The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-07-19
GOOD NEWS FROM PEKING.
Omcially Announced That Legations
Were Safe July 4-Guards XIII
Many Boxers

London, July 9.-The foreign con-
suls at Shanghai met on July Z and of
ficially announced that the legations
at Picking were safe on July A. The
foregoing statement, read with Con-
sui Warren's dispa.ch to the foreign
office o. Saturday, makes it possible
to believe that the legations will hold
out for a number of days vets Hav-
ing fought to a standstill the first
outbursts Of fanatical fury, it is be-
lieved that something may intervene
to ave them. The news, after the
sinister rumors of the last ten days,
is enough upon which to build up
hopes.
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Daily Mail, ~telegraphing Tuesday,
says: A message has arrived here from
Emperor Kwan Hsu, dated July 2, by
couriers from Picking to the viceroy of
Nankin, who forwarded it here. 1t is
addressed to the Russian, English and
japanese governments. It deplores the
recent occurrences and solemnly af-
firms that the foreign governments are
mistaken in supposing that the Chinese
government is protecting the Boxers
against the Christians. The emperor
further implores their aid in suppress
ing the rebellion and unfolding the
existing government.
In d separate dispatch to the Japan
csc government Kwan Hsu expresses
deep regret for the murder OF Legation
Chancellor Sugiyama.
Those 1icnofohac oro 4o1,oo ~ s-Js
cate that the emperor is in s~eclusion,
and is ignorant of the seriousness of
recent events.
Berlin, July 12.-The German consul
at Tientsin cables that the foreign set
Elements were continually %bombarded
by the Chinese from July S to July 8.
On July 6, 1000 Boxers attacked the
French settlement and were routed by
the Russians. The British and Japan
csc forces, July 7, bombarded the Chi
nese batteries. Toward evening Chi
nese shells penetrated the roof of the
German consulate and caused an out
break of fire, which was extinguisned
after slight damage had been done.
London, July 12.-The Express pub
fishes a dispatch from Tientsin, dated
Friday last, via Chefoo, saying:
Gen. Ma has defeated the allied troops
and reoccupied the Chinese eastern arsen-
al, after inficting great loss upon its de-
tenders. The engagement lasted six hours,
and was fought with great determination
by both sides. The Chinese were able
eventually to utilize the effective guns Of
the fort abutting on the city walls near
the Tao-Tais yamen. the allied troops
suffering severely from lack of heavy
guns and cavalry. The Japanese COM
mander sent an urgent appeal to hurry
reenforcements. as the allies were in inn
minent danger of a general defeat.
Washington, July 12.-The follow
ing cablegram has been received at the
navy department from Admiral Remey:
"Chefoo, July 10.-Secretary Navy: Ar
rived yesterday. Two battalions Ninth
infantry and one battalion marines, Col.
Meade, landed to-day to proceed to ITEM
tsin. Allied forces at Tientsin engaged in
maintaining their defenses. Ordered
Solace here to take sick and wounded
to Yokohama hospital. Oregon proceed
soon to dock at Kure, towed by chartered
steamer and conveyed by Nashville. Just
learned from Admiral Seymour at ITEM
tsin foreigners there are hard pressed.
"REMEY."