The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-01

DelUS nOOuWl1keu.
SALISBURY SAYS CHINA RESPONSIBLF
London, July 31.-The United State.
Ambassador Joseph II. Choate, saw Lore
Salisbury this evening and ascertaneC
his views with regard to the changes il
the Chinese situation brought about BY
the direct dispatches from Pekin. Lore
Salisbury assured Mr. Choate that Grea
Britain had no intention of delaying the
advance on Pekin nor, SO far as he knew
had an other power.
Lord Salisbury entirely acquiesced in
Secretary Hays request that the advance
be undertaken as speedily as possible
He had no intention of bargaining with
China in any way, shape or form until
the Ministers were safe under their own
military escort.
The Aefeocjated Press correspondent
here understands that China is making
strenuous efforts to come to some agree
ment with the powers previous to hand
ing over the Ministers; but this will not
be considered for moment. Once Pekin
has been reached and the Ministers have
regained their liberty, the powers have
agreed, aggression will cease and repara-
ton will become matter of negotiation.
Lord Salisbury believes it may still be
proved that the Chinese Government is
responsible for the attacks on the le-
cations, except in so far as all govern
ments are responsible for the mainten-
ance of order.
It is expected that within few days
free communication will be established
with tho MinictarC in pnkin.
BRITISH TO MOVE ON PEKIN.
London, July BIN the House Of Com
mons today the Parliamentary Secretary
for the Foreign Office, Mr. Frederick, an
nounced the receipt of a dispatch from
General Sir Alfred Gaselee, commanding
the British forces in China, stating that
he contemplated an immediate advance
on Pekin and that he hoped to have the
cooperation of the allied forces.
TING FU CITY THICK WITH REBELS.
washington, July 31.-The following
telegram was received at the State De-
partment thisr~fternoon from Consul Fow-
Ter at Che Foo:
t'Che Foo, July 31st.
Twenty first wired Governor for in
formation Pao Ting Fu. Nine days I'M
answered Wired yesterday. He now
replies Pao Ting Flu city and neighborhood
thick with rebels; impossible to obtain
slightest news or send messengers. My
latest information shows the following
were at Pao Ting Flu: Simcox, wife, three
children; Hodge and wife, Wikrie, Miles,
Morell, Americans; and Bagnell, wife,
daughter and probably Cooper.
(SignedD FOWLER"
CAN'T HOLD OUT LONG.
Rome, July 31.-The commander of the
Italian cruiser Elba at Tien Tsin received
the following telegram today from the
Japanese Military attache at Pekin
dated July 22nd:
1.-THE Legations are eagerly awaiting
relief. Canot hold out long. Sixty Euro
peanS killed"
SAFETY OF LEGATION CONFIRMED.
London, August Wednesday. i'm
portant additional confirmation of the
safety of the legation was received in
London last evening by Duncan Campbell
representative in Europe of the Chinese
customs service, from the Commissioner
OF Customs at Che Foo, in the shape OF a
Pekin dispatch, not dated, but believed
to have been written on July 21st, signed
by both Sir Robert Hart, Inspector Cen
eral of Customs, and Mr.. Robert Bredon
deputy inspector general, to the following
effect:
"Staff and family still safe
This has been confirmed by the Com
missioner OF Customs in Shanghai, who
telegraphed last evening:
Authentic Inspector General safe 22nd.
TELEGRAMs FROM CHINA.
Washington, July 31.-The War De-
partment this evening received two cable
grams from China The first read:
"Che Foo. (undated).
"Corbin, Washington:
"Tien Tsin, July 27th.-Message just
received from Conger says since 10th by
agreement no firing. Have provisions
seyera. weeks. little ammunition, al
safe and well.
"Daggett) report allied forces soor
Americans, no unnecessary killing In
diana arrived 26th. Orders Mccain
Gladden. both Aliens, Mitchell, Bryce joir
regiment here.
(Signed) "DAGGETT."
The second read: isSh a AAxS#
"Che Foo.
"Corbin, Washington:
"Tien Tsin, July 30th-Flintshire arrived
9th. Two hundred and fifty-seven Ninth
infantry sick. Ten doctors, 100 hospita
corps men. 20 signal men needed. I'm
avoidable delay unloading transports
Foreign troops are arriving.
(Signed) "DAGGETT."
CHINESE DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY
Paris, July 31-The Minister of Marine
NJ. De Lanessan, today received the fol-
lowing dispatch from Admiral Courre.
joles:
"Che Foo, July 26th.
"Many symptoms of greater calm, no.
tably an imperial edict, are reaching us
at Che Foo in which the Chinese Govern
ment says it is not responsible for the
condition of affairs; that all their acts
have been towards the maintenance o.
peace, and that they intend to respec
the treaties towards foreigners and mis-
sions."
CHINESE ATTACK RUSSIANS.