The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-09
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entire country could be brought under
subjugation.
son as they are possessed by strong
superstition.
VERY many of the boxers. probably
by far the greater number, have never
in their lives seen a European face and
believe implicitly the horrible things
told about foreigners.
1.-The Cinnamon are well armed and
they are well supplied with weapons of
the latest pattern, many of them man
ufactured in our own great arsenals.
''Shan Tung province is notable for
its men of fine physique and stature
This province could probably place in
the field nearly 10000, 900 men closely ap-
preaching six feet in height. Whatever
China may have been in the past she is
no Insignificant enemy to cope with to-
day. Her strength is formidable, and
if it is expended upon invaders the re-
suit will be terrible slaughter.
IF the members of the legations have
been murdered you can not bring them
back to life by killing in turn A peace
full adjustment of the differences might
be had and compensation secured. such
a policy would save many lives and
enormous expenditures on the part of
injured nations"
London, July 9.=About 500 men were
wounded in the fighting at Tien Tsin-
Diplomatic circles in London are dis
cussing the best means of repaying
Japan FORTS disproportionate assistance
in quelling the rebellion in China. They
seem in favor of settling the Korean
question in accordance with Japan's
well known desires. 1t is believed the
assent of the powers to an arrange
ment whereby Japan can place an army
OF occupation in Korea, like Great Brit
ain in Egypt, will be acceptable to ia
pan as compensation.
WU'S GOOD WORK
Washington, July 9.-Though fearful
of giving false Encouragement, the state
rkara ffr-f.,
today that there is reason for hope now
respecting the welfare of the lega-
tioneers at Pekin. Minister Wu's cable
gram from Sheng, taken in connection
with the report of Admiral Bruce from
Tien TSin has done much to encourage
this hopeful feeling. Mr.. WI brought
his telegram to the state department
IN person and pointed out to Secretary
Hay what he regarded as significant
and gratifying features of his dispatch.
Such, for instance, was Sheng's descrip-
ton of the Chinese who are attacking
the legations as ''rebell1ous troops and
rioters" and the positive statement
that the Chinese government is Oppos-
ing them. There is reason to believe
that much of the credit for the awaken
ing of the Chinese government to the
sense of its responsibility for the safety
Of the foreign ministers, is due to Min
lister Wu'S personal efforts. At least
three weeks ago, when it was realized
that the ministers were in peril, Mr.. WI
set about their protection as far as lay
eminent at Pekin himself directly by
telegraph, he was in constant communal
cation by cable not only with Sheng at
Shanghai, but with the great viceroys
of the southern provinces, including Ii
Hung Chang.
He cabled to these officials the most
earnest appeals for the exercise of their
good offices with the Pekin government
to secure the safety of the legations.
He pointed out the inevita BILE disaster
to China that would follow the destruc-
.4er1
the yicerOys to avail themselves of any
means in their power to insure the pres
entatiOn at Pekin of his representations.
He believes that these representations
have reached the imperial government
and that they have at least contributed
to the decision of that government to
render what protection it can to the
foreign ministers.
Mr. WI says that Prince Ching who
according to Admiral Bruce, is attack
ing the boxers is not only the head of
the Tsung Lii Yamen, but is also COM
mandant of one of the Pekin garrisons-
There are several garrisons in Pel<in,
each composed of a separate national
ity, and Ching commands the Manchu
force. At last adviceS this force COM
priSed about 10000 soldiers. They had
been drilled in foreign tactics at the
military school of the north by instruc-
tors who had themselves been taught
the art of war by German army off,
GERS, and would undoubtedly prove very
effective. The minister noted that the
rioting and looting; all principle had
been lost and so it was reasonable to
expect that the strongest and best and
most influential of the Chinese man.
darins would find it necessary to COM
bine to crush them, from an instinct of
self preservation, and regardless of
their foreign or anti-fOreign sentiments.
A cablegram has been received by
the navy department from Admiral
Kempff dated Taku.
This cablegram relates to the number
of troops and the character of force
that should be supplied to participate
in the campaign against Pekin. The
foreign admiralS at Taku have been
consulting on this point. Admiral
Kempm was addressed directly by the
navy department at the instance of the
president with an inquiry as to what
force was needed in his judgment. His
cablegram was discussed today by Sec
cided to withhold it from publication
to prevent the information being sifted
back to the rebellious Chinese.
The state department, though at dis
lance from the scene, is satisfied that
the foreign admirals at Talxu, are over
estimating the strength of the Chinese
opposition, and consequently of the
force required by them. While impossi-
bic to learn all of the facts upon which
the department bases this opinion it
Is patent that it has a substantial basis
and it is bringing a pressure to bear to
cause a forward movement that will
unquestionably manifest itself in re-
suits at Taku and Tien Tsin
John Barrett, eX-United States minis
ter to Siam, who is thoroughly familiar
with Oriental affairs, spent an hour in
conference with Secretary Hay at the
state department today discussing the
Chinese situation.
CAN'T HEAR FROM THE NINTH.
Washington, July 9.-Owing to the
uncertainty as to the whereabouts of
the transport Logan with the Ninth in
fantry on board, Secretary Long today
sent cable message to Admiral
Kempn at Taku asking for definite in
formation on the subject. The Logan
left Manila on the 9th ult and was
counted upon to make the run to Taku
in seven days. In case expectations
were realized she arrived at the Chi