Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-17
Chinese Troops in Front and
Bands Of Boxers" in its Rear.
1T is SHORT OF SUPPLIES
Tho Column is Short of Provisions and Wa
ter, and "Boxers" are Tearing Up tho
Railway--yienna Reports Say Powers
are Considering tho Matter of Interven-
tion--Proposed that Japan Shall Speak
for the Powers and ID clnand Order.
uy Telegraph to virglnian-plloto

(By Telegraph to Virglnian-Pilot)
London, June Ill u. m.-There is
no confirmation OF the reported de-
struotion Of the legations in Pellin, and
the killing of the German minister.
Baron Won Kettler, nor the latter report
of fighting between the British and Chi
nese. Dispatches from Shanghai dated
last evening state that Admiral Sey-
mour's force was in a tight place be
tween Lang Fang ana Yung Sun with
enormous masses OF soldcry in front,
while the Boxers with more soldiery
are cutting the railway IN the rear. The
column is reported short of provisions
and water. The kiang Nan arsenal,
outside OF Shanghai. is sending vast
quantities of munitions north.
All is quiet at Shanghai, but trade
has ben disrupted. Ii is stated that
1000 Americans are coming from Ma
Mia, and that large forces Of Japanese
are also en- route. The wires south OF
Tien Tss2 have been cut, ana the city
Geographically isolated.
According to Il special from Vienna
II is stated In diplomatic circles there
that the question of Intervention is I'M
der discussion by the Powers 1t is pro-
posed that Japan shall act as manda-
tory of the Powers. and establish order
in Pekin and elsewhere. This. 1t is said
cnanates from England and is sup
ported by Germany and Austria, but it
Is doubtful II Russia and France viii
agree to the proposition.
st. Petersburg reports that COMMUNE
cation Between kal Gan and Pckin has
bccn Interrupted. There is great ex-
element nj l<al Gan. where n mission
airy has been attacked.
FOREIGNERS BURNED.
Shanghai, June 16.--Last nights adj
vices from 1icn Tsin report that large
fires occurred in the eastern part of the
city. where three English and Ameri-
cans were burned besides the resi-
denceS OF many foreigners. Topographic
communication is interrupted the
poles having been burned and there is
no hope of immediate repairs being
made
The train conveying the relieving
party with food and ammunition was
obliged to return. being unable To
reach Lang Fang. where detachments
of foreign troops. dispatched on Sunday
last. are now endeavoring To repair the
line.
HAGUE SENDS y WARsHIP
The Hague. jun l6.-Thc govern
mcnt has instructed the Governor Gen
eral of the Dutch West Indies. Herr w.
Roosebroom. to dispatch warship
with troops to China.
London. June ia cabinet meeting
held to-day. underline presidency Of
Lord Salisbury, was concerned almost
wholly with the situation in China.
BOXERS SPREADING TERROR.
Berlin. June 1G.-A semi-onical dis
patch from lien TSin, dated 18th (Fri-
day.. reads as follows
The foreign settlements here are adj
equately protected. Bands of Boxers
have appeared in the native town.
They have burned three chapels and
are spreading terror among the inhab-
itants. Two railroad bridges between
Tien Tsin and Lang Fang have been
rendered impossible by the Boxers. and
the construction train dispatched to re-
pair the destruction of the railroad
near Lang Fang has been interrupted
in it's advance to the relief of the
troops.
ment has continued to march towards
Pekin by road.
.The Tsung Ii Yamen, it is added.
have sanctioned the entry of foreign
troops into Pekin to the number of
200 men,"
IMPERIAL ARMY JOINS "BOXERs.'
Shanghai June 16.-According to in
formation received from foreign
sources 10000 imperial troops which
were between Pekin and the interna-
tional forces advancing on that city
have dsbanded and Joined the Box
ers."
1t Is asserted that the Government of
China does not consider itself respon-
sibie for any encounter which may take
place.
closed business yesterday, fearing
trouble from the Boxers"
Excitement prevails in the Yang Use
valley. but all is quiet at Che Foo. in
spite OF alarming rumors to the contra
ry.
FOREIGN LEGATIONS CAPTURED.
London, June 16 a p. MA special
dispatch from Hong Kong says all the
Pekn legations have been destroyed,
and that the German Minister, Baron
Van Ketteler, has been killed.
Washington, June 16.-NOthing has
been heard from any official source to
confirm the alarming reports Of the de-
strurction of the embassies and lega-
tons in Pekin, and in view of the fact
that the government itself is not able
TO open communication with the scene
OF troubles, the officials are inclined to
doubt whether private enterprises could
do more. In other words they do not
believe the report. Minister WI, of the
Chinese legation here, called at the
State Department today. but declared
that he was without any advice from