PUNISHMENT OF CHINESE OFFICIALS.
DECEPTION BY MANCHU
LEADERS
THE DOWAGER CONVINCED.
HONGKONG, October 1,
In following America's advice, that the Allies should punish the instigators of outrages, the hand of Li Hung Chang is conspicuous. Such action was taken with the hope of averting the blow of Germany.
Chinese accounts declare that Li Hung Chang has tardily convinced the Dowager of the deception of the Manchu leaders.
Chinese accounts also represent the Emperor as having soundly rated the princes and other courtiers for the state into which they have brought the country, while .the Dowager remained silent.
Sheng, Director of Chinese Telegraphs, has handed Mr Goodnow, Consul - General for the United States, an edict dated the 25th,blaming the Tsung-ii-Yamen's encouragement of the Boxers.
Kangyi, the Chancellor, and Innian, Master of Police in Pekin, are included in the list of those ordered to be punished.
Prince Tuan has been deprived of his salary, and ordered to be tried before the Imperial Court, Versions of the Imperial edict issued at Taiyuanfu on the 25th ult. state that the throne is not responsible for the situation, which is due to the favour shown the Boxers by Prince Tuan and his brotherTsailan, who will be. punished in a manner that will deter others.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 234, 2 October 1900, Page 5
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