Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06
THE WORST TO COME
London Authoritatively Warned to
Be Prepared to Hear 1t.
FIENDISH ATROCITIES OF CHINESE
Princes Issue Fresh Edicts to
Exterminate Foreigners.
PEkIN'S STREETS RAN BLOOD

LONDON. July 6.-In response to in
quiries cabled to Shanghai in regard to the
situation al Pekin. the following cablegram
has been received from an authoritative
quarter:
SHANGHAI. Thursday, July 5.-Prepare
to hear the worst"
LONDON. July 6-There is a mass of
wild rumor from the far east though so
contradictory on most points it continues
unanimous as to the consummation of the
tragedy at Pekin.
To consistent reports of the massacre of
the whites now added the additional
horrors that savage soldiery butchered at
the capital 5000 natives-Roman Catholic
converts This comes in a Shanghai dis
patch of July ;. which only adds to the
reports given by respectable Chinese who
have arrived from Chian-Fu and who de-
scribe Pektn inferno. the streets liter
ally running with blood. They confirm
nerouS stories of executions and untold tor
lures of the Isolated foreigners and Euro
pean soldiers captured by the mob.
The authority of Iung-lu. the Chinese i'm
perial treasurer, who advocated modera-
tion.was completely effaced by Prince Tuan,
kang vi and Tung Fuh Sian. who issued
fresh edicts, ordering the merciless exter-
minatlcr of all foreigners in the empire
China's Minister 10 Spain.
MADRID. July 6.-The new Chinese min
lister, since arriving here couple of days
ago, has not presented himself at the for
eiga office or taken any step to present his
credentials The Chinese legation is closed
and the minister declares his ignorance of
the recent events which have transpired in
China, except through the newspapers.
Increasing Fear in Europe.
LONDON July 6.-The danger of a gen.
eral revolt in China becomes more and
more patent and Europe is being confront
ed with rapidly increasing fear. not mere
ly that the international column will be
forced from Tien Tsfn, but that the inter-
national troops at the colonies and treaty
ports Will stand in grave danger of expul-
sion. In view of the fact that the previous
assurances of the viCerOys have proved
untrustworthy. their promises of protection
for the whites are hardly convincing. In
tn meanwhile the hitherto unconquerable
jealousies Of the European powers stay the
hands of Japan. though it is hoped an un-
derStanding will soon be reached.
The foreign office here has received Off
cial dispatches from Toxic today. and the
Associated Press understands that the Jap
aneSe government informed the foreign Of
flee that. in addition to the forces already
landed in China. Japan has 10000 troops
mObilized and ready for action at mo-
unent'S notice. when she receives the man
date of the powers. Great Britain is now
awaiting answers from the chancellories to
its proposals.
The British cabinet held long meeting
this morning. under the presidency of Lord
Salisbury. and fully considered the crisis
Believe All Foreigners Have Perishcd.
BREMEN. July 6.-The firm of Meichers
& Co. of Shanghai telegraph, under date of
July 6:
We have reason to believe that all the
foreigners in Pekin have perished.
The rebellion is spreading in North Chi
na-
The foreigners at Tien Tsn must quit
that city, fresh Chinese attacks are ex-
pected.
The disturbances are increasing in Shan
TuEg.
We see at present no occasion for appre-
tensions in the Yang Use territory or at
Shanghai. as the vicerOys of WI Chang and
Nankin do not recognize the present holders
Of power at Prkin-
Russia Approves American Views.
ST, PETERSBURG. July 6.-TheNovoe
Vremya in leading article today discussed
the position taken by the United States to-
ward China. Abiding to Secretary Hays
statement ii says:
We are convinced that in all the states
sincerely desirous of the return of peace in
the FAR east the views of the American
government Will meet with full approval.
In the fundamental idea the statement
agrees with the Cnmmunique of our gov
ernment- II is satisfying to be able TO
pont TO this unanimity Of Russia with her
old friend. the United States"
The Birshewja Wiedamusti also dwells on
the Identity Of the leading principles guild
ing ths two governments.
'.mr"n ke:tcIer's Death Confirmed.
LIN, July G--The German consul at
Tier 1sin wires, under date Of July l. that
an authentic letter from the British minis
ter AZ Pek!n, Sir Claude Macdonald to the
British consul here, dated Pekin. June p
had Just arrived The consul adds that 1t
confirmed the statements that Baron Won
kette-er. the German misister was shot
dead, June % by Chinese soldiers while on
his way to IN" Tsung Ii Yamen His ccm-
panlon. an interpreter named Cordes. was
dangerously wounded Sir Claude Mac
Donald feared an immediate attack on the
British legation