The Washington herald., 1911-11-10
THREE MORE SHIPS
ORDERED TO CHINA
Remainder of Asiatic Fleet
Leaves Manila.


in protecting the lives and property Of
the Americans
The Monterey, the Saratoga, and the
| Quiros, the remaining vessels of the
fleet. have just sailed from Manila to re-
port to Rear Admiral Murdock for duty.
Their destination is left by Secretary
Meyer to the admiral
Already nearly a score of American war
ships are in Chinese waters assisting
the vessels Of other countries in defend
ing the foreign legations and concessions
from possible aggressions from the Chi
/ neSe.
That the situation Is serious, from the
standpoint of foreigners in China, can
no longeH be doubted. Otherwise, the
navy would not have taken the last
squadron of the Asiatic fleet from the
Philippines. These vessels will arrive at
Shanghai within three or four days and
will be used where they can be most
serviceable.
While discussing the movements Of the
Asiatic fleet Secretary Meyer read re-
port showing the present location Of all
the American war ships now or the
coast of China.
The Rainbow, the Albany, and the
Nanshan are now at Shanghai under the
| immediate command of Rear Admiral
Murdock: the New Orleans. Ell Caney,
| and Barry are at Nankin, and the Erie
is at Wuhu.
The Helena has been ordered to Han
kow, the Villalobos to Yochaw, and the
Samar to Iching. The Callao is now at
Hongkong and the Wilmington at Can
ton. The cambridge and the Pompey
are at Foochow.
This distribution OF American war
ships shows that the Navy Department
is making every effort to place the ves-
sells within reach Of as many Americans
as possible IL the worst comes.
dispatch has been received at the
Navy Department, and is given out by
the Department of State, saying that an
engagement has taken place at Foochow,
and that the revolutionists have taken the
city.
Another dispatch says that the fighting
at Nankin continues, and that the New
Orleans has landed marines to offer pro-
lection to the American consul and others
who have sought shelter at the consulate.
Pekin, Nov. 9, midnight-The excite
ment over the impending fall OF the capi-
tai has apparently reached its height
and shows no abatement tonight. The
streets are crowded with people awaiting
developments. while carts carrying pas
SeHBeTS ana BOOuS Jam Ine EOdO"dgs-
The Emperor, in care OF the Dowager
Empress. is reported to have escaped from
the palace at an early hour this morning
and is now well on the road to safety.
They are said to have been placed in a
common cart and. with household goods
piled around them, passed through the
streets in the early hours of the morning
unnoticed. Government officials state
that the baby Emperor is still in the pal
ace, but this is not generally accepted as
true.
The most serious consideration is the
temper of the loyal Manchu troops. II
is greatly feared by the Chinese that the
Manchus will precipitate a conflict. The
Chinese in Pekin greatly outnumber the
Manchus, but there are in the neighbor-
hood of 5000 Manchu troops within the
city. The acting premier. Prince Ching,
made the statement to-day that the
Manchus did not intend, II besieged. to
defend Pekin. Chinese officials believe
that il a strong army appear outside the
walls the court will begin negotiations
for surrender rather than incur the risk
of great harm TO the baby Emperor.
Shanghai Nov. 9-Pekin to the north
and Nankin at the south are tonight
the only remaining strongholds of the
Manchus in the empire. and their lease
on existence gives promise Of a sudden
capital of Fo Kien province, was turned
over to the revolutionists to-day after
brief fighting. The capitulation of WI
Hu is hourly expected At all places no
harm has come TO foreigners. The Man
chus still hold Nankin. but they are
outnumbered by the revolutionists, who
are awaiting ammunition and REINFORCE
ments before renewing the attack. The
Americans, Germans, and British have
landed marines at Nankin to protect
the foreigners should the emergency |
arise.
Annoy, Nov a.-The scarcity Of pro-
visions here threatens to result in an out |
break. Most of the city's supply junk
were depleted yesterday by river pirates. |
The entire crew of one boat being mas |
sacred, and 1t will be several days before |
other boats can be put in the service.
The American cruiser Albany has ar
rived.
the magistrates Yamen and the provin- |
cial custom house.
Foo Cow. capital city of Kokien pro- |
vince, passed into the hands OF the revo- |
lutionists to-day. After taking posses |
sion, the revoIutionists destroyed the en- |
tire Manchu section OF the city. The |
foreign concessions were not disturbed.
Nankin, Nov e-The revolutionists, who |
were repulsed yesterday with a loss |
Of 100 by the Manchus, are being rapidly |
re-enforced and 1t is expected the engage
ment will be reopened tomorrow. The |
now number about 2, 900, |
while there are but 900 Manchus although |
the latter are strongly intrenched and
have considerable artillery.
All foreigners are safe. The women
and children have been taken away from
the threatened districts and the Amer
cans have found refuge in the consulate
grounds, where they are protected by
blue Jackets.
TientsIn, Nov. 9.-Although the revolu-
-ionaries posted proclamations yesterday
hat they would resume control to-day,
he threat has not been carried out. The
city is quiet
London, Nov. "A dispatch from
which Is the chief port Of
Manchuria, says an uprising is shortly
expected in Mukden.
Engineer Is Killed.
Chattanooga, Tenn. Nov. s.-Engineer
R. v. Rhodes. OF Atlanta, was killed and