The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-09
GRAVE APPREHENSION FELL
xa's STATEMENT ADDED TO THE
GRAVITY OF THE SITUATION.
zk Clearly Implies the Purpose of
the Chinese Government to Re-
sist the March on Pckin.

Washington, August S.-The gravest ap-
prehensions are felt here in official circles
for the safety OF the Imprisoned minister's
in Pekin. The alleged statement OF Ii
Euns Chang that it is absolutely impos-
sible for the allies TO enter Pekin 70 escort
the ministers to Tlen Tsin adds greatly
to the seriousness of the situation. 1t
clearly implies the purpose of the Chi
nese government to resist the advance
movement of the allied forces to the full
extent of Ns power, coupled with the
further implication that further hostile
demonstrations on the part OF the ailies
may ;eopardize the lives OF the minis ,ers.
So far as known there is no present pur
pose of calling a halt In the allied move
men, against Pekin. Il Is Acknowledged
that the relief column Is not strong
enough to maintain war against the CHI
nese kingdom for any length OF time, but
heavy achievements are en- route TO
China. Their arrival on the scene may
after the sltusr.on entirely and bring the
obstinate ORIGINALS to their senses II Is
the present situation however, that wor-
ries the administration, and there Is gen
eral chagrin that Il Is not in position 10
enforce its demands and bring the Ch-
nese authorities TO instant terms. In the
course of the next two months there VIII
be about 5000 American troops on Chi
nose soil, not counting many thousands
more that could be transferred from the
Philippines in case OF necessity. The chi
nese will be held to a strict accountable
ity for any injury that may be sustained
by American interests in the present
oh no h0na no I'm
mediate relief Of the ministers Is the
problem now confronting the administra-
tion and Is the subject of anxious conter-
enoes between tho officials In this city and
telegra phic correspondence with the presi-
dent at Canton, Ohio, and the secretary OF
state at Sunapee. n, II.
Acting Secretary Adee received cable
message this morning from Consul Good
now at Shanghai giving the latest infor-
nation In his possession in regard to the
situation In China, Including the opera.
tons Of the allied forces engaged In the
advance on Pekln. 1t was referred 10 The
secretary OF war and was not made pubic
A brief dispatch was received today at
the navy department from Rear Admiral
Heiney, commanding the naval forces IN
Chinese waters. This dispatch gives a
somewhat different aspect to he battle
at Pei Tsang on the 5th az II indicates
tuuL tue american uttHCnluent TOOK no
part in that engagement, not having ar
rived until after the Japanese forces had
effected the capture OF the city, Admiral
Remey confirms General Chaifee's state
ment that Yang Tsun IL the next objective
point of the column on it's march to Pekin
London. August AKA. m-Beyond the Of
ncial dispatches given out yesterday the
morning papers contain no direct news OF
Importance from China. Thanks to the dlr-
patches from Sir Claude MacDonald and Rear
Admiral Bruce there Is a general disposition
to take more hopeful view Of the situation
The report of the appointment of Field Mar
shal Count Won Waldersec as commander IN
chicf Of tho international forces meets with
general approval
The Rome correspondent Of the Daily Mail
announces the reception there Of an Official
dispatch from the Italian minister at Pekin