New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-24
III HUNG CHANG INACTIVE.
Continued srom first pnge.

Only seven Krupp guns are employed in the
bombardment of Tien-Tsin.
There is stin no news of vioe-Admral sey-
mour
The officials here are anxious, business is prac-
tically suspended. and all the respectable Chi
nese look for foreign protection in the event of
a rising
PRINCE TUAN IN COMMAND.
Prince Tuan has taken charge General in
Chief after dismissng Young La. nephew Of
the Empress the former Commander in Chief.
Prince Tuan gave notice that he would march
to Tien-Tsin and sweep out the handful of for
eigners there. At daylight the morning of
June y he attacked the settlements at Tien-
Tsin with artillery and the best foreign drilled
troops The Chinese army had, il was then re-
ported. about forty-five Krupps The rebels man
aged to burn the United States Consulate. The
warehouses and the Standard oil Companys
premises are believed to have escaped. Though
the situation is grave. the Chinese have not
occupied Tien~Tsin.
The latest news from Picking from authentic
sources is 20 the effect that there is change
in the situation This is understood to mean
that the legations still hold out. The Chinese
have surrounded them but do not dare to make
another attack Apparently they hope to starve
out those who have taken refuge there
OPINIONS OF FOREIGNERS.
Foreigners and commercial at all of the
treaty ports Of the opinion that the Chinese
Government has been wrecked beyond repair,
and that the only solution for the existing
anarchy viii be the establishment Of a new Gov
eminent, controlled by the civilized nations, At
tempts TO restore the Empress on the basis of
1,-l,. rrf1Tr1I
make fhe position of the foreigners worse than
ever. A popular plan is the restoration Of the
Emperor if found alive. With liberal advisers
he could be held subject to strict supervision by
some council representing the foreign Powers.
The personal punishment of the highest officials
concerned in the anti-foreign movement is con-
sidered essential
Interest is focused on Russia and America
Il Is the universal belief that Russia instigated
rioting. expecting TO march an army TO Picking
and proclaim herself protector of China under
the guise Of restoring order but achieved
hasco on account of the prompt action Of the
other Powers. America which is considered TO
hold the key TO the solution because Of being be-
yond suspicion Of land grabbing motives, is in
the best position TO take the lead in making
proposals for a permanent arrangement There
is q practical Anglo-American alliance in China.
The commercial organizations of both nations
urging their respective Governments 10
hurry more troops. The presence Of enough sol
diers to enforce the demands upon China besides
being a check the ambitions OF rival Powers.
is deemed vital There is insufficient num-
Der 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 Philip
pines without delay.
NO TRUST IN Ii HUNG CHANG.
No confidence is expressed in Ii Hung Chang,
who is expected to follow whatever policy is
likely 10 result in personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Many missionaries from the Yang-tse-K iang
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 behind in their haste. Two Chinese
cruisers at Kiang- Wing fort, fifty miles up the
river are kept under steam. The forts are pro-
vided with modern artillery, and are instructed
10 watch for the approach Of foreigners.
Six American Presbyterian missionaries from
Kiang-Ying have arrived at Shanghai n
wealthy Chinaman who fed from Picking
June il says that all the legations except the
British. Austrian and Belgian, have been
burned. the foreigners taking refuge with those
three.