The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-17
DENIED SAFE CONDUCT
MINISTER'S HOUSEHOLDS MUST RE-
MAIN IN PEKIN.
FOREIGN BUILDINGS FIRED
REPORT OF BURNING OF LEGA-
TIoNS NOT CONFIRMED.

NO Confirmation of Report of MUIR
der of German Ambassador-Brit-
ish Marines Had Fight with
Chinese Troops Many Chinese
Were Killed - Native Christians
Massncred and Foreign Residences
Burned in Pekin.
London, June ia special dispatch
from Shanghai, dated to-day, says that il
is reported that after the audience of Sir
Claude Macdonald, British minister to
China, with the Tsun Lii Yamen, five for
eign ministers demanded a safe conduct
for their servants and their people, noti-
tying the Tsung Ii Yamen that they
could no longer maintain relations with
the government. The answer was:
Certainly not. What other answer
could be expected in a civilized country"
forces around the gates, and the next
night widespread incendiarism.
This incendiarism prevailed among the
foreign residences. The massacre of ma
tive Christians and other friends of for
elgners was also common. The buildings
of the American missions the customs,
the mess quarters and a number of other
structures were destroyed.
The guards alone saved the foreigners,
who, it is stated. are huddled in legations
very short of food and deserted by native
servants
Latest Chinese reports state that the
Empress has ordered Liu Kung Yih,
Chang Chi Tung and Ii Hung Chang to
hasten to Pekn. They probably will find
an excuse for declining. The latest edict
against the rioters especially avoids men
tioning the Boxers.
Berlin and St. Petersburg dispatches as
sert that Russia and Germany have com
bined for common action in China. 1t is
reported that a high Russian parsonage
Is going to Berlin to arrange details and
that Russia does not wish to compromise
hopelessly her relations with China by
rupture, which would only be to the ad-
vantage of the other Powers.
British marines and sailors fought the
troops of Gen. Jung Fuh Slang several
hours. Many Chinese were killed.
Report Is Not Confirmed.
London, June II, a. m.-There is no
conformation of the reported destruction
of the legations in Pekih, 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'a
force is in a tight place between Lang
Fang and Yung Sun. with enormous
masses of soldiery in front while the Box
ers with more soldiery are cutting the
railway in the rear. The column is re-
ported short of provisions and water. The
Kiang Nan arsenal, outside of Shanghai,
is sending vast quantities of munitions
north.
Ali is quiet at Shanghai, but trade has
been disrupted. 1t is stated that seven
thousand Americans are coming from Ma
Mia. and that large forces of japanese
are also en- route. The wires south of
Tien Tsin have been cut, and the city
telegrap phically isolated.
According TO a special from Vienna II
Is stated in diplomatic circles there that
the question of Intervention is under dis
cusslon by the Powers. 1t is proposed that
Japan shall act as mandatory of the Pow
ers and re-establish order in Pekin and
elsewhere. This it is seid, emanates from
England, and is supported by Germany
and Austria, but it is doubtful If Russia
and France will agree to the proposition.
st. Petersburg reports that communica-
ton between Kal Gan and Pekin has been
Interrupted. There is great excitement at
Kal Gan. where missionary has been at
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