The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-12
RUSSIANS IN THE LEAD.
Late News and Details of the Capture
of Pcl1in.
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SHANGHAI. September lo.lHe
! steamer which has arrived mere ~ -,
reuorfs of the latest events III
These advices are to tile ehe 1 , .,se en-
| greatest harmony prevails among the ON
lears Of the allied forces, who treat each
other. with extreme courtesy, and tnat ths
so-1jers are living as though mempers VI
one army Late arrivals say thal IL any
clash occurs during the occhpatio,i u
Pekn it will be brought on by tne oipio-
mats in Europe, and not oy tue so-oieis ~
the field.
The march through the palace was
. historical event Every army was repre-
sented. The Russians led and the troops
of other nationailies fol owed. Each resi-
ment of Americans who participated IN the
relief of Pekin was represented by about
$50 men, General Chaffee, General Barry
and other officers leading. y Russian
hand and the silzhs' bagpipes played
national airs while the troops led through
the ground and buildings. There were
MANY eunuchs attached to the palace
remaining and they stood by looking as
though they were attending Il funeral.
They were evidently deeply Inundated.
After the procession, which began to
move at S o'clock in the morning. and was
an hour and a half in passing through
the grounds. party of civilians. including
the legation ladies and some prominent
missionaries. were admitted. Tea was
served to them. and the palace was
inspected. The most remarkable features
Of the building are said to be the gilded
exterior staircases. carved from single
stones with dragons. lions and other orna-
ments. Tha Empress bed is trimmed with
solid gold After the inspection the palace
gates were again closed. and no one was
permitted 10 enter the grounds.
The troops arriving here are forwarded
to Pekin fast as they land. The min
listers remain in Pekin The city has
been entirely looted except the palace
and auction sales of loot in which yalu-
able silks, furs and bronzes are the
principal articles. are held daily The
chief bidders at these sales are army Of
ficers.
The newspaper correspondents had a
controversy with the officers who al first
proposed that no correspondent should
be admitted to the palace with the process
sion, but the press representatives were
finally allowed to accompany the troops.
The Chinese forts at Pei Sang near
Taku. are still undisturbed. The British
made q reconnaissance in that vicinity
but the British Commander says he will
remain passive unless he is attacked,
when he must fight in order to preserve
his self-respect.
The Russians expected to attack
soon, but they lack sufficient artillery
for their purpose.
A Russian scouting party was blown
up by a mine near the fort, and several
of it's members were killed.
The commander of the Chinese forts
at Chee-Foo are greatly disturbed by
reports that the Germans propose taking
the forts, and they are threatening to
defend them TO the end. The heavily
manned Erupps in the foreign settlements
Will be destroyed if a fight occurs.
The United States hat.leship Oregon
arrived at Woo Sung to-day. She steamed
at good speed throughout the trip. Her
officers say she is in perfect condition
for the present though the repairs made
We're of a temporary character.