The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-07-17
[News-Democrat Leased Wire service.l

Shanghai, July 14.-Prince Ching, d.
rector Of telegraphs, has communicated
a message to the consuls here, ANNOUNCE
ing the murder of the foreigners in
Peking and laying the blame on the
anti-foreign general, Tung Flu Slang.
The message says that Tung, enraged
at the defense made by the British lega-
ton, ordered the heavy guns to fire,
demolishing the legations and setting
+ the ruins aflame. The result was the
humiliation Of the foreigners.
HORRIBLE DETAILS.
London, July 14.-A story is printed in
Paris to the effect that the Russian
minister to China, NJ. De Giers, has been
boiled to death. This revives belief in
the story recently current in Germany
though scantily printed, that Baron
Won Ketteler, the German minister, suf-
fered nameless tortures before his death.
The Paris report is accompanied with
an elaborate description of the receipt
Of the news Of NJ. De Giers death by the
czar.
This report, like everything else from
China, is not confirmed, but it's publica-
ton at this time thrills the world. This
newS should not be surprising in view
Of what has been known of the situation
at Peking. Worse than the account Of
NJ. Giers death can be expected, still
the horror is not mitigated by this fact.
The blame for the Peking tragedy. II
tragedy has occurred. lies with the pow
ers not for mistakes now, but for sins
of omission before.
Paris newspapers report that Ii Hung
Chang has advised the authorities that
several Boxer emmissaries are in Paris
for the purpose of assassinating the
Chinese minister to France. 1t is pre-
sumed that other Boxers who left
China two months ago, went to other
capitals with a similar mission.
FAVOR OF BOXERS.
Washington, July 14.-The state de-
partment has received a dispatch from
Consul Goodnow, at Shanghai, an
nouncing that the governors of the
two provinces, Honan and Shansi have
issued proclamations in favor of the
Boxers. The dispatch shows that the
influence of the latter organization, go
far from being on the wan is spread
ing. The two provinces named are west
of Peking and northwest of Shans-
hal and have heretofore been reported
as tranquil. The action Of their govern
ors VIII doubtless encourage the Box
ers In the neighborhood of Peking and
strengthen their forces by causing re-
Inducements to be sent to them to meet
the foreign army now preparing 70
move on the Chinese capital.
LINE RESTORED.
London, July 14.-A Taku dispatch
announces that the telegraph between
Taku and Tien Tsin has been restored
PRESIDENT SIGNED 1T.
Washington, July 14.-President Nc
Kinley has signed the reciprocity agree
ment between the United States and
Germany. Today it was given out
from the state department in the form
of a proclamation. The new tariff
rates go into effect Immediately, and as
the agreement is based upon the third
section of the Dingley tariff act, 1t does
not require the approval Of the senate
A cablegram has been sent to Col
Liscum, commanding the Ninth infan-
try which went from Manila to Taku
requesting him to report on the situa-
tion of affairs around Tien Tsin as soon
as possible. He has been asked
especially. to give his opinion as to the
usefulness of artillery, what kind is
needed and how many pieces can he
used to advantage. The press dis
patches have indicated that the Chi.
nese have better artillery than the
foreign troops possess.
CHAFFEE SUPREME
Washington, July 14.-General Chat.
fee, it has been decided. will have su.
preme command of the combined Unit.
ed States forces in China, including the
marines and such blue jackets as may
, be landed. The war department is also
considering the advisability of giving
him temporary appointment as major
general In order that he may have ranl
commensurate with his command. The
decision placing Chaffee in full com.
mand has been cabled to that officer
at Nagasaki 1t puts an end to further
controversy between the army, navy
and marine corps over the question Of
precedence when engaged In operate n.
ashore. The combined United State.
forces will aggregate about 11,000, ant
It is said at the war department tha
:. to avoid losing prestige in his relations
with the forces Of the other powers
the commander of this number O.
Americans should have the increased
rank of major general.
iBOMBARDED JULY z.
London, July 1.-THE Representative
Of the Chinese imperial maritime Gus
toms received a telegram today from
Shanghai, saying that General Tunl
Flu Slang bombarded the legations II