AFFAIRS IN CHINA.
THE "BOXERS" AGAIN
Received September 19.. 10.15 p.m.
PEKIN, September 19
The Boxers attacked Cheng-tu. and a conflict raged in the streets, the Government troops proving victorious. Order has been restored.
Fourteen Boxer leaders were executed. A new Viceroy and military officials are proceeding to Cheng-tu.
The French and Americali Ministers urged the throne to act promptly in suppress}ing the rising. This led to the issuing of a peremptory Imperial edict ordering the crushing of the rebellion.
Received September 19, 10.25 p.m.
HONG KONG, September 19.
The Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution urging the v establishment of a. reliable Atlantic mail service in connection with the Canadian Pacific railway, and between China, Japan, and Canada, enabling tl£e journey from Hong Kong to London to be performed in 26 days.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXXVII, Issue 11743, 20 September 1902, Page 5
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