The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-09

suppress or control them, and Its good
name and credit must suffer irretr!eva-
bly, in consequence After reading me
the decree, which was much like those
heretofore published. they asked if I
would not wire my government that
they could and were suppressing the
boxers.
"I replied that at present I would not
that I had been fo- six months tele-
graphing the issuance OF ineffective de-
crees, but IL they would show me the
fact by actual and immediate repres-
sion, which they could II they would, In
three days, would gladly and quickly
wire 1t to my government.
Would Ask for American Marines.
"They assure me that sufficient troops
had been sent to the disturbed districts
to restore order and afford protection.
s Il again told them that restored order
would be the only possible proof. 1
also said that unless the situation was
relieved and the threatening danger
from mobs averted. I should be COM
pel!ed to ask for sufficient guard OF
American marines to insure the safety
OF the legation.
They said: oh. don't do that. 1t is
unnecessary, and again promising
energetic action, the Interview closed.
Unless some energetic action Is taken.
the situation will become frauShc with
great danger to all foreigners, not from
any Intelligent or organized attacks, but
from ignorant and lntlamed mob vio-
lencc. I, however, believe, as said in
my telegram. that the government Is
aroused, itself alarmed at the situation
and will take more energetic action, but
no one can be certain OF this until this
Is done.
Since the United States guuboat
wheeling had left Taku already,
deemed It prudent to ask the admiral
for the presence OF another war vessel
and responding to the request, Admiral
Kempn with the Newark" sailed
hi,her from Yokohama, on the 18th
inst, and should arrive soon.
have the honor TO be, sir,your obedi-
ent servant,
(signed) Ell. coNGER."
Boxers Greatly Increased.
The enclosures referred to by Mr..
conger follow, beginning with the ca
blesram OF the same date as his letter:
Telegram sen, (clpher).
PEK1N. Nay 80.
Secretary Of State. Washington.
Boxers greatly increased in this prov
irce and in and around Pekln. Villase
forty miles Pekin burned. SIXTY na-
tive Catholics killed. No foreigners at.
tackled. Chinese government aroused
and promise immediate suppression
Diplomatic corps demanded immediate
effective measures Newark en- route
Taku. hope and believe the worst has
happened.
(SIgred) CoNGER."
Enclosure No. 1.)
The diplomatic body to the Tsrns Va,
"PEKIN. May u. 1900.
The prince and Ministers:
II have the honor to communicate tc
+. II. and A. E. the text Of resolution
prepared yesterday by the representa-.
,ives OF the foreign powers accredited
| 10 Pekl1.
The diplomatic body, relying upon
the imperial DEGREES already published
which have ordered the dissolution OF
the boxers. demand:
Demands of the Diplomatic Body.
First: The arrest OF all persons
practiclng the drills OF that association
provoking disturbances upon the public
highway. posting. printing or d!stribut.
ing placarts which may contain
threats against foreigners.
Second: The arrest OF owners oil
guardians OF temples or other places
where the boxers assemble, and tn:
treatment OF these accomplIces and
criminal abestors as boxers them.
selves.
Third: The chastisement OF TIE pub.
lIc officials who may render ;hrmselve:
cuipahle by ueglectius to suppress any
disorder with which they are charged
c. who may coRn!re with the rioters.
Fourth: The execution OF the au.
;hors OF outrases (murders. incendIar.
ism, etc.l. against persons or property
Fifth: The execution OF persons whc
are supporting and directing the box.
ers In the present disturbances.
Sixth: The publication In Pckln, ir
Chinli. ard the other northern prov.
!uces OF prnclamatIous bringing thesc
measures to the knowledge 0, the peo,
| pie.
am. besides. charged BY the dipio
matte corps. to inform 7. II. and Y. E
that It expects satisfactory reply &c
this demand without unnecessary de.
lay:
Improve the occasion to reitr-ase tc
i. H. and Y. E. the insurance OF ms
highest consideration.
(SIsned) B. CoLoGAN.
Dean of the Diplomatic Corps"
Bishop Appeals to French Minister
Enclosure No. -
Bishop FaivIer to Mr. Pechon, French
| minister.
Translation:
Apostolic Vicara;e OF Pekin auL
North China, Pektn, May 10. 1900. Mr.
Minister:
From day to day the situation be.
comes more serious and threatening