The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-06-13

Washington, d. c., June 9.-Admiral
Remey informs the navy department that
the gunboat Nashville with a force of
marines aboard left Cavite yesterday for
Taku. She is light-draft gunboat of
the same type as the Helena, and it is
presumed that she is sent in place of the
latter The Monocacy at Shanghai also
has been ordered to join Admiral Kempff
at Taku.
1t is understood at the navy depart
ment that the Nashville was dispatched
to Taku by Admiral Remey in place of
the Helena, which was originally select
ed for that purpose, but was probably un-
available. The Nashville has one ad-
vantage, however, being a knot faster
than the Helena. rating at 1880 knots,
and having sailed from Cavite yesterday,
she should be at Taku about the latter
part of next week. Admiral Rcmey's
dispatch announcing the departure of the
vessel reads as follows:
Cavite, June s, 1900.-Secretary of the
Navy, Washington: The Nashville leaves
today for Taku; thirty marines, two lieu.
tenants, according to your telegram of
June 6. The Newark has % marines from
the Oregon, and is authorized to draw upon
the ships at Shanghai for more. REMEY.
The navy department has sent instruc-
tons to the commander of the Monocacy
at Shanghai to report to Admiral Kempff
at Taku, and that vessel is already on
her way. The Castine and Yorktown
also are at Shanghai and can be drawn
upon, according to Admiral Remey's dis
patch, by Admiral Kempff if he wants
more men.
Minister Conger's daily report was even
less encouraging than usual. In his ca
blegram to Secretary Hay this morning
he said that the situation was unim-
proved; that the burning of railroad
plants continues, and that owing to
the inertness of the Chinese troops, it
will be necessary to employ foreign
troops to protect the railways. The de-
partment remains mistaken in it's atti-
lei lines, with the other powers to restore
peace in China, insists on retaining it's
independence Of action.
Viceroy Says He is Powerless.
Paris, June 9.-An official note just
issued says: Admiral Courrejoulles, az
Taku, has sent a fresh detachment of
fifty men to Tien Tsin. A cable dispatch
from Yum Nan Sen, dated Thursday
evening, says the agitation against for
eigners is such that the vicerOy has an
nounced that he is powerless to protect
them.
The French consul at Lang Chow, NJ.
Francis, has been warned of the Sltua-
ton at Pekin and has gone to Tonquia
with all the agents and missionaries.
The French consul at MOng Use has
done the same. The Chinese government
has been informed that it will be held re-
sponsible for the security of French citi
zens, but if necessary France will pro-
tect them.
Censured for Killing Boxers.
Tien Tsin, June Sit is said here that
to protect the railroad and dispense the
Boxers without violence and that he has
been severely censured for killing over
800 Of them and burning three villages.
About 1900 of his troops have returned
to Lupai and more of them are return
ing there. 1t is said that the anti-for
eign Gen. Tung Flung Slang Of Kang
Su and Gen. Sung Chin have been or
dered to dispense the Boxers if there is
any further trouble.
Action by Russia.
S.. Petersburg, June ct is declared
here that the government is firmly re-
solved, if the dangerous situation in Chi
ma continues, to take immediate ener-
getic military action to repress the anti
foreign movement.
At the same time the government has
the joint action of the powers.
New York, June "a special dispatch
to the Herald from Washington SAYS:
"A dispatch from Minister Conger, which
the authorities declined to make public,
is said to have referred to a meeting of
diplomats in Pekin, at which an agree
ment was reached to make joint de-
mand on the Empress Dowager for the
suppression Of the Boxers under pain of
action by the powers.
According to officials here Minister
Conger is making some plain statements
to the Tsung Lii Yamen, threatening
them with the enmity of the United
States and heavy claims for indemnity
should the life of an American citizen be
taken. 1t is hoped, as a result of these
representations, that the Chinese govern
ment has put guards around the Amer-
can missions: 1t is plainly impossible
Tor missionaries now to reach the coast,
lien Tsin is cut, other roads are inter-
rupted, and journey on foot or horse
back to the sea would involve greater
danger than there will be if they remain
where they are.'
"rompt Action Demanded.
Berlin, June 9.-The Cologne Gazette
says: The situation in China has be-
ccme so critical that military action must
be taken at once. The powers must come
" al WITHOUT an instant
delay and take common action. The
longer they hesitate the greater becomes
the probability that one power-that is to
say, Russia-will do the work alone.
Such possibility, however dangerous it
might be for the peace of the world.
would be always preferable to doing moth
ing, which can only end in bringing about
chaos"
England Does Nothing.
London, June 9.-The Chinese puzzle
is the most inscrutable mystery in Pan
dora's box. A crisis has arisen which
affects England more deeply than any
other power, since she has about three
fourths OF the foreign trade Of China,
yet there are SO signs that the emergency
has been foreseen or that there is any
understanding with Russia or that the
foreign office has any definite policy. A
large force of British marines has been
landed and there is vague talk about CO.
operation Of European powers, but there
is no evidence that the foreign office is
we'll served in Pekin, where Sir Claude
Macdonald is in poor health and no
match for the Russian ambassador,
whose secret allies arc tho Dow oer I'm