Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
reported that Tientsin has been inces-

reported that Tientsin has been inces-
sanity bombarded for the last three
days. The entire British and French
settlements have been destroyed
Heavy casualties are reported. The
Chinese number at least $4,000 inside
the city, while the emissaries crowd
the foreign quarters, setting fire to
the buildings. The Chinese guns are
being worked steadily from the walls
of the native city. The consulates all
being destroyed, the foreigners flock
to the town hall. The assistance of
reenforcements is implorea. The Rus
slams are now intrenched in the de-
pot. They are resisting the advance
which the enemy is making in over
whelming numbers. No word has been
received from Admiral Seymour, and
it is feared that the relief column
Jared badly. There is an exodus of
foreigners from Yangtse- Kiang forts
to Shanghai and Japan. Many con-
slider Shanghai unsafe, owing to the
absence of foreign troops.
The Only Solution.
Foreigners and commercial men at
all of the treaty ports are of the
opinion that the Chinese government
has been wrecked beyond repair, and
that the only solution for the exist
ing anarchy will be the establishment
of new government controlled by
the civilized nations. Attempts to re-
store the empress on the basis of her
foreordained promise of good be-
havior would make the position of the
foreigners worse than ever. A popu-
lar plan is the restoration of the en-
peror if found alive. With liberal adj
visers he could be held subject to
strict supervision by some council
representing the foreign powers.
Must Punish Highest Omcinls.
The personal punishment of the
highest officials concerned in the anti
foreign movement is considered, essen
tial Interest is focused on Russia and
America. 1t is the universal belief
that Russia instigated rioting, expect
ing to march an army to Picking and
proclaim herself protector of China
under the guise of restoring order,
but achieved fiasco on account of the
| prompt action of the other powers.
America, who is considered to hold the
| key to the situation because of being
beyond suspicion of and-grabbing mo-
tives, is in the best position to take
the lead in making proposals for per-
l n n pr ,nnf Dc
teal Anglo-American alliance in China.
The commercial organizations of both
nationaities are urging their respec-
| tive governments to hurry more troops
The presence of enough soldiers to en-
force the demands upon China, besides
being check to the ambitions of rival
| powers, is deemed vital. There Is an
insufficient number of English troops
available to protect the interests at
stake in the treaty ports The English
and Americans confidently expect that
several regiments will be sent from the
Philippines without delay.
No Confidence In Ii HING Chang.
No confidence is expressed in Ii Hung
Chang, who is expected to follow what
ever policy is likely to result in per-
sonal aggrandizemept. Many mission
aries from the Yangtse-Kiang valley
are coming to Shanghai for safety.
Three Chinese gunboats recently built
by the Armstrong; have arrived at
Shanghai from Taku. fleeing from the
foreign fleets, leaving captain be.
hind in their haste. Two Chinese cruis-
ers at Kiang-Iing fort, so miles up the
river, are kept under steam. The forts
are provided with modern artillery
and are instructed to watch for the ap-
proach of foreigners. Six American
Presbyterian missionaries from Kiang
Wing have arrived at Shanghai.
Missionaries Ordered to Flee.
New York, June 25.-In response to
cabled inquiry as to whether their mis-
sionaries in Picking and Shan-Tuns
We're safe, the Presbyterian board o
foreign missions, in this city, Satur
day received the following reply from
the Presbyterian mission treasurer
Elterichs, at Chefoo:
"Chefoo, June 22.-PelSing in peril sha,
Tung ordered to port"
AS interpreted by the secretary o
the Presbyterian board of foreign mis-
sions, Charles w. Land, the dispatc
means that all missionaries in the prov
ince of Shan-Tung have been ordere
by the United States consul to leav
! their mission posts and proceed j
haste to some port where they can b
, under the protection of United State
gunboat.
Concentrating at New Chwnng.
Chefoo, June Pa dispatch frol
New-Chwang (at the head of the gulf {
Liao-Tung) says:
Foreigners are concentrating her
The British consul has telegraphed for
!, gunboat. but has received no reply. I'll
port is apparently left under Russit
protection. Russian troops are arrivir
from Port Arthur and the north. IT
= residents are safe and business is n
It likely to be seriously interfered with. "
Tommy's Aversion.
!. Tommy, let me help you to son
!. Of this new dish. It's called"
&c "Never mind what it's called, aunt
: Is 1t health food?"
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"Then TIL take some."-Chica,