Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-07-13
The Situation at the Bombarded
Cny Is Desperate Comman-
ders Call for More Troops.
MISSIONARIES ARE NOW SAFE.
General Mich Lost 5000 Men In
Relieving Prince Ching
Tuan's Army Defeated.
HAY TRIES TO REACH CONGER

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London, July ia news agency re-
port says an official message, received
at London, states that all foreigners
in Pekin were murdered on July g.
Shanghai, July 13.-The viceroy of
Fuhkien, received dispatches from
Pelin,- dated July 7th, announcing
that General Mich, with 5000 men
reached there from Lutti by making
a long detour north. He defeated
Prince Tuan's army and rescued
Prince Ching, but lost $500 men in the
operation. He is now trying to rescue
Gen. Yung Lu, and thus to save what
may be left of the legations at Pekin
Mich is favorable to foreigners.
Che Foo, July 13.-The situation at
Tien Tsin is desperate. The COM
manders are calling for more troops,
but the troubles brewing elsewhere
render it impossible for them to be
sent. Germany has been obliged to
withdraw from Talzu the troops that
were to have been hurried to the re-
lief of Tien Tsin. The reason for this
is the report that large body of
boxers are marching on Kiao Chou,
German territory. AS far as can be
gathered foreign troops will have diff
Guilty in getting out of Tien Tsin
They are fighting necessarily and their
losses must be heavy. Tien Tsin will
be abandoned as soon as retreat is
possible.
Che Foo, July 13.-Great joy reigns
in Chez Foo inspired by safe arrival
of every missionary and every native
preacher of the Tien Tsin district
hitherto unaccounted for. The steam
er Shin Fling brought in the refugees
to the number of more than 200.
London, July 13.-Though there does
not appear at this hour any iusti1ca-
tion for the statement official confir-
nation has been received here of the
massacre of the international colony
at Pekin, it is hardly doubted that such
a confirmation will be the outcome of
the present suspense. The report sent
out by the news agency of this city to-
day, saying that an official message
had been received at London, that all
foreigners in Pekin were murdered
July 6, is said to have originated in the
japanese legation, but inquiry there
elected the statement that nothing was
known lending support to the story
beyond the Shanghai tales published
today. Official circles regard the
statement as merely reiteration of
rumors, especially as the interchange
of inquiries indicated that none of the
embassies and ministers had anything
fresh corroborative OF the story. The
cabinet held a meeting this afternoon
at which it is understood important
decisions in regard to China were
reached and that already instructions
have been sent to Simla to prepare an
other division, consisting of four Brit
ish and four Indian regiments, with
their compliments of artillery, for ser
vice in China. 8tt ss
Washington, July 1S.-The depart
ment of state received a dispatch from
Consul-General Goodnow, at Shanghai
saying the governor of Shan Tung
wires that boxers and soldiers were
bombarding the legations for fina
attack on the 7th of July. The consu
adds that fears of the worst are gener
ally entertained. The state department
also received dispatch from Consu
McWade, at Canton, saying Viceroy L
Hung Chang engaged quarters on tht
Chinese steamer Anping, but the dat'
of his departure for the north is unde
cided.
Berlin, July 13-According to a semi
official telegram from Canton, datet
July 18th, Ii Hung Chang, July G, re
ceived a written imperial edict, dates
June II, sent overland in which al
governors were urged to dispatcl
troops with the utmost speed to he'll
against the rebels. among whom Prime
Tuan was clearly indicated. Acting
on this edict, which is said to be IN
doubtedly genuine, Ii Hung Chang /
sending thousands Of troops to Pekii
and other governors are probably dc
ing the same.
Shanghai, July 12.-Foreign consul
are offering large sums for the PR
duction OF a letter a Chinese merchan
is said to have received from PeIir
dated June Both, saying the legation
were demolished and the foreigner
killed. The merchant declines to sho'
it. alleging he fears punishment frol
Chinese officials. Rioting is reporte
70 have occurred at Ming Po. but \
confirmation Of the reports have bee
received. m
London. July 1S-In the house .
commons today, replying 10 question
the parliamentary secretary Of the 70
algh ofnce. Broderlck. said little neu
was received from China. Her MAZE
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