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which would attend such undertakings
However. Chancellories fully recognize
the magnitude Of the task confronting
the great powers. AS a matter of
fact the only thought for the moment
is how best to reach Pekin. Once
there, they can be depended upon, ac-
cording to the best official information,
to exact whatever penalty appears to
be the most striking and effective. The
success of the allied forces at Tien
Tsin though dearly bought it is hoped,
will enable the allies to resume pre-
parations for an advance, especially
as a Japanese force $4,000 will all be
disembarked by July 18th at the latest
Suggestions of scattering the forces
throughout China in pursuit of the
boxers emanate wholly fromeirrespon-
sible quarters. In official circles there
is full realization of the necessity of
having the coast towns occupied and
secure before proceeding to Pekin.
The only course open to the powers is
to remain in the capital until the ia
naticism wears itself out and the ele-
ments of an orderly native government
begin to emerge. According to
Shanghai dispatch published here to-
day, one hundred thousand Chinese
troops armed with Mauser rifles and
modern artillery are encamped at three
points within forty miles of Shanghai
ready to besiege the town in the event
of an attack by Europeans upon Woo
Sung forts. According to a telegram
from Che Foo received here today 40
allied troops were killed in assaults
upon the native city of Tien Tsin
Washington, July 1.-THE state de-
partment bulletined the following: The
secretary of state received a dispatch
from Consul McWade, Canton, inform
ing him that Viceroy Ii Hung Chang
sailed today for Hong Kong. He re-
ceived an edict last night appointing
him viceroy at Chi Ii commanding his
immediate presence there Fears are
entertained at Canton that his absence
may give occasion for a disturbance of
she peace. French gunboats have ar
rived at Canton.
Washington, July 1.-THE secretary
of state received a dispatch from Mr.
Allen. the American minister to Corea
saying the boxers, July 14th, destroyed |
the Catholic mission three miles from
the Corean boundary and fifty miles
from the American mines.
Washington, July 1.-THE following !
dispatch was received at the navy de
partment this morning: Noii, July
Oregon was passing tla2Nz
simonofeld straits on its way to Kure.
All well.
London. July 17.-William Pritch-
ard-Morgan. member Of parliament for
Merthy R. Tydvil, today received by a
cable of positive assurances from
source upon which he relies that the
British legation at Pekin was still
standing July 9th, and that Ii Hung
Chang left Canton this morning to take
supreme command at Pekin.
Washington, July 1.-THE text of a
dispatch received by Minister WI this
morning and laid by him before Sec
retary Hay is as follows: The utmost
effort has been made to protect the
American ministers who were we'll ON
the 18th (Chinese calendar) CORE
spending to our July 9th. If the city
of Tien Tsin should be destroyed, it
would be difficult to restore the same
in 100 years. The request of the pow
ers to preserve it, as a consequence,
would affect the Chinese and foreign
commerce. Earl Ii Hung Chang is
transferred to north of China as vice
roy to Chilli. Please transmit this dis
patch to ministers at other capitals
This dispatch, dated July 16.-was
signed by Viceroys Liu Kun VI and
Chang Chih Tung of Nanking and WI
Chang respectively and also by Sheng,
director of posts and telegraphs at
Shanghai It was addressed to the
Chinese minister at London and by
i'm. transmitted to Minister WI. In
accordance with the request contained
in the cablegram Minister WI asked
Secretary Hay to agree with other
powers, to preserve Tien Tsin from~de-
struction. The secretary's answer was
not made public. Minister WI fears
the destruction has already occurred
He regards the cablegram perfectly
authentic.
| Hong Kong, July 17-All foreign
consuls at Canton had an interview
with Ii Hung Chang, July 15, but fail
ed to dissuade him from going north.
Ii Hung Chang is said to have accept.
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