CANTON.
Chinese Camp. Li Hung Chang Leaves For Chi-li. Formidable Force Near Shanghai. Defence of Pekin. (Received July 19, 4 p.m.) London, July 19.
Li Hnng Chang, in an interview with Sir H. A. Blake, Governor of Hong Kong, stated that the Chinese are preparing a camp behind the Bogue forts, commanding the entrance to Canton. Li Hung Chang has been appointed Viceroy of the province of Chi-li. He has left Canton. Prior to his departure he declared himself responsible for any disturbances which might occur during his absence. He carries away with him the viceregal seal, lest Tungchinghin, the new Viceroy, whom Linyee, leader of the Black Flags, intimidates, should issue a proclamation. Linyee has been sent overland with troops to Pekin. A force of a hundred thousand Chinese, armed with Mausers and improved modern artillery, are within thirty miles of Shanghai. They threaten to seize Shanghai if the Woosung forts, commanding the entrance to the river, are attacked.
The Chinese in the provinces of Chi-li, Shan tung, and Shansee are apparently massing with a view to defending Pekin from attack.
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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 9820, 20 July 1900, Page 2
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182CANTON. Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 9820, 20 July 1900, Page 2
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