THE CHINA WAR.
THE LEGATIONS.
Further Conflicting News. American Intervention Sought. Reported Defeat pf Chinese by British,
United Press Association.
By Electric Telegraph — Copyrights (Received July 24, 10.58.p.m.) London, July 28. All the Chinese Governors and Ambassadors of the various courts announce the same news to the effect that the Legations were sai'e on July 18th.
A Chinaman from Pekin, who arrived at Muchwang on the 19th. reports that the massacre occurred on the 12th.
The Eaiperor of Chiaa has requested American intervention. *
The Japanese Press declare that an alliance with China i& impossible, and condole with the Emperor in his unfortunate position. It promises friendly offices to China if the rebellion is strongly suppressed.
It is believed that Mr Monger's reply to Mr Hay was dated. July Ist or earlier.
Li Hung Chang had a cool reception at Shanghai, the- Consuls not visitisg him officially.
Quick-firing Krnpp guns are mounted on the Bogue forts, commanding the entrance-to Canton.
The allies have established provisional government at Tientsin.
The Russians report an encouater near Wei-hai-wei, the British defeating the Chinese and capturing 200 rifles.
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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 9824, 25 July 1900, Page 2
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