The Irish standard., 1900-08-11
WILL STAYIN PEKING
Conger Says if Ministers Leave e
Will Mean Death.
Their Situation More Precnriouz-L
Hung Chang Says 1t Is Impossi-
BILE to Permit Allies to En-.
ter the Capital.

ter the Capital.
Washington, Aug. s.-The following
cablegram from Minister Conger was
received Tuesday night by the state
department.:
"rsi- Nan-Yamen. Aug ITO secre.
| tary Of State: Still bcsieged. Situation
more precarious. Chinese government in
sisting upon our leaving Picking, which
would be certain death. Rifle firing upon
| us daily by imperial troops. Have abun-
dant courage. but little ammunition or pros
| visions. Two progressive yamen ministers
| beheaded. All connected with legation Of
the United States well at the present mo-
mcnt. CONGER.''
So important were the statements
contained in the dispatch that confer
encc was held by Wire between several
of the officials here and the president
at Canton, lasting for several hours.
What the result of the conference was
the officials declined to say. That it
will stimulate the efforts of the gov
eminent to it's utmost endeavors to
press forward the advance movement
towards Picking is certain, for Mr.. Con-
gers message makes it clear that for
the ministers to leave Picking would
result in their death. Secretary Root
did not care to make any statement
when asked about the situation.
Latest from Peklng.
Shanghai, Aug. s.-The Japanese
consul here received by wire Tuesday
message to the effect that the for
eign ministers at Picking were safe
August 1, but that they expected re.
newal of the attack by the Chinese at
any moment. 1t was added that only
rs cartridges each and six days pro-
visions were left. 1t was also said
that the Japanese secretary had died
of his wounds.
| Chinese VIII Fight.
London, Aug. Sin case the troops
advance the Chinese must fight. The
suggestion hat the allies should be
allowed to enter PeEing in order to
escort the ministers to Tientsin is alb
solutcly impossible" This is the die
tum of III Hung Chang. 1t was trans
mittcd last evening to Mr.. William
Pritchard Morgan, member of parla-
ment for Mcrthyr Tydvil, by his agent
at Shanghai. The agent had carried
to Earl Lii Il message from Mr.. Nor
gan urging that the allied troops be
allowed to enter the capital, and stat
ing that Il settlement could be made
ut Ticntsin whereby Il war of the
world against China would be averted,
but even the optimistic LII failed to
hold out the slightest hope of its
feasibility, although he reiterated to
Mr.. Morgans agent his declaration
| IN 1,nI 1nff
fixing the date of their departure az
August 2. The agent makes this COM
mcnt: "'rhc consuls are without con.
tirmation."
| These messages have been sent to
Lord Salisbury, accompanied by q
statement by Mr.. Morgan, urging that
the allies should take no steps TO en-
danger the lives Of the ministers.
A message from the Belgian minis
ter, dated Picking, August 9, seems eff
fectually to dispose Of The rumors that
the ministers have either left or are
intending to leave Picking.
Germany Approves.
Berlin, Aug. s.-I'he United States
embassy in Berlin hns informed the
German foreign Office that the Amer
lean government desires, under all
conditions, that the Nangt sc-Kiang be
left open for American trade, and that
Washington will also oppose nil
schemes for the division of China, no
matter from what power they may
proceed. 1t is understood that this
attitude is fully approved by the Ger
| man government, since it comedies
with the wishes Of Germany.
| A Chinese Version
| London, Aug. s.--A special dispatch
from Shanghai, dated Tuesday, says:
| at Is reported that heavy fighting took
! place last Sunday cast of Peitsang the al
lies losing 400, of whom Go were British. Tho
Japanese artillery did splendid service in
the face of CALLING Chinese cross fire. I'M
der which they lost heavily. The Chinese
| were forced to retreat. but saved their guns.
| Their rear guard was attacked and practi.
caly dccmated."
| Tells of Intended Fight.
Washington, Aug. s.-The war de-
partment has received the following
cnblegrnm from Gen. Chntfcr:
'Chcfoo. Aug. 7. - Adiutant General,
Washington: Tlentsin I'd. conference to.
day decided battle Sunday. Chinese in
| trenched cast and west through Peitsang.
| Left of Chinese protected by Hooded
| English, American forces about 10000
strong attacked Chinese right, west Of
| river IN flank. Other forces. Russian,
| French, about 1000 strong, opposite side be-
| tween river and railroad.
| 'Chincse position apparently strong.
Army reported $4,000 between Pcbang and
| Yang Tsun or crossing Of road over Pei lilo.
| Yang Tsun objective. Our force 2,OUO and
| battery. COncmaugh arrived. Sixth cav
airy LETT cat Tientsn) for guard of city
and awaiting mounts. Ministers safe on
| 2oth OF July "CuAtFltE."
| Confirms Story of hattie.
The dispatch Of Gen. Chnifec, written
before the battle of Sunday, confirms
the dispatc hcs received at the navy de-
partmcnt Monday, and also the press
dispatches received Tuesday concern
ing the attack on the Chinese at
Pcitsang.
Placed ON Half Pay.
London, Aug. s. Lieut.. George
CORVALLIS West, who married Lady
Randolph Churchill, has been placed
temporarily on half pay in conse-
| quence of i'll health. The question as
to whether she would retain her title
has been settled by her decision to be
designated hereafter as Mrs. George
| Coruwullis West