The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-07-27

London, July 26.-The Daily TeIe-
graph publishes this dispatch from
its special correspondent:
Canton, July PA, via HOng-KOng,
July 25.-VicerOy Taksu to-day pub
ished the following mandate:
Gan important imperial decree
moon, saying;
1--WE have lost Tien-Tsin. Great
precautions have been taken in Pc
king. No peace can be obtained
without going through a war.
"In the time of ChungOOw the
agreement il made that no murder
can be committed on ministers from
abroad. 1t is a month since the
minister from Germany was assas-
sinated by Boxers. Strict orders
have been given to arrest the muir
derer.
1--WE are trying our utmost to pre-
serve the lives of the other minis
ters. They are still in safety.
"FOr fear that the vicerOys and
governors may mfsunderstand the
Intention of this decree and rely on
the safety of these ministers as
grounds for making peace, let them,
taking no heed whatever, prepare
for attack and defense. Neglect I'm
terrifying the districts under their
Jurisdiction will bring endless
calamity.
"The VicerOys and governors are
TO pay all their attention to and
urge on the preparations for coast
attack and defense. They are to
take the consequences in case of
any territory being entirely lost
through their delay or mfsmanage-
ment."
The Europeans here understand
thoroughly the last part of this
edict, which states that the vicerOys
and governors are commanded by
the dOwager empress to prepare for
a Chinese war against the allied
powers.
VicerOy Taksu is bitterly anti
foreign, and is increasing his arma-
ments, military and marine. His
plans will be unmarked soon after
the allied powers ascertain definite
~ the facts concerning the massa-
ere in Picking, which are being
seduIOusIy concealed.
Chinese gunbOats fnfest the chan
mel at the back of Shameeu.
Eighteen Chinese gunbOats lie be-
low the imperial government wharf
awaiting orders.
London, July 2o.-The Shanghai
correspondent of the Daily Express
says: "A general rising throughout
China is now regarded as so absolute
~ certain that all the missionaries
throughout the empire have been or
dered to take refuge without delay,
either at Shanghai or Hong-Kong
Refugees are beginning to arrive from
all points in the most pitiable condi-
ton.
"As the result of constant CORE
.spondence with the governor of Shan
Tung, Ii Hung Chang announced that
the imperial government was pre-
pared at any moment to give a safe
convoy to the members of the foreign
legations from Teking to Tien-Tsin,
provided a guarantee was given that
no advance would be made upon the
capital and that all matters in dispute
between China and the powers would
be made the subject of friendly nego-
tiations.
I'm the same communication TO the
-consuls Earl Ii stated that the inn
perial government had submitted to
the powers a statement of its posi-
ton, declaring that it had suffered
greatly by recent events, but desired
not only to suppress rebellion, but
also to remove the causes of the hos
tility of foreign powers. Therefore
he hoped that the offer to escort the
foreigners to Tien-Tsin would be re-
garded as an earnest of the desire of
the Chinese government for the re-
newal of friendly relations.
''Ihe consuls replied that no basis
for friendly negotiations was possible
until proof was at hand that the min
listers were still living. Consul War
rem declined to discuss the matter at
all, but in his reply to the French
consul Ii Hung Chang undertook to
obtain a satisfactory message from
Inc L Ielich ulluiSCcI, VI. IIcHOH, WIFI
in five days"
Washington, July 26.-The follow
ing cablegram has been received at
the navy department.:
"Che-Foo, July 24.-Navigation Bu-
reau, Washington: Written mes
sage, signed Conger, dated July 4, re-
ceived Tien-Tsin 21st, says:
"'Been besieged two weeks British
legation. Grave danger general mas
sacre by Chinese soldiers, who are
Smelling legation daily. Relief soon,
if at all. City without government
except by Chinese army. Determined
massacre all foreigners Peking. En-
try relief forces into city probably be
hotlv contested THOMAS"
The message comes from Capt.
Charles NJ. Thomas, commander of the
Brooklyn.
Washington, July 26.-The state de-
partment has received a cable dispatch