IMPERIAL EDICT BLAMES PRINCE TUAN.
„ COUNT WALDERSEE GETTING
TO WORK.
RUSSIAN LEGATION TO BE REMOVED FROM PEKING. United Press Association — By. Electric Telegraph . — Copyright. Received October 1, 10.25 p m. lloxo-Koxu, October 1. — Other versions of the Imperial edict issued at Taiyuanf v, on September 25th, state that the throne was not responsible for the situation, which was due to favour shown .to the Boxers by Prince Tuan and his brother Tsailan, who are. to_^be 'punished in a manner to deter others. Several Princes are also degraded and dismissed. The Admirals have decided that several nationalities shall co-operate in the Russian advance to Shankaikwan. Count Waldersee is preparing to occupy the Imperial palace in the forbidden city with, an imposing German force; also to occupy Paoting-fu. The French are reconnoitring thither algo, camping at Yangtsvin. Winter quarters for troops are generally being prepared at Peking. Mr Rockhill, American Commissioner, is going to Yangtse to report on the situation. KeceiTed October 2, 12.40 a.m. Londox, October 1. — It is announced from St. Petersburg that M. De Giers and the members of the Legation, with the remainder of the Russian troops at Peking, are to be removed to Tientsin. Hong-Kong, October 1. — Every ; rticle of value in the Summer palace was found packed and labelled for Russia. The Chinese soldiers and people looted the ''town of Tongshan, alleging their wages were in arrear. The Russians are arming two Russian batteries to be sent from Peking to Paoting-fu. Colonel Richardson, with th« 16th Bengal Lancers, has arrived at Peking. The 3rd Bombay Cavalry ia distributed along the line 3of communication. Received October 2, 1.12' a.m. London, October 1. — The Daily Express states that Li Hung Chang recommends the Allies to release the Emperor and "Dowager from their dangerous official surroundings, bring them to Peking, and after the appointment of a Regent, appeal to the loyalty of the Chinese on behalf of the Emperor.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 11573, 2 October 1900, Page 3
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