The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-21
the allies were still bombalding the for
titcations.
NEED RElNFORCEMENTS.
Cr. cnt Request for More Troops From
the Allies in Pek,n.

(By Associated Press)
LONDON, Angus, 2l.-3:55 \. Moving
probably to the Pakin w.re being cut little
news Of Conditions i'll the Chinese capi;ai
has come through this morning. What
has reached London indicates that the al
lies are in need Of reinforcements.
The commander of the Italian second
class cruiser Fieramosca te!egraphs from
Taku. according to the Rome correSpon-
dent of the Daily Mail, that very urgent
requests were coming from Pekn on sat
urday for the immediate dispatch OF fur-
Their troops, and that IN answer TO these
4GA Italian marines were sent Off post
haste
The japanese Minister in London is said
to have received d telegram last evening
announcing that subsequent tH' the entry
into PekE a Japanese detachment went
to the Imperial palace to afford whatever
protection was necessary The enemy WIS
in strength and lighting was still pro
ceedsng when the message was sent 10
Toxic.
The main body of the japanese was then
al An Ting Map gate of the Tartar City,
with headquarters at the japanese Lesa-
ton.
Reports cf the presence of the Empress
Dowacer are still contradictory. but Gene
raj Yuns Lu. the authority OF me
Shanghai correspondent OF The Standard,
is definitely announced to be a prisoner py
the orders Of the Empress ii the Imperial
palace.
This. perhaps says the correspondent,
''is a good thing. as detention in the CAPT
tai will en- ,ble him to negotiate with the
allies commander, which he would do, as
Prince Tuar's enemy.
The Chinese Minister in London on be-
Ing asked as to the whereabouts of the
Emperor and Empress DoMases replied;
.They have gone westward to Hsian Flu,
the old capital, and l think they arc quite
safe there
Serious trouble is now threatened in the
neighborho3d OF Canton. The Amer cans
at Swato. according 10 the Daily Chroni-
cle's ShanEh hal correspondent have applied
for wars;hip in consequence Of serious
riotng, an! the Hong Kong correspondent
of the Daily Mail says that a w1rship IS
on the waf there now.
Queen Gloria has sent the following
message t. the commandant of marines
at I'ekin: Il thank Gcd that YOU Ani
those under your command nave been res
cued from your perilous position. NiEh
my people l have waited with the deepest
anxiety for good news OF your safety and
the happy termination Of your heroic end
prolonged defense. 1 grieve for the losses
and sufferings experienced by the bes:eS-
ed
A Japanese warshp has left Yokohama
for Shanghai, according 10 the Daily Mail
to land troops and to protect japanese
subjects.
The Daily Mail also announces that
Germany VIII land detachment at
Shanghai. Further Yokohama advices 70
the sumo paper declare that Germany and
Russia are objects OF distrust to the
japanese press, which urges that Japan
having borne the chief burden of ape"l-
tons must see to it that the futare of
China is not determined merely ny tie
pleasure of the Western Powers.
ct is ielt." says the correspondent,
that determined acton IN the Fart Of
Great Br tain. the Unitel States nnd
Japan will avert any danger arising from
the ambition OF Continental Europe
The seln!-otfic,al japanese organ says
that # occasion arises Japrn can SEMI 90
Geo troops on short notice. and If the Pow
ers are inclined to play a selfish game,
special measures will be necessary.