The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-10

spondent of the Associated Press
shortly after his arrival in Berlin.
my appointment said General
Won Waldersee, lis due entirely to the
initiative of Emperor William. | shall
start for China, going probably by
way of San Francisco, in a short time.
] am fully aware of the great difficult
ties | shall meet in China and of the
extreme delicacy of my position there,
but / can only say that | shall do my
best to- prove myself worthy OF the
honor and of the confidence placed in
me by the Kaiser. Countess Won Wal
dersee will accompany me to the
United States"
This evening the Field Marshal had
conferences at the offices of the Cen
eral Staff and the Minister of war.
1t is understood that Emperor Will
liam some weeks ago preached the
subject of the chief command to
Count Won Waldersee personally, ba>-
ing his proposal upon the condition
that all the other powers should ac-
quiesce in the appointment. AS to this
latter point diplomatic negotiations
have been going on during the last
few days.
The German Foreign Office told Tie
Associated Press correspondent this
evening that the consent of the other
powers had been virtually secured 20
the selection of Count Won Waldersee
as Commander-in-Ch
BOXERS HEM THEM IN.
Berlin, August 9.-The Government
has received another telegram from
Herr Below, First Secretary of the
German Legation in Pekin, which is
not dated. but says:
1.-THE French Legation building, al
though half destroyed by the Boxers,
not only affords shelter to the mem
bers of the French Legation who are
all in good health, but also to the
member of the Austrian Legation who
sought refuge there after the COM
plete destruction of their own build
ing. The French Legation building is
surrounded by Boxers"
DEFENDING FRENCH LEGATION.
Vienna, August 9.-The Foreign Of
flee has received the following from
DR.. A. Won Rosthorn, Secretary of the
Austrian-Hungarian Legation at Pc
kin. dated August 4th:
THE Austro-Hungarian Legation
with the archives, was burned June
21st. Since June Goth we, with the
French detachment, have been defend
ing the French Legation which has
been bombarded by cannon and rifle
Part of their building was destroyed
fire. Part of their building was de-
stroyed by mines. We deplore the
losses of Captain Thomann and three
sailors killed. and Boyneburg and two
sailors severely wounded.
'Since July Goth, the Chinese at
tacks have not been severe. The Chi
nese Government wishes to induce MS
to leave for Tien Tsin under safe con-
duct, but until now we have fallen in
with this offer"
BRITISH TROOPS FOR CHINA. 4
Simla, August Excluding the
Fourth brigade, the strength of the
| forces proceeding to China is 446
| British officers 1904 non-commis-
stoned officers and native officers;
| 1870 men, $50 followers, 1,150
drivers. $500 horses, 4,300 ponies and
mules, IL guns, IA MaXimS and 1900
! imperial service troops.
1t is expected that the entire force
will have sailed before the middle of
next month.
CAPTURE A CHINESE GENERAL.
St. Petersburg, August "a force
| of Cossacks which was sent to clear
| the Chinese from the right bank of
the Aigun captured a Chinese general
| five officers and IS soldiers.