The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-06-09

LONDON, June 9.-Fears are entertain
ed here that Tientsin is in dire distress, if
the city has not already been attacked and
a large number OF foreigners massacred by
the Chinese Boxers. The latest reports
received from the disturbed quarter of the
Empire were Of most alarming charae-
ter and there are many misgivings as to
what tidings the cable will next bring.
No dispatches have been received from
Tientsin since the one of June Z, which
arrived here today and caused eonsterna-
tion.
1t states that for three days the whole
community of Tientsin had been preparing
10 defend itself against a threatened at
tack Of the fanatics. Up TO the time the
despatch was sent hundreds Of refugees
had been pouring in from the surrounding
country and accommodations were beeom-
ing uncomfortably crowded with the fugi-
tives. The frightened crowds of newccm
ers added to the intense excitement in
Tientsin and the whole city was in an up
roar and ferment of terror.
II was stated that the native residents OF
nearly ali the villages surrounding Tien-
tsin were joining the ranks of the Boxers
and that the insurgents were becoming
more and more violent in their insane IA
naticism.
When parties Of foreigners approached
the villages where Boxer sympathizers we're
numerous they were driven back by armed
bands, stoned. abused and refused shelter.
Because Of this enmity on the part of the
natives, there are many foreigners wander
~ a
ror-stricken, without food, and in immi-
nent fear OF meeting a violent and revolt
ing death.
After receiving such information from
the city which now appears to be the hot
bed OF the insurrection, there is little hope
here that gratifying news will be forth
coming during the next few days.
The only despatch from Pekin today is
fully as alarming as the latest advices
from Tientsin. 1t says:
The foreign legations have telegraphed
TO the fleets at Taku begging that re-
endorsements be hurried TO the capital,
as the native population shows marked
signs of unrest, and an attack on the
legations is expected at any moment
Inc lollONlnS caDleSTdn was received Dy
the Navy Department this morning:
"Cavite. June. s.
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington:
The Nashville leaves today for Taku;
thirty marines and two lieutenants, accord
ing to your telegram of June 6. The New
ark has twenty-five marines from Oregon
and authorized to draw upon ships ShaDg-
L.. for more REMEY,
Rear Admiral
The Nashville is q boat OF about the same
class as the Helena and draws only eight
or nine feet of water. The Helena was
preferred for the service as she was built
especially for Chinese waters. The Nash
vilie however. will be equally able 70 as
cend the Pei-Ho from Taku TO Pekin. She
has on board the marines OrderedSto pro-
ceed via the Helena. The location OF the
latter boa; has not yet been ascertained
by the Department
The Monacacy, the old wooden cruiser
which has been stationed at or near Shang
hal for years, has also been ordered 10
Taku TO join Rear Admiral Kempff She
carries a small number of marines
The State Department received a des-
patch from Minister Conger today stat
ing that the Boxers continued to tear up
the Tientsin-Pekin Railway, while the i'm
perial forces stood by and did nothing
Mr.. Conger expressed the belief that only
the interference Of foreign troops would
restore quiet and good order.