Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-09
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From China


London, July 9.-Tbe dispatch from
Tientsin telling OF the repulse oil the
Chinese there on Friday last is reassur-
ing, although the position OF the foreign
troops ut Tientsn ia serious. Between
50, 700 and 100000 Chinese troops are
near the city. They are reported 10
have re.occupied The arsenal north OF
Tientsin on July 4tb. The Shanghai
dispatch reading that combined force
OF Russians and Japanese left flemish
aud attacked the Chinese, killing l,OOO
of them, is believed to be garbled &C
count OF some OF the fighting IN the city.
1t is not probable that the foreign troops
are in sufficient strength to make sor-
tie. Russian and Japanese troops are
being landed daily ct Taku and it is
thought that within ten days the allies
will have $4,000 men ashore.
Berlin, July 9-The Governor OF
Tsin Tau cables that several German
Catholic missions and one American
mission In Shan Tung province have
been destroyed. The missionaries, how
ever, were saved.
Tientsin July 6.-The Chinese attack =
ed the foreign troops at 4 o. N. today
with II guns. The allied forces reptile d
using the guns OF the British cruiser
Terrible. Afterwards force of 1000
foreign troops marched to attack tie
Chinese, under cover of naval and held
artillery and compelled the Chinese t.
retire. The fire of the Chinese was ac-
curate.
Shanghai, July delayed 1t is re-
ported that Prince Tuan has ordered
four generals, Tong Flu Nan, Sung
Chang, Nah, and Mich to oppose the
advance OF any columns sent from Tien'
tsin to Pekin.
London, July 9.-In the House Of
Commons, this afternoon, Mr.. Wynd
ham, under war secretary, 10 reply to
question said that since 1895, EaglaDO
mad sent to China II heavy guns with
14,75O rounds OF ammunition; l23 field
guns, with 49,4OO rounds of ammuni-
ton, and 297 machine guns, with 4,22S-
400 rounds of ammunition. Germany,
said Mr.. Wyndhsm, had cent to China
since last year, 100000 Mauser rifles
and 1000, 900 rounds of ammunition.
In the House of Commons this after
noon, Mr.. Broderick, the under foreign
secretary, said that the japanese gov
eminent was prepared to send reinforce
ments to China which would bring hei
total force there up to 10000 men With
out delay. No question, said Mr.
Broderick, had arisen concerning Civ
Jog Japan protection against Chinese
warships, while transporting these
men and no protection had been givec.
A Central News dispatch from Tien-
tsiu under date of July 2 says that the
allied troops made reconnaissance 10
force on July l. The Chinese attacked
them vigorously from three directions
aud for time the Russians, who were
holding bridge, were 10 desperate
position. The strength of the Chinese
surprised everybody. The Russians
had many wounded.
A dispatch from Rome says that as
as the result of an exchange OF pour
parliers among the powers, it has been
agreed that the Japanese commander IL
chief shall command the international
Pekin relief column.
Kiel, July 9.-The first division OF
the German feet, consisting OF the four
battleships Kurfuerst Friedrich VIII
helm, Woerth, Brandenburg and Weis-
seuburg, and the cruiser Hsls, sailed
today for China. Their departure was
witnessed by the Kaiser and Prince
Harry and a great crowd
New York, July Gin response to a
message sent from here, asking for news
about the Rev. w. A. P. Martin, one OF
the oldest missionaries in China, cable
dispatch from Shanghai was received
today at the Presbyterian Board OF
Foreign Missions in this city saying
Martin, Pekin" This came from the
Rev. George F. Fitch, at Shanghai, and
indicated that when last heard from,
DR.. Martin was in Pekin.
New York, July 9.-It was reported
here today that Colonel Kimball, as
sistant quartermaster general, has re-
ceived orders by telephone from WASH
ington to send every available trans
port to Cuba and Porto Rico to bring
back soldiers for service 10 the far east
The China difficulty is said to be re-
sponsiUle for the orders. The transport
Rawins is scheduled to sail this after
noon from Brooklyn. The Sedg wick,
Crook and Mcclellan will sail tomor-
row.
Brussels, July "a Shanghai dispatch re-
ceiyed here cay Chinese newspaper asserts
that Prince Chings troops have arrived at Pc
kin to revctual the Europeans and defend
them against rebels.
m TO- Pow ~, Oon,v&o;ot, Diane