The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-18
THE NEWS IN LONDON.
Thought That Integrity of Empire
VIII Not Be Disturbed.
(By Associated Prcss.l

LONDON, August 1S.-t a M.-"Pekin
was relieved on the night of the 18TH"
This message was received last evening at
the Imperial Customs Office in London
from the Commissioner Of Customs in
Che Foo. 1t is the only official message
that has reached England in confirmation
of the earlier reports, Admiral Remey's
dispatch not having arrived in time for
publication III the London morning papers.
The Morning Post, which is the only
paper printing the Che Foo messages,
says:
To-day is not only day Of national re-
ioictng. it is also a day CT congratulation
for all the Powers of the world
Proceeding to discuss the possibilities of
Il cessation of hostilites, the Morning Post
assumes that the United States is willing
TO abandon any idea of further aggressive
action, but it questions the disposition OF
Germany and the other Powers to agree
to such a course.
The Berlin correspondent Of the morning
Post says he learns that no formal re-
quest for an armistice has yet reached the
Powers and that it is impossible that any
such request would be granted. The
other papers comment guardedly upon the
general situation, owing to the lack of
definite news when the editorials were
written. Most Of them advocate a stern
nuuiSition regarding outrageS and the
punishment of the leaders, even if they
nave to be pursued all over China.
The Daily Graphic, in paragraph ap-
parent.y inspired, says there is no reason
to believe that any of the Powers will
repudate the previous understanding to
respect the integrity OF the Empire and
the dynasty, adding that the proposal TO
land a British force al Shanghai origina-
ted not with the British Government, but
with the Chinese, who at the same TIM
urged that this should not be done if
likely to lead to International compEca-
tions.
This says the Daily Graphic .dis-
poses Of the story that the Viceroy OF
Nan Kin changed his mind undzr the in
fiuence of the consuls Her Majesty's s
Government, We believe. has no intention
Of contesting the right of France or the
United States to land troops should either
think it necessary.
Shanghai dispatches say that Emperor
Kwang Su, accompanied the Empress
Dowager TO Hs;an Flu. much against his
Will. Prince Tuan commanded the rear
guard OF the Imperial escort. of which
Boxers formed sixty-live per cent.
1t was expected that General Tung Fuh
Slang would follow after the arrival Of The
allies All the palace treasures were sent
to Hsian Flu.
The hearsav accounts of the method of
the entry into Pekln are contradictory
some maintaining that there was severe
fighting and others that the entry was not
opposed.
New Chwarg was again attacked on
August 18th. but the Russians repulsed
Two thousand Chinese. intiictins heavy loss.
although they also suffered severely.
According to a dispatch 10 the Daily Ex-
nress from che Foo. the Dispatch from
Minister CongeS. which was received by
United states Consul Fowler Wednesday,
after saving that ali the Americans were
alive except the Inslis baby and several
marines. admitted that there was some
sickness. but said ne expected the 1ooa
would last until relief came.