Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
AIES1 NEWS OF THE WORLD TELEGRAPH CABLE

report of the death of Baron Von-Ket-
teller. They say that Prince Ching is
doing his utmost to protect the foreign
ers, but that the native feeling against
the whites is strong. Two high off,
Gals opposed to the Boxers are re-
ported by the couricrs to have been as
SasSinated.
Sir Claude MacDonald's letter is
dated four days earlier than that of
Sir Robert Martin.
EMPRESS DOWAGER NOT DEAD.
dispatch to a news agency here,
dated Tien Tsiu. July =. says:
The Empress Dowager. so far from
being dead. is actively striving 10 pre-
vent the factions lighting. Prince
Ching has int, rmed her that he would
rather lose his head than be o<istant-
ly Obliged TO warn her of the conse-
quences OF the prolongntion of the
present anarchy. Prince Tuan is quite
willing that Cheng should be decapi-
tated. but the Dowagev Empress will
not allow this. Prince Tuan has de-
cided that he will take full response
bility. lie purposes to re-take Tien
Tsin and Taku. Outside of Pekin. cX-
cept in the Pe-Chili and Shang Tung
country. the people are supremely in
different
SHIPPING THE ALLIES.
However. all this may be. the allies
at Ticn Tsin are having an exceed
Gagcmcnt OF which news has come
through. occurred on July 6. The Chi
nese artillery opened ut dawn. Their
fire was more accurate and their am
munition better. the shells exploding
with precision and setting fire to sew
crai buildings. II. NJ. s. Terrible's
guns again quieted the Chinese. who.
again shifting their artillery. re-opened
the attack in the afternoon, but a
thunderstorm breaking. the Chinese
suddenly quit. The allies Immediately
attacked and drove the Chinese from
wounded in so doing. The non-com-
batants are leaving Tien Tsin and the
opinion of minority favors the mill
tary leaving also. Stories of colossal
Chinese armies gathering continue TO
not only worry the rank and file, but
the commanders. who admit the uncer-
tainty OF "Reminiscences and the COM
plete absence of an effective intel'j-
gence department. Chinese informa-
ton is received With extreme distrust.
IT is obvious that. though there are
many thousands of Chinese camped by
the guns. nothing can be done at pres
ent except TO await the arrival OF rein
forcements. Tho rainy season has set
in. and this makes going into the into
rior most difficult. The country be-
tween Pekin and Tien Tsin in other
years has been frequently flooded.
River transport is almost impossible,
and the railway is practically non-eX-
istent and must be entirely rebuilt.
Military opinion is unanimous that
If the legations did not need relief It
would be foolish to attempt to advance
before September.
EMPEROR SEES FLEET OFF.
Kiel. July 9.-The German East Ash
attic squadron sailed this morning for
China. Emperor William and Prince
Henry of Prussia witnessed the de-
parture of the warships.
Addressing the first naval division
prior to its departure for China to-
day. Emperor William said:
Yours is the first division OF ar
mored ships which have sent abroad.
Remember. you will have to fight
cunning foe provided with modern
weapons, to avenge the German blood
which has flowed. But, spare the wo-
men and children. shall not rest
till China is subdued and all the
bloody deeds are avenged. You will
fight together With the troops of va
rious nationalities. See that you main
tain good comradeship with them"