Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-09
C0NGER's LAST REPORT.
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one arise and the populace become
really intlamed. the overthrow Of the
present dynasty is most likely to fol
low. and possibly the destruction Of
the empire. etc. etc.
They replied that did not under
stand the many difficulties under
which they labore1, but they had sue
ceeded in suppressing the Boxers in
the province of Shan Tung and would
do so here.
Il told them saw no effective meas
ures whatever being put forth. They
replied that the movement has not
heretofore been looked upon seriously.
but that now the throne was fully
aware of the gravity OF the situation
and that a recent confidential decree
had been sent to the viceroy, the Pekin
and neighborins officials. which would
surely prove effective. suppress the
Boxers and restore order.
II told them that the most alarming
kilograms were being sent to the news
paper. of Europe and America Of the
existing state OF anarchy here and that
the people of the world would be
loFted 10 DtlltNe tlAl thO government
of china was either sbetting these muir
derou. brigands or that il wa. too
weak to suppress or control them ana
it's good name and credit must suffer
irretrievably in consequence. After
reading me the decree. which was
much like those heretofore published
they asked me if | would wire my gov
eminent that they could aud were sup
pressing the Boxers.
Il replied that at present | would not;
that ! had been for six months tele
graphing the issuance of ineffective
DEGREES. but if they would show me the
fact by actual and immediate repres-
sion which they could if they would. in
three days. | would gladly and quickly
wire il to my government.
They assured me that sufficient
troops had been sent TO the disturbed
districts TO restore order and afford
protection.
Il again told them that restored or
der would be the only possible proof.
| also said that unless the situation
was relieved and the threatened danger
from the mobs averted. ! should be
compelled To ask for 4 Sufficient guard
" American marines 70 insure the
safety of the legation.
They said: oh don't do that. 1t is
not necessary and again promising
energetic action the interview closed.
"Unl-ss some energetiS action is
taksn the sttuat an win become fraught
with great danger to all foreigners.
not from any intelligent or organized
attacks. but from ignorant and in
damned mob violenee. l however be
lieve =. said in my telegram, that
the government i. aroused. itself
alarmed at the situation and will take
more energetic action. but none can he
certain Of thi. until il i. done.
since the L. :. :. Wheeling had al
ready lift Taku. deemed il prodent
to ask the admiral FOR tho presence "
q war weasel and responding u the
request Admiral Kempfr. with the
Newark. sailed hther from Yok rhama
on the 18th inst. ana should arrive
soon.
Il have the honor to be,
Your ob-di~nt servant.
F. II. CONGER"
Tile. enclosures referred 10 BY Mr..
Cong-r follow. beginning with the ca
ter:
Telegram sent tCiph-D Pekin, May
u. 1900. Secretary Of state, WASH
ingtoe: Ee1ers greatly increased in
thi, province and in and around Pekin.
Village ~ mile. Pekin burned. Sixty
native Catholics killed. No foreigner.
attacked. Chinese government arous-
ed and promises immediate suppress
sion. Diplomatic corp. demanded i'm
mediate effective measures. Newark
Ell route Taku. hope and believe the
worst has passed.
,Sisn-dD CbNGER."
Enclosure No. 1.-The diplomatic
body 10 lh~ T.uns Ii Yamen. Pekin.
May 81. 1900. The Prince and minis
tiers: | have the honor to communi
cate to r. II. and Y. e the text of n
solution prepared. yesterday. By the
representatives Of the foreign powers
accredited to P-kn The diplomats
body. relying upon the imperial decree
ana already published which have or
dered the dissolution OF the Boxers.
demand
'l-rha arrest OF all persons practietns
ths drills OF that association. provoking
disturbances upon INC puDlS hshwiS
posting printing or distributing pacsrds
which may contain threats against for
si.ners.
The arrest of Owners or guardians
Of temples OF other places where the
Boxers assemble and the treatment of
these accoUplicrs and criminal abettnrs
"a Boxers themselves.
THE ChastiSeIneut of The public off,
cialx who may render themselves Culpa
bic by nt.lectIn. TO suppress any disor-
der with which they may be charged or
who may connivs with the rioters.
THE execution Of the authors of The
outrages. murders. incendiarism, etc).
against persons or property.
The execution of persons who are
supporting ana directing the Boxers in
the present disturbances
THE publication in Pekin. in chill
ana in other northern provinces Of procla-
matious bringing thess measures to the
people.
81 am. besides. charged by the diplo-
matte corps. to inform Y. II. and Y. r..
that il Expects satisfactory reply to
this demand without unnecessary delay.
Il improve the occasion to reit-rate 10
Y II. ANA Y. f., tho assurance Of my
hi.heS; consideration.