The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-12

1--WE have wasted many days in po-
hteness and it is time We did some
thing"
There is no disagreement among the
commanders, but in the absence OF
definite head, several of them are dls-
posed to follow their own methods and
they simply abstain from operations.
The foreign population is greatly arous-
ed concerning this apparent apathy.
While the city is being bombarded they
are likely to suffer heavily; ana they
can not understand the apparent neg
ligence of the governments to furnish
relief and why reinforcements are not
coming on faster. The Americans are
particularly dissatisfied because though
they have one of the smallest repreSen-
tations, their interests are second to
none One experienced officer said: 1T
is impossible to realize at home that
there has been more real war here than
in Cuba or the Philippines.
The Germans have occupied and rails
ed their flag over the imperial universe
ty of Tien Tsin. The officers of the uni
versity are Americans. The viceroy
decided the property to them. Consul
Ragsdale has protested against the ac-
tion of the Germans.
LOOKS GLOOMIER.
London, July 1.-THE character of to-
days news only tends to confirm the
pessimism in London concerning the
fate of the international colony at Pc
kin. Observers see in the edict from Pc
kin and other information emanating
from GnlQeSe OIucld1 sources only al
tenpts to gain time and desperate
anxiety on the part OF some one to
make an apology for the outrages COM
mitted at the capital. The latest news
from Tien Tsin considerably intensifies
the general alarm. The lack of cohesion
among the allies and the consequent
failure to make headway renders the
situation there critical.
TO COMMAND IN CHINA.
Berlin, July 12.-Major General Won
r 4t,<r f7o7-( (1f 17a
eighth army division, has been appoint
ed to command the German forces in
China, with the rank of lieutenant gen.
eral.
CHINESE EXTEND THEIR LINES.
London, July 1856 p. m.-The Brit
ish admiralty has received the follow
ing dispatch from Vice Admiral Sey-
mour:
seTien Tsin, Saturday, July 1.-THE
Chinese continue fighting, often shelling
the settlements. They are extending
their lines along the Lu Tai An canaA
to the northeast and appearing IN
greater force Yesterday we lombard
ed the city and immediate suburbs
which stopped the Chinese gun fire for
some time. The French settlement and
station are most subject to ATTACK TO
day there was another bombardment-
''Am steadily getting up more guns
Ten thousand troops are now here.
More are required, but both the Russian
and Japanese are expected.
THE MAINE SAILS FOR CHINA
London, July 1.-THE American hos
pital ship Maine, which has been placed
ment by the ladies executive committee,
sailed today from Southampton for
A STRAY TELEGRAM.
Washington, July IA belated ca
bIegram was received at the navy de-
partment this morning via Siberia. IL
bore no signature Secretary Long
believes that it car from Rear Ad-
r. fo-4c- lnt ont
cablegram appear to have already been
described in a little different form IN
previous advices from Shanghai. The
text of the message is as follows:
Nagasaki-Secretary Navy, Wash
fngton:@Taku China. July Runner
Pekin reports German troops burned
Tsung Ii Yamen- Chinese moved many
field guns on wall commanding lega-
tions Chinese subjects advised leave
Legations. Runner heard heavy firing
e'N'-' |'-'e- NO SIGNATURE"
SUPPLIES FOR U. s. ARMY IN
CHINA
Washington, July 12-The plans Of the
war department for feeding the army in
China are being gradually formulated.
1t has been decided that all troops deS-
tined for Nagasah probably for service
in China shall carry so days rations
which will be landed with them.
Transportation for this amount of
stores will be furnished as soon as that
contingent will be able to make
prompt move forward, should 1t become
necessary to act independently.
great deal of impatience is express
ed in the department at the slow move
ment of the allies and personal friends Of
Gen. Chaffee feel confident that IL he is
given a free hand from Washington, he
will inaugurate a decided movement i'm
mediately on his arrival In the event
that this has not been anticipated by
Col. Liscum, although the latter is hand
icapped by a very meagre force.
Manila will be utilized as base for
all supplies and the commissary de-
partment has enough material there ito
meet any immediate demands from the
Chinese contingent. A transport will
be put in service for a regular weekly
run with supplies between Manila and
Taku, seven days distant which will
form the base on Chinese soil.
PRINCE TUAN REPORTED TO BE
CRAZY.
Che Foo, Monday, July st is re-
ported on good authority that Prince
Tuan has become insane.
In consequence of the movements of
the rebels toward Tsin Tau the Ger
mans have withdrawn some of their
troops from Taku to protect Tsin Tau.
Chang have arrived here.
A PRICE ON THEIR HEADS.
Hong Kong. July 12-Quiet continues
along the West river. Missionaries are
arriving at Flu Chow from all parts.
When some of the missionaries left Te-
King, the Chinese were openly discuss
ing placing a price on the heads of the
Christians.
CAUGHT BY DRAWHEADS.