WAR IN CHINA

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 179, 9 July 1900, Page 2

WAR IN CHINA

—_— __ [By Electric Telegraph-Copyright ] [PEn PBBSH ASSOCIATION.J THE REPORTED MASSACRE AT PEKING. NO OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION. A WARNING TO CHINESE. | (Received 7, 5.15 p.m.) „ London, July 5. In the House of Commons, Mr. St. John Brodrick stated that the Government had received n> conlinna ion of the massacre of the British Legation at Peking. The Admirals are hourly expecting Japan to reply to the British communications relating to sending reinforcements to China. Great Britain has requested the Chinese Minister in London to inform the Peking authorities that they will be held personally guilty if tbe Legations or foreigners are injured. The Viceroys have been similarly informed. The Viceroy of Nankin has issued an anti-Boxer proclamation. CHINESE CASUALTIES AT TIENTSIN. A RUSSIAN OBJECTION. Received 7, 6.30 p.m. London, July 5. The Chinese casualties at Tientsin totalled 800.

Berlin and Vienna reports state that Russia refuses Great Britain's proposal to give Japan a mandate to restore order in China. Mr. Hay, American Secretary of State, informed the Powers that America's policy in China would be to protect Americans, assist a legal Chinese Government, restore order, and 1 then withdraw. RECRUITING THE BOXERS. Received 7, 9.30 p.m. London, July 5. Many Chinese noblemen are recruiting the Boxers in the provinces. GERMAN VOLUNTEERB. A CHINESE SECRET SOCIETY ; TROUBLESOME. SAFETY OF A FRENCH PARTY. (Received 8, 4 40 p.m.) Hong Kosa, July 7. The Government of Hong Kong have declined tbe services of German volunteers, but are willing to employ them as constables.

The T. i id, a Chinese secret society, is threatening to become troublesome. The Emperor of Germany has notified cho Viceroys that lie will pay a thoustnd t wis for every foreigner rescued from Peking. M. Fran Onis,tho French Consul, and p irty, who were recently eeizad by the Oliiaese, have reached Liokai safely. FALL IN CHINESE SEOURiriES. HORRIBLE BUTCHERIES SAID TO HAVE TAKEN PLACE. Received 8, 7 pm, London, July 6. A heavy f.ill ln<s taken pinee in Chinese teuuritics niece the ne-vs of th«1 massacre of the British Legation war elrulated, simultaneously wi'h new* | f<otn Tientsin, Cht foo, ar.d Shanghai | Nothing reliible, however, Ins yet been received. 1 Shanghai circuktos a hor. ib!o roport of butcheries, based chiefly un mysterious hints of <JkiLO.-o officii-R Berlin, July 6. A semi-official Berlin e'mmuniqu" implies that Germany r;:fiH-d Givnt Britain's request to press Jlu-ia tr 1 consent to a Japmese mandate, fearinf: that it would destroy the good rela< ioas 1 with llusaia. 1 THE POWERS' COMBINED ACTION. A BIG ARMY TO BE SENT. (Received 8 9.7 p.m.) London, July 8. It is reported from Berlin that; Russia and Japan will send 100,000" i troops each to China; Great Britain, ■ Germany, and France 20,000 each. ' JAPAN TO BE ALLOWED TO RELIEVE FOREIGNERS. SHE INCREASES HER FORCES. (Received 8, 9.30 p.m.) Tokio, July 6. In response to Japan's enquiry, Uusjia has left Jupin full liberty to relieve foreigners in Peking', especially siaoe J a pan is willing to act in agreement with the Powers. Japan increases her contingent at Taku to 22,000. "DOWN WITH FOREIGNERS!" THE EMPEROR REPORTED DEAD. THE DOWAGER INSANE. BUTCHERY OF CHRISTIANS. (Received 8, 9.30 p.m.) London, July 6. The Daily Mail states that owing to Yung-hi and the Domigw-Empresi evincing a disposition to suppress the Boxers, Prince Tuan and tin K ing-yi Council are shouting " Down with foreigners!" The palace oilkiils and the populace immediately attacked the Europeans, Prince Tuan administered opium to the Emperor and the Djwagar, the former dying. The latter is reported insane. According to a Chinese' message received at Shanghai, the Boxers butchered 5000 native Christians at Peking, chiefly Catholics. A CHINESE FORT DESTROYED, i ADMIRAL SEYMOUR'S WOUND. < THE ALLIES DESTROY ARMS AND AMMUNITION. (Received 8, 9.80 p.m.) Hong Konq, July 7. Keys, commander of the torprdoiles'.royer Fame, captured and destroy, d a Chinese fort 12 miles from T.ike, thus clearing the river as far as Tientsin. t Admiral Seymour's wound is slight. [ The Allies destroyed two miliior e' ! worth of arms and ammunition in the : Tientsin arsenals, <

TWO LXOATIONB SAFE. CHINESE "DISHEARTENED. THE ALLIES' SUPPLIES Itaceived 9, 1.80 a.K. Ml Honq Koko, July 8, A runner who left Peking on the 3rd informed the liritixh Consul at Shanghai that two of the Legations were not captured. The Chinese troop* and tbe Boxers are gwatiy dUheartened, 2000 of them being killed, including many leadens. The Boxeis declare that foreigners have broken the mystic power* and ari afr iid to approach tbe Legations. The liuewian Minister at Peking, on the 24th of June, sent a that food and ammunition wen almm* exhausted. MORE BRITISH AND FRENCH TROOP*' Received 9,1.40 a.n. Lohdoh, July 8, The 16th Bengal Lancers ban tan ordered to China. France sent 4000 troops to Ohiu, A similar number embarks by the SOtk General Dodds oommands. THE TROOPS IN TIENTSIN, WHAT WILL BE REQUIRED TO MABQR TO FEKINQ. Received 9,1.40 a.m. Hong Koko, July 8. Mr. Justice son, an esciped from Peking. There are 12,000 international troops within Tientsin. It is estimated that 50,000 mil bt required for tbe march to Peking. Italy is preparing to send 7000 fa) China. America's total force is 6500. When Baron de Ketteler was killed at Peking, the British guard who attempted to protect him killed several Chinese soldiers. ACCEPTANCE OF COLONIAL TBOOMj (Received 7, 9.52 a.m.) ' Mklbouhkk, July 7. Mr. Chamberlain has accepted the off. rof a Naval Brigade. The imperial authorities will provide a transport, but the Brigade must find its own ammunition for the guns. Adelaide, July 7. Tbe offer of the gunboat Protector, manned by colonials, has been accepted. She will be ready to sail for China in eight days. OFFERS FROM THE COLONIES. Received 9,1.40 a.m. Sydney, July 8. In reply to an off:r of a naval contingent for China, Mr, Chamberlain has cabled that all ships are full, but if the men are prepared to serve as ft , naval brignde on an expedition for the pwtsctiou of life anl property they I could render invaluable servioe.