The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-07-13
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a Chetoo dispatch to the Express saws
the Russians have landed 5000 men at
laku and the japanese have discharged
several transports. The Japanese pus n
ed on TO Ileutsin, leading in the subse-
quent assault upon the native city in
"nlch their commander was killed.
len more transports are engaged at
japanese ports. With the 10. 600 Rrit-
lsh India troops ahoat and fresh .Japan.
ese contlngents it liz probable that the
allies will have $4,000 men ashore.
Inc boxers appear to be increasing
a Chlnese army is within 40 miles ol
New Chwang, and the foreigners are pre-
parlng to abandon their homes. The
southern part OF the province has been
swept by raiders, DESTROYING all works
OF the white man, except in spots carri-
soned by Russians.
frociamatiOns have been posted in all
villages near CheIoo calling upon the
loyal Chinese to rise and ex1al the for
elgners Tor introducing among the pious
ChInese an immoral religion. The proc
lamatI0n continues: Every good Bud
dh!st is expected to kneel three hours
daliy, knock his head upon the floor
thrlce, and pray earnestly that sudden.
cruel death may overtake all aliens.
AT Mercy of China.
The foreign settlement at Chefoo il at
the mercy OF two Chinese forts. equipped
with hrupp guns, which command two
sides OF the city. Six warships, includ
ing the United States gunboat Nash
vile, are constantly cleared for action.
Latest Report From Conger.
Washington, July S.-The last China
mail to reach the state department
brought the report Of Minister Conger.
perhaps the last that will ever come to
hand. This bears the date Of Pekin.
May Il. 1t Is OF the utmost Importance
disclosing, as it does, full comprebep-
sion on the part OF the foreign ministers
10 Pekln OF the character and extent of
the Boxer uprising, even though Mr..
Conger himself, by disposition Opti-
mIstlc, l0und some reason to hope that
the worst was over at that date.
What Mr.. COnger has to say as to the
attitude OF the Chinese government
toward the Boxer movement, as revealed
in the formal interchange that took
place between himself and the tsung-li-
yamen, Is not only of peculiar interest
now, but probably will have a strong
bearing on the final reckoning that must
be had between the civilized nations and
the Chinese.
Mr.. COnger makes it very clear,
through the publication Of the French
priests letters, that at least one, and
probably all the European nations hav-
ing interests in northern China. were
acquainted with the dangers OF the stu,
alton at least two or three weeks before
the actual outbreak in Pekin.
COnger Not Cheerful.
London, July IA dispatch from
Taku says that the last message from
Mr.. Edwin H. Conger, the United States
minister at Pekin, brought there by run
ners, reads as follows:
We are besieged the provisions are
becoming exhausted and the situation is
desperate. The relief force should ad
vance and give US notice by signal"
Runners ALEC confirm the report OF the
burning OF the native city Of Pekin.
In London it is hardly doubted that
the worst has happened, though the
friends of those who were besieged at
Pekin cling to the last slender hope that
Sir Robert Hart (the inspector general
OF the customs house, who was trusted
by the ChinesP) managed by the promise
OF bribes, to induce the Boxer leaders to
protect the women and children from
the violence of the mObs.
Japan Will Act in Accord.
Paris, July Tn the chamber Of
deputies today the minister of foreign
affairs, M. Del Casse, replying to a
deputy said:
Japan has expressed to us her desire
to act in accord with the other powers
and do nothing without them. France
has informed the japanese government
that it will see with pleasure the coop
GRAFTON Of Japan in the common cause"
Four thousand French troops, he con-
tinued, had already started, and an
other 1000 will leave before June 20.
Other troops will follow, according to
emergency OF the situation Measures
will also be taken to make the naval
force worthy Of France, who never in
tended to abdicate any of her rights.
In conclusion, NJ. Del Casse dwelt upon
the necessity of perfect accord among
the powers and declared that such ac-
cord really exists at the present time.
Say Legations Still Hold Out.
London, July THE foreign office
has issued the text of telegram from
Acting Consul General Warren, at
Shanghai, confirming from thoroughly
Trustworthy sources the news received
by courier from Pekin July 3, by way of
Shanghai, to the London office of the
inspectOrate OF Chinese maritime GUS
toms, saying that two legations were,
the day the courier left, holding out
against the troops and Boxers, and that
the troops had lost 2O0O men and the
Boxers many leaders. Mr.. Warren adds
that the messenger says the troops
were much disheartened by their losses,
and that the Boxers claim their mystic
powers have been broken by the foreign
ers, and that they dare not approach
the legations.
1t is further asserted that the foreign
ers at Pekin ought to be able to hold
out for a long time, as they have sui
ficient food and ammunition.
One From GOodnow.
Washington, July IA cablegram
was received at the state department
this morning from Consul General Good
now at Shanghai. dated July Z, saying
that the legations were standing on the
Sd instant and that recent attacks Of
the Boxers had been slight. They
seemed disposed to adopt starvation
methods.
German EmperOr's Stand.
Kiel, July 9.-Addressing the first
naval division prior to it's departure for
China today, Emperor William said:
Yours is the first division of armored
ships which | send abroad. Remember,