The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-07-07

the international force attacking Tien-
tsin were: Americans killed, 3; wound
ed, 2; British killed, 2; wounded 1:
Germans killed, Is; wounded, 81; Rus
slams killed, 10; wounded, 81. The gun
fire of the Americans and British is
described as beautiful" After the re-
lieving force pushed on to relieve Ad-
miral Seymour, Chinese regulars I'M
der Gen. Mich, says a dispatch from
Shanghai, again attacked Tientsin
fiercely and bombarded the foreign set
Element with terrible fire.
Imperial Palace Burned.
London, June 29.-An imperial decree
published in Shanghai Thursday, SAYS
correspondent of the Daily Express, as
serts that the imperial palace in Pc
king was burned on June 16 and that
the attack on the palace was made by
revolving Chinese troops.
Relief OF Seymour.
Col. Dorward, British commanded
the column that relieved Admiral Sey-
mour. American marines participated
in the achievement. The admiral was
found intrenched and surrounded by
driven off by the relieving column after
brisk fight. His men had made
brilliant resistance, never failing in
courage for Is days of continuous fight
ing During ten days the men were on
quarter rations. They started with
provisions for ten days, and they could
have held out day or two longer. The
column was few miles beyond Lola.
Deeming it hopeless to attempt TO.
break through the hordes, Admiral Sey-
mour essayed night retreat toward
Tientsin, but he came into collision
with strong force of Chinese arriv-
ing from the northwest, and could
neither advance nor retreat. There was
nothing to do but to intrench and 10
stand siege. He vainly attempted hell
ographic communicate n. Seymour's
men caught several Chinese who said
the legations had been burned and the
ministers killed. Others said that the
ministers had been imprisoned.
Seymour's losses are stated to be 62
killed and 312 wounded, besides many
sick.
The Chinese displayed fanatical cour-
aye III lnt NUS
slams left Tientsin four days after Ad-
miral Seymour, but they never got in
touch with him.
Fighting In Progress.
Railway communication from Taku
TO Tientsin has been restored, and the
force is advancing toward Picking.
Fighting was in progress Wednesday
in the vicinity of Use Chulin. Large
preparations are being made TO sup
port and reinforce the Peking reliev-
ing column. Twenty thousand troops
of all arms, largely japanese, have now
been landed.
still a Mystery.
The fate of the members of the lega-
tions is still mystery. If they are
alive and unframed at Psking, the Chi
nese government deserves some credit.
Shanghai correspondents think, for
restraining the fanatical mob.
To Suppress BoNers.
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph. wiring at 2;O5 p. M
yesterday, says: 1T is reported on
good Chinese authority that the gov
eminent, alarmed by the foreign mill
tary preparations. has issued an edict
ordering the peremptory suppression
of the Boxers and announcing deci-
sion to protect the legations a; al haz-
ards
Anxious for Peace.
Some of the latest dispatches from
China indicate that the empress dow
ager has finally been brought TO re-
alize the futiility of trying to wage
war against the civilized world. and
is now trimming her sails prepare
tory to making peace with the powers.
Further evidence of the empress
dowager's change in policy lies in the
fact that Ii Hung Chang, viceroy OF
Canton, and Likuki, viceroy of Nam
kim both known as her faithful allies,
are now prominent in pursuit OF pa
cfc measures.
Reports Ministers with seymour
Washington, June 20.-Minister WI
called at the state department Thurs
day afternoon and exhibited the fol-
lowing cablegram to Secretary HAY;
Canton, June 2S.-The legation ministers
having left Picking are now ~ miles from
Tientsin with Admiral Seymour.
(Signed) Ill HUNG CHANG.
The minister explained that the
cablegram reached him from the chi
nese minister in London. He believes
the dispatch to be accurate, but the
state department officials are inclined
10 doubt it as yet.
Cable from Kempn.
Washington, June 2o.-The follew-
ing cablegram was received Thursday
morning by the navy department
from Admiral Kempff:
"Chefoo, June 2s.-Secretary OF Navy.
Washington: About 120Oo torelgn troops
now ashore. Soldiers ordered should re-
port at Taku instead of Chefoo. Subsu-
tuted Nashville for Yorktown at Cheioo.
Yorktown used as dispatch boat, peihs
more suitable ..KEMPFF."
A Costly Drought.