The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-21

LONDON. Juno 20 s:is a. m.-The ro-
ports OF Admiral Seymour's arrival AZ
Peking and safety Of the foreign lega-
tions, originating from Chinese sources
and cabled to this city from Shanghai. are
stin unverined However. the Italian con-
sul al Shanghai has wired TO the Italian
foreign minister Marquis viscount Venos-
II that the legations are safe.
The rebellion IL spreading far and wide.
There IN an impression In diplomatic cir
cies here and on the continent that the
allies have not srappied with the situation
effectively and even 5000 foreign troops
would be powerless 20 do much 10 control
<,O00.oo0 square miles.
The latest story sent out by the shang-
hal sossips Is that Prince Tuan. president
OF the tsung u yamcn. has burned the i'm
pertai palace at Picking and murdered the
emperor and that the empress dowager
has committed suicide.
The effect OF tho bomhardment Of the
Taku forts, as described by the Shanghai
correspondents. was CORY In the extreme.
nothing less than rivers Of blood" and
''mutilated corpses piled up inside the
forts"
The Russians guarding Tfentsin, accord
ing TO another report, fired artillery and
rifles June is. at range OF fifty yards
into the dense crowds OF attacking Boxers
and killed 80
Japan, according 20 n dispatch from
Yokohama. intends to land an expedition
at Foochow.
seymour Reaches Peking.
A news agency dispatch from Shanghai.
dated June 20. says:
After an arduous march and frequent
Fighting with tho Chinese, Vice Admiral
Seymour arrived at Picking Sunday af-
tcrnoon. on hvc occasions the Chinese
attacked the column IN great force. There
f.A ha
nese but most Of tho natives were badly
armed At times they fought with adj
mirable courage and bravery. The losses
Of tho Chinese during the march are es-
timated at 500 killed. The losses OF the
foreigners were trining.
The exact state OF affairs inside Picking.
II r. impossible to describe, In view OF the
many conflicting reports. nothing having
been received from the legations.
Surprise is Expressed at the fact that
large force OF Indian troops has not been
ordered here.
News Considered Che~rtng.
The news from Shanghai today is TO-
gafded In official circles as distinctly
cheering. After grim reports current early
yesterday morning the dispatch OF the
Associated fress announcing the arrival
at Peklng OF the relief expedition com
manded by Admiral Seymour and tho
confirmed by dispatch from ehanghai
published in the second edition OF the
London Times announcing on the author
ity OF tho Taot sizing, that Seymours
force arrived et the Chinese capital tune
~. presages, Il IA hoped. u general bright
enins nj the situation. No de ais have
yet been received OF the casualties or OF
the condition Of affairs at reking.
Well Informed people express The opin-
Ion tina, thu summoninG u ~ Hung
ChAns 20 the capital toreshhdows the
early submission OF tho aowager empress
10 the dictates OF the powers,
The nritlah admiralty has received a
cshlesram from Admiral Bruce dated
Tasc.i, June n, vita Chcfca June d, After
a mere mention ot the capture Of the forts
at Taku Admiral bruce Hays
The Chinese admiral was present with
the allied neet. his has rSjng from \
cruiser. AZ q meeting june "a he agreed
10 anchor With ~. fleet putting out his
nrcs
NO news from the commander in chief
ana the advance guard Heavy ere was
heard at Tentsin the nGht Of IHnc H."
In conclusion Admiral Hrucs says
THREE thousand Russian troops. com
mAuaod hy a maIar kener2l are here My
communication Win tha aiNsi AuthoYi-
ties Ara most Harmonious"