The Saint Paul globe., 1900-06-17

LONDON, June II, 4 a. m.-There is no
confirmation OF the reported destruction
of the legations in Pekin and the killing
of the German minister, Baron Won Ket-
teller, nor the later report of fighting be-
tween the British and the Chinese.
Dispatches from Shanghai, dated last
evening, state that Admiral Seymour's
force is in a tight place between Lang
Fan and Yung Sun with enormous
masses of soldiers IN front. while the
Boxers with more soldiery are cutting
the railway in the rear. The column is
reported short of provisions and water.
The Kiang Nan arsenal, outside of
Shanghai, is sending vast quantities of
munitions north.
All is quiet at Shanghai, but trade has
been disrupted.
1t is stated that 1000 Americans are
coming from Manila and that large
forces of Japanese are also en- route.
The wires south of Tien Tsin have been
cut, and the city, GEOGRAPHICALLY, is iso-
lated
According to a special from Vienna, it
is stated, in diplomatic circles there, that
the question of Intervention is under dis
cussion by the powers. 1t is proposed
that Japan shall act as mandatory of the
powers and re-establish order in Pekin
and elsewhere This, 1t is said, emanates
from England, and is supported by Ger
many and Austria, but it is doubtful If
Russia and France will agree to the
proposition.
st. Petersburg reports that communica-
ton between Kalgen and Pekin has been
interrupted. There is great excitement
at KaIgen, where a missionary has been
attacked.
British marines and sailors fought the
troops of Gen. Jung FUN Sung several
hours. Many Chinese were killed
STARTLING REPORTS.
LONDON, June ia special dispatch
from Hong Kong says all the Pekin le-
cations have been destroyed and that the
German minister, Baron Won Ketteler,
has been killed.
DETROIT, June 16-Baron Won Kettel-
er, the German minister to China, who is
reported to have been killed III the Box
err riots in Pekin, was a son-in-law of
Henry B. Ledyard, president Of the Mich
igan Central railroad. The baron was
married to Miss Ledyard in 1891 When
the news was conveyed to the Ledyard
home, it was their first inimatioE Of
what is said to have occurred. Members
of the family stated that the barOns
wife was with him in Pekin, and that
cablegram had been received from them
week ago, saying all was well.
PARIS, June 16.-The foreign office
views skeptically the dispatch from Hong
Kong, announcing the destruction of
legations at Pekn, and points out that
as telegTaphic communications with
Pekin are cut the news should be taken
with prudence.
WASHINGTON, June 16.-Secretaries
Hay and Root left the White house at
1:55 p. m. They said they had received
no official confirmation of the burning OF
the legations in Pekin. They were get
ting together all the data possible they
stated, and would do whatever the situa-
ton seemed to require. Both gentlemen
refused 10 make further statement.
NO EUROPEANS KILLED
LONDON, June 16-Dispatches from
Tien Tsin received in Berlin, saw that
the Boxers entered Pekin on the even
ing of June 10, destroyed several mis-
sions and attacked the legations, but
were repulSed with the aid of Maxims
NO Europeans were reported killed. The
attitude Of the Chinese troops towards
the Boxers was uncertain.
BRITONs ARE ACTIVE
HONG KONG, June 1.-THE British
first-class cruiser Terrible, with troops.
sailed for Tien Tsin this morning Capt.
Percy M. Scott, of the Terrible, previous
to sailing, arranged to land a twelve
pounder and other ships guns for land
service
The British frst-class armored cruiser
Undaunted has suddenly been ordered
north under sealed orders. She will sail
Immediately. Trouble is brewing near
West river. Riots have broken out at
Bun Chow, whence over 100 refugees ar
rived al WI Chow June r.
About 5000 rebels have assembled at
Kwei Ii Sien. Bodies Of Canton troops
passed through Wu Chow June Il, on
their way to meet the rebels.
GERMAN ADVICES.
BERLIN, June ia semi-official dis
patch from Ten Tsin, dated June Is
Friday), reads as follows:
The foreign settlements here are ade-
quately protected. Bands of Boxers have
appeared in the native town They have
burned three chapels and are spreading
terror among the Inhabitants Two rail-
road bridges between Tien Tsin and Lang
Fang have been rendered impossible by
the Boxers, and the construction train