersl Borguis Des-
bordes, commander in chief of French
Indo (Chios), Ia dead.
st. Petersburg. July 19.-General Kuro
pstkn, the Minister OF War. has ordered ex-
tensiye military reorganization north vest snd
northeast OF India and on the western frontier
Of China, New regiments are to be formed