New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-29
INTERNATIONAL FORCE AT PEKING

Washington June q CspeciaD.-General Charles
Haywood. commandant OF the United States Marine
Corps has given The Tribune opportunity 20
publish photograph in his possession. made 81
Picking last year. when the perennial anti-foreign
attitude Of the Imperial Government and the IA
natives grave fears for the safety OF
the legations at that capital Then. numerous
earlier occasions. the presence OF strong interna-
tional battalion efectually preserved the peace-s
task which this year has assumed such dimensions
10 demand vigorous treatment than has
ever been known in the northern part OF the
pire.
This picture which IS reproduced the first page
ot this issue was taken a year ago last March
Admiral Dewey had been compelled 10 detach the
MouocaCy from. his force at Manila 10 guard Min
lister Conger at Picking and Consul RagsdaIe at
Ten-Tsin and their families and servants. as well
to care for the safety OF other citizens Of the
United States in Pe-Chi-L Province The United
States Legation guard consisted Of dfty-one men
and officers including OF marines manning
a Calling gun First Lieutenant Robert Nom
Dutton, who was in command OF the guard, had
several skirmishes with the excited mobs at first
but the Calling soon commanded respect and
every time it appeared the rioters quieted.
Throughout the stay Of the United States de-
tachment at Peking there were also present CO
operating detachments Of forty-five fifty sailors
or marines belonging TO the Italian German. Brit
Ish. Russian. Japanese Austrian and French
uavies, together with a small group OF mounted Cos
sacks The entire international force. assembled
in Legation-st several days before IT with
drawn is shown in the illustration The total num-
Der OF men constituting the combined foreign guard
was approximately four hundred and their appear
ance at that time is probably Identical with that
presented on the tenth day OF this month when
about the same numbers from the same nation
aIties drew Up in Legaton-st. IN the Chinese cap
ital.
In the picture the mounted Russian Cossacks with
their horses are shown on each flank Of the col
umn. Beginning the left. the first batch OF
sailors the Italians. Next TO them the
German marines with dark helmets On their left
the British guards in full dress conspicuous in
their white helmets. The small group OF Russian
sailors with broad white collars on the blouse.
are alongside the British. and then come the Jap
anese sailors IN the centre
The United States force Is notable as Displaying
the only National flag in the column. the Stars
and Stripes being borne in plain view over the
businesslike body OF American warriors. On their
left are the Austrians and then the French sail
ors the picturesque Cossacks completing the line
The United States guard was divided into sew
eral squads and the officers and men were in
structed each day by Lieutenant Duttor after
consulting with Minister Conger, The crew in
charge OF the Calling gun was held IN reserve FOR
dispatch TO the threatened localities. and the
international sentines were placed at various
points throughout the town give warnings OF any
unusual occurrences. Through the careful instruo-
tons impressed on each man. not casualty
Cured in the United States force The discipline
and soldierly bearing OF the entire guard served
to insure individual protection to Americans and
number OF foreigners including missionaries, have
written letters the Navy Department commend
ing the behavior OF the marines In official recogni-
ton OF the work Of these men. Minister Cenger
TO Admiral Dewey. then IN command OF the Asiatic
Squadron, the following letter:
The presence OF the several legation guards here
this winter has given all feeling OF security and
served generally a good purpose For ours pray
you again 10 accept my grateful acknowledgements
I improve the opportunity TO express my complete
sa with their services and 10 bear willing
testimony 10 their soldierly bearing. their excellent
conduct and their excellent performance OF their
duties.
Lieutenant buttons discipline control Of and
care for his men above criticism, and II Is
genuine pleasure for me TO bear witness TO his
uniform courtesy, high character and excellent
official equipment
I nave not seen that portion OF the guard
TIen-Tsn but I have heard only words OF praise
for Lieutenant Gibson and his men. and beg 10
add mine IN largest measure 20 the general tesu-
mony OF Communication