The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-09

Gals. which would surely prove effective.
suppress the Boxers and restore order.
Il told them that the most alarming tel
egrams were being sent to the newspapers
Of Europe and America OF the existing
state of anarchy here. and that the people
of the world would he forced to believe
that the Government OF China was either
abetting these murd.rous brisands or tina.
Il too weak to suppress or control
them. and its good name and credit must
suffer irretrieyably in consequence
After reading me the decree. which was
much like those heretofore published. they
asked Y l would not wire my Government
that they could and were suppressing the
Boxers.
Il replied tina; at present i would not;
that | had been for six months telegraph
ing the issuance of Ineffective DEGREES. but
IL they would show me the fact by actual
and immediate repression. which they could
IL they would In three days. | would gladly
and quickly wire i; TO my Government.
They assured that sufficient troops
had been sent to the disturbed districts 20
restore order and afford protection.
American Ministers Threat.
Il again told them that restored order
would be the only possible proof. also
said that unless the situation was relieved
and the threatening danger from mobs
averted. should be compelled TO ask for
sure the safety Of the legation.
They said:
- oh. don't do that. II is unnecessary.
And again promising energetic action the
interview closed
Unless some energetic action is taken the
situation Will become rrauSht with great
danger to all foreigners. not from any in
tclligent organized attacks. but from
ignorant and irtismed mob violence. /, how
ever. believe. as 1 said in my telegram. that
the Government ia aroused. itself alarmed
at the situation, and will take more ener-
Eettc action. but no one can be certain or
this until il IL done.
Since the l. s :. Wheeling had left al
ready for Taku, | deemed IL prudent TO ask
the Admiral for the presence OF another
war vessel. and. responding TO the request.
Admiral kempn with the Newark sailed
hither from Yokohama on the 18th inst. and
should arrive soon.
Il have the honor TO be. sir. your obedient
servant.
,SignrdD "E. II. CONGER"
The Enclosures referred TO by Mr.. Conger
follow, beginning with the cablegram OF the
same date his letter:
Telegram sent Ccipher). Pekin. May y,
is00.-Secre;ary of State. Washington: Box
ers greatly increased In this Province and In
and around Pekin. Village forty miles
Pekin burned Sixty native Catholics killed.
No foreigners attacked. Chinese Govern
ment aroused and promises lrmeuiste sup
preston. Diplomatic corps demanded inn
mediate effective measures. Newark en-
route Taku. / hope and believe the worst
has passed.
tsisned, "CoNGER."
Diplomatic Corps's Note.
Enclosure No. -
The diplomatic body 10 the Tsung l.
Yamen. Pekin. May q. iSo-The Prince
and Ministers: I have the hopor 10 COM
-
resolution prepared Yesterday by the repre-
sentatives of the foreign Powers accredited
TO Pekin.
The diplomatic body. relying upon i'm
periaI DEGREES already published which have
ordered the dissolution of the Boxers. de-
mand:
y. The arrest Of all persons practicing
the drills Of that association. provoking
dlstur Dances upon public highways. posting,
printing or distributing piacards which may
contain threats against foreigners.
- The arrest of owners guardians of
temples or other places where the Boxers
assemble. and the treatment of those &C
completes and criminal sbettors as Boxers
themselves.
-. The chastisement Of the public Of
ficials who may render themselves culpabie
by neglecttng to suppress any disorder
which they are charged, or who may con-
nive with the rioters.
~ The execution o: the authors Of out
RACES murders, incendarism. etc, agains,
persons property.
- The execution of persons who sup
porting and directing the Boxers in the
present disturbances.
20 The publication in Pekin. in Chilli
and the other Provinces of prominence
bringing these measures TO the knowledge
of the people.
Il am besides, charged by the Diplomatic
Corps 10 inform II and f that it OK
poets a satisfactory reply to this demand
without unnecessary delay. 1 improve the
occasion 10 reitera;e to II ard +. the
assurance Of my highest consideration.
tSsnedb 'B COLGAN.
Dean OF the Diplomatic Corps"
4 Bishops Letter.
Enclosure No. -
Bishop Favier to Mr.. Pechon. French
Minister Translation: Apostolic Nica-ate Of
Pekin and North China Pekin. May 10. 1903.
MIR. Minister: From day TO day the situ.,-
ton becomes more serious and threatening.
In the prefectur- OF Pa1-Ting Flu more than
seventy Christians have been massacrsi.
Near Echao-Icheou, only three days ago,
three neophytes have been cut In pieces.
Many villages have been piilaged and
burned; a great many Others have BEEN COM
pleteiy abandoned.
More than 1850 Christians are fleeing.
without bread. without clothing. without
shelter. AT Prkjn alone. about 40 refugees
-men women and children-are already Nv
ing al outhouses 81 :he sisters: before eishr
days will probably have many thou
sands
We will have TO dismiss the schools and
the colleges, also use all the hospitals 70
make room for these unfortunate people.
Upon the east Of us pillsge and ;ncen-
diarism imminent. We are hourly re-
ceiving the most alarming news. Pekin il
surrounded on all sides the Boxers are
daily coming to the capital. delayed only by
the destruction which they ere making Of
Christians.
Believe me. l pray You Mr.. Ministe-.