The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-13

very effective. The minister noted that
the Boxer movement had degenerated
into rioting and looting, all discipline
having been lost, and so it was reas-
enable to expect that the strongest and
best and most influential of the Chi
nese mandarins would find it necessary
10 combine TO crush them, from an in
stinct of MISREPRESENTATION, and re-
CARELESS of their foreign, or anti-for-
eign sentiments.
RUSSIA FOR JAPAN TO ACT.
st. Petersburg, July 9.-Authorita-
tive information just obtained confirms
the report that Russia has consented
n is even deSirous that Japan should
cooperate in the pacification Of China.
Russia places no limit in the number
OF japanese troops to he employed,
and only s%tipulates that this agreement
Is not to constitute a mandate where
by Japan will obtain a privileged po-
sition. Japan, it Is added must coop
crate in the work of paciication on the
same conditions as the other powers.
London, July 9.-Admiral Bruce has
sent a telegram to the admiralty de-
partment from Taku under date of
July 9TH to the effect hat there are
grounds for hoping that Prince Ching,
with his army is at Pekin protecting
the legations against Prince Tuan's
army and the Boxers
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Washington, July 9.-Owing to the
uncertainty as to the whereabouts of
the transport Logan with the Ninth
infantry aboard, Secretary Long today,
at the suggestion of Secretary Root,
sent a cable message TO Admira
Kempff at Taku asking for definite in
formation on the subject. The Logan
left on the 9th ultimo and was count
ed upon to make the run to Taku in
seven days. In case expectations were
realized she arrived at the Chinese
port July 4th.
Little doubt is entertained that these
troops already ave arrived at Taku
and it is ever believed they have gone
up the river in small boats to Tien
Tsin where they were urgently needed.
London, July 10.-The Daily Mails
correspondent at Che Foo announces
under date of July 7th, that the Ninth
United States infantry has arrived at
Taku.
Paris, July 9.-The government has
announced that it will need a new
credit of Il, 800, 900 francs for China in
addition to the 4,500, 900 francs already
voted.
GERMAN FLEET SAILS FOR CHINA
Kiel,July 9-The German Cast Asiatic
squadron sailed this morning for China.
Emperor William and Prince Henry
of Prussia witnessed the departure of
the WarShips.
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 1 send abroad. Remem-
Der you will have to fight a cunning
foe, provided with modern weapons,
to n the German blood which has
flowed. But, spare the women and
children. l shall not rest till China is
Subdued and all the bloody deeds are
avenged. You will fight together with
the troops of various nationalities.
See that you maintain good comrade-
ship with them"
FURTHER FIGHTING EXPECT
AT ITEM TSIN.
london, July 9.-In the house Of COM
mons today the parliamentary Secre-
tary of the foreign office, Mr.. BrOder-
lex, after confirming Japan's agree
ment to increase its force in China to
10000 men without delay and the gal
liant defense of the legations up TO
July 1st added:
There are grounds for hoping that
Prince Ching, the late head of the
Tsung Lii Yamen, is exercising his In
fuence to protect the legations against
Prince Tuan and the Boxers.
Reports from Tsin TSin show furth-
er fighting may be expected there, but
no doubt is expressed that the allied
forces Will be able 20 maintain lneli
position. japanese reinforcements are
due at Taku Immediately and indian
troops will begin to arrive by the END
of the week.
Matters are quiet in the Yang Use
valley, but additional ships are going
there, so that we may be prepared to
AXE the necessary urs to maintain
order"
REWARDS FOR SAFETY OF AMER
LOANS
Washington, July NJ WI
has cabled TO Sheng, the director gen
eral of imperial posts at Shanghai ard
to the viceroy at Wanting, a request
thai they take steps to have 1t made
known in Pekin n vicinity thai
heavy rewards will be paid by the
American people for h salvation o1
people in the legations. The minister
did not make this representation upor
the authorization of the United States
government, but upon many Statements
that had been made to him by proml'
nent American citizens. He was ap'
preached yesterday by some ladies'
friends and relatives of some of the
people who were with Minister Congo
when the outbreak occurred, besaeca'
ing him to offer rewards which the!
would pay to nyo who would nell
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