Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-18

was relieved on the night of the fif-
teenth."
This message was received last even
ing at the imperial customs Office in
London from the commissioner of
customs in Chez Foo 1t is the only
official message that had reached Eng
land in confirmation of the earlier re-
ports, Admiral Remey's dispatch not
having arrived in time for publication
IN the London morning papers.
The Morning Post, which is the only
paper printing the Chez Foo message,
says:
To-day is not only day of national
rejoicing, it Is also day of congratu-
lation for all the powers of the world"
Proceeding to discuss the probabili-
ties of a cessation of hostilities, the
Morning Post assumes that the United
States are willing to abandon any idea
of further aggressive action, but it
questions the disposition of Germany
and the other powers to agree to such
course.
The Berlin correspondent of the
Morning Post says he learns that no
formal request for an armistice has
yet reached the powers, and that it is
improbable that any such request would
be granted.
The other papers comment guard
edly upon the general situation, owing
TO the lack Of definite news when the
editorials were written. Most OF them
advocate a stern inquisition regarding
outrages and the punishment of the
leaders. even if they have to be pur-
sued all over China.
The Daily Graphic. in a paragraph
apparently inspired, says there is no
reason to believe that any of the pow
ers will repudiate the previous under
taking to respect the integrity of the
empire and the dynasty, and adds that
the proposal to land a British force at
Shanghai originated not with the Brit
ism government, but with the Chinese
who at the same time urged that this
should not be done If likely to lead to
international complications.
This says the Daily Graphic, dis
poses Of the story that the viceroy of
Nankin changed his mind under the in
f1uence of the consuls. Her Majesty's
government, we believe, have no in
tention of contesting the right of
France or the United States to land
troops should either think it neces-
sary."
Shanghai dispatches say that En-
peror Kwang Su accompanied the En-
press Dowager to Hsian Flu much
against his will. Prince Tuan COM
manded the rear guard of the imperial
escort, of which boxers formed sixty
five per cent. 1t was expected that
Gen. Tung Fuh Slang would follow
after the arrival of the allies. All the
palace treasures were sent to Hsian
Flu.
The hearsay accounts Of the method
Of entry into Pekin are contradictory.
some maintaining that there was severe
fighting and others that the entrance
was not opposed.
New Chwang was again attacked on
August 18th, but the Russians repulsed
two thousand Chinese, inflicting heavy
loss, although they also suffered Sc
verely.
According to despatch to the Daily
Express from Che Foo, the despatch
from Mr.. Conger which was received
by United States Consul Fowler We'd
nesday, after saying that all the Am
orleans were alive, except the English
baby and seven marines, admitted that
there was some sickness. but said he
expected the food would last until re-
lief came.
uS 1HAAESt 4lA4hASlSi dt AOhlO, LII
Sheng Toh, has telegraphed Ii Hung
Chang, according TO a despatch to the
Times from Shanghai. that Japan Is
willing to use her good offices in behalf
OF the Empress Dowager and Emperor
Kwang Su, but Is determined TO pre-
vent escape of Prince Tuan, of Kang
II, president Of the Board OF War Of
Hsu Tung. guardian of the heir ap-
parent. and OF Chao Shu Chiao, COM
missioner of the railway and mining
bureau
Iii Hung Chang" the despatch con
tinues, @has received instructions from
the throne to ask Russia If she is will
ing to assist China TO arrive at a
peaceful settlement. and to give assur-
ances that she has no intention Of an
nexing any part OF Manchuria II the
reply is favorable. Earl Ii has orders
to negotiate without delay. Simulta-
neously the military governor OF Man
churia win be directed to cease hostil-
tiles
An EARLY REPORT.
LONDON. august 1.-THE allies