The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-27

flee a long telegram purporting to come
from Emperor Kwang Su, soliciting Great
Britains good offices to bring about peace
in terms similar to the appears addressed
to President Mckinley and President
Loubet Thus far the government has
not replied, as it is felt that, in the
present anomalous circumstances, the
precise origin of the telegram is doubt
full.
THE "TRIADS" BECOMING ACTIVE.
Hong Kong. July 26-The signs of
menacing activity on the part of the secret
society known as the "Triads" are caus-
ing alarm The Boxers" are believed to
be an ofT-shoot OF the "Triads," whose
ramidcations are widespread throughout
the Southern provinces of China. The or
ganization is distinctly anti-foreign and
anti Manchu and numbers Of Canton
troops are enrolled in its ranks.
A report is current in Canton that the
'"Triads" are preparing for a night at
tack on the Shameen, and that the first
sign will be the absconding of native SER
wants. The greatest apprehension pre-
walls, although at present Canton is quiet
Many 'Triads" have been arrested in
Hong Kong during the last few months
A Chinaman who was arrested on July
Sth on a charge of carrying arms was to-
day committed for trial on the charge of
being a member OF the "Triads." The
evidence showed that he has held the
rank CT second in command in the or
ganizaton in the two Kwangs, with head
quarters at Sal Kung, new territory
where he had been active enrolling mem
bers. His arrest, therefore, is of the
greatet Importance. The insignia found
upon his person includes the highest de-
grees.
An opium farmer ha received a telegram
asserting that Ii Hung Chang is unable
to proceed to Pekin and will return to
Canton, probably calling at Hong Kong
on the way.
SHIPS ON CHINESE COAST.
Shanghai, July 26.-Admiral Seymour
has arrived here and has been in consul
tation with the British consul regarding
the situation.
1t is reported that the British battle
ship Centurion and the cruisers I'm
daunted and Dido are at Woo Sung.
The following warships are here:
British-Daphne, Aiacrity, Hart and
Woodcock.
Amercan-Castine.
Dutch-Holland.
Ere nch-Surprise!
Japanese-Takao and Akagi.
1t is reported that Ii Hung Chang in
tends to leave for Foo Chow, from which
point he could easily go to Nankn or
PeIlin overland.
Should the Southern Viceroys yield to
anti-foreign influence there will be a
severe struggle. The Yang Use Kiang is
being strongly fortified with the newest
guns, manned by German drilled artillery
man.
1t is reported here from Toxic that
Il, coo Japanese troop landed at Shan Hal
Kwan on July 22nd and gained victory,
the Chinese retreating after a feeble re-
siStance.
ITALIAN PRIESTS MURDERED.
London, July (Friday)-The Hong
Kong correspondent of the Daily Express
wires as follows under yesterdays date:
IAN Italian priest has just arrived here
from Hen Sien Flu, in Southern Huan,
where the Italian bishop and three
priests have been massacred after re-
voting torture. This took place on July
4th. Six hundred converts were mas
sacred after the women had been subject
ed to hideous brutalities. Six other
priests fed to the hills, where they were
probably killed. The priest who escap-
ed had a perlous journey to Hong Kong.
He hid in a coffin on board a river boat