A YEAR'S LUXURY FOR ONE SHILLING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 11798, 30 July 1900, Page 5

A YEAR'S LUXURY FOR ONE SHILLING.

Shavers should bear in mind that, for twelve pence a Pkaus' Shaving Stick cm J, P bought which will, last twelves months, aml rivn a softer mid better lather than any otliorVjap.

LONDON, July 28.

(Received July 29, at 4.45 p.m.)

NO QUARTER TO BE GIVEN.

BERLIN, July 28. (Received July 29, at 4.45 p.m.)

COLLECTIVE ACTION IMPERATIVE.

BERLIN, July 28. (Received July 29, at 5 p.m.)

FRENCH VOLUNTEERS. - PARIS, July 27. (Received July 28, at 10.10 a.m.)

The number of French officers and men volunteering for service in China is far beyond the actual requirements.

THE NEW SOUTH WALES CON-

TINGENT. SYDNEY, July 29.

(Received July 29, at '5 p.m.) The third contingent refuses to participate in the China expedition unless sent as infantry under their own officers.

DEMAND FOR PRODUCE. MELBOURNE, July 28. (Received July 28, at*9.ls a.m.)

There is a large demand for hay, oats and other produce for China. . Seven or eight vessels are likely to sail. for there shortly.

THE FIGHTING AT TIENTSIN.

THE CHINESE NEARLY SUC-

CESSFUL.

TIMELY ARRIVAL OF A RELIEF

COLUMN.

RELIEF OF ADMIRAL SEYMOUR'S FORCE.

PORT DARWIN, July 29. (Received July 30, at 1.10 a.m.) Refugees from Tientsin, who arrived at .Shanghai prior to the attack on Tientsin, report that great fires raged in the native quarters of the city. On June 16 hordes of Boxers attempted to rush the European defences, but were repulsed with great gallantry by the American Marines. The same night the Chinese troops joined the rebels, and kept up a fire till daylight, •when a.pitched battle ensued,, all the Allies taking part, 'After six hours' fighting the issue was left in doubt. Colonel Assimoff held a consultation with Captain Bailey, the British commandant, who. had placed hunself •"■under Colonel Assimoff's. command. They decided oil a bayonet charge, though the enemy were in overwhelming numbers. .This charge saved every foreigner in Tientsin, though only effected at great cost to

the troops. Subsequently a conference of consuls and military and naval authorities was held with reference to the advisability of seizing 12' large guns, which threatened the settlement. The British Consul objected, as • the Powers . were not fighting the Chinese Empire, who owned the weapons. The American Consul urged the capture of the guns, but the British.Con-

snl's ■ opinion prevailed.

A few hours later

these same guns poured a heavy shell fire into the city. The Allied troops thereupon captured them, inflicting heavy. slaughter Oil the Chinese. On the 19th the Allies barricaded .the streets and erected entanglements across the approaches to ■ the settlement, the Chinese meanwhile continuing a heavy fire

Prom other guns, which were brought into losition. Scarcely a building in the EuroJean quarter escaped damage. Three mm-

dred women and children took refuge in the Gordon Hall, whore the Allies decided to

make a final stand in the event of defeat and invasion. The /women and children be-

laved with great courage.

On June 21 distant firing could be heard, which was thought to be Admiral Seymour lighting his way back. Next afternoon a rocket was seen three miles away, believed

to be from Admiral Seymour's column, requiring help, which Tientsin could not render. On the morning of the 23rd, however, the relief column of Allied troops marched into Tientsin. The column lost

heavily. They had two clays' incessant fighting. Many of their wounded were

butchered by the Chinese. The American troops were within five miles of Tientsin on the day before, ■ but fell into an ambush, and were beaten back to the main body.

On the 24th the relief column moved out to aid Admiral Seymour's column, who were found sadly decimated, and unable to move owing to the sick and wounded.

Admiral Seymour entered Tientsin next clay. He lost 61 killed and 240 wounded.

He was blocked on his advance to Pekim

by the destruction of the railway' in froni

and rear. He continuously fought until re-

ievecL

GREAT BRITAIN'S REPLY TO THE EMPEROR.

Great Britain, replying to the Emperor of China's request for mediation, stated that Britain would hold no communication with China until Sir Claude Mac Donald's safety was assured.

THE KAISER'S FAREWELL ADDRESS.

The Emperor, in his farewell speech to the German troops for China, prior to their embarkation at Bremerhaven, said:—" Your mission is to avenge the death of the ambassadors and other Europeans. When you close with the enemy remember no quarter is to be given ; no prisoners taken. Use your weapons so that for a thousand years no Chinaman will look at a German askance. Prepare the way for Christian civilisation. Good-bye, comrades."

It is- seini-officially announced that Germany and Russia consider collective action, inflicting exemplary punishment on -the Chinese, imperative.