United States rejects halt at Tungchow in Pekin crisis
Washington reports the stalemate over China relief efforts as Li Hung Chang appeals for armistice at Tungchow. The U S reply insists ministers be delivered at Pekin walls and outlines Chaffee’s authority to negotiate with allied commanders. Conger dispatches confirm ministerial peril and hopeful signs for safe passage.
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Chang
China
Pekin
Canton
White House
Liang Chang
Department of State
Moot
Chaffee
Root
Gage
Wilson
Smith
United States
Li Hung Bang
Hung Chang
Tungchow
Thenited
Amerin
Wi Ung Chang
Ofugust 14
Affee
Ina
Earl Li
Li Hung Chang
Goodnow
State Department
Conger
Demand for full compliance as Pekin siege looms
Washington reports insist the US will not halt the allied march on Pekin. Li Hung Chang’s appeal to halt at Tungchow is rejected. The administration demands free access to Minister Conger and immediate relief for all in the legation. Officials fear a massacre if rescue is delayed while hoping it's imminent.
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Tanehhow
Foreign Office
Takaira
Department of State
Secretary of War
Tungchow
Pekin
Root
Li Hung Chang
Tungehow
Admiral Remey
Chaffee
Conger
Atlee
Washington
Legation
United States
China
Armistice Seeking Dispatch in Beijing Crisis 1900
The U S State Department releases Wu Ting Fang messages and Allied moves around Tungchow and Pekin in mid August 1900. Li Hung Chang calls for an armistice and safe passage for ministers while Corbin and Adee outline terms for relief forces entry and protection. The Pekin legations face ongoing imperial attacks as forces advance.
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Department of State
Wu Ting Fang
Adee
Earl Li Hung Chang
China
Tungchow
Pekin
Fowler
Chefoo
Chaffee
Li Hung Chang
Tientsin
Corbin
Inner Tartar City
Outer Wall
Conger
Ear Li
Alvey A. Adeek
Soldiers From Fort Thomas Reach Kansas City for Westward Move
Five hundred fifty men of the Second United States infantry bound for China were rushed through Chicago to San Francisco from Fort Thomas Kentucky and arrived in Kansas City this afternoon with officers and equipment before being hurried on west.
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Kansas City
Second United States Infantry
China
San Francisco
Fort Thomas
Chicago
Japan forces take Tungecow with little resistance
The Tokyo foreign office reports that Tungecow was occupied by Japanese troops at daybreak on the 12th, the Chinese retreating toward Pekin. Large caches of arms and rice were seized during the action.
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Washington
Foreign Office
Tokio
Tungecow
Pekin
Allies tighten grip as Pekin siege unfolds at Tungchow
London dispatches report the assault on Pekin began Monday with Sir Claude MacDonald coordinating from Tungchow where allies established headquarters. Chinese officials in Shanghai admit a heavy defeat near Tungchow, with forces marching toward Pekin as Western powers seek an armistice and safe delivery of legations.
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London
Vienna
Hongkong
Pekin
Taku
Rome
Claude MacDonald
Tungchow
Shanghai
Tungehow
Daily Express
Kobe
Japan
Seymour
Creach
Lord Salisbury
Hosiwau
Waldersee visists U S embassy amid China war talks
Count von Waldersee and family meet John B. Jackson at the United States embassy in Berlin and praise American troops. He discusses allied strategy for China with plans for a joint offensive with Russian forces, while preparing to depart for Cassel for farewell events. The German press notes his outspoken style.
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Berlin
Count von Waldersee
von Waldersee
United States
John B. Jackson
McKinley
Hanover
Niedertafel
Fpeltmarshal
General Staff
Pekin
China
Kirin
Shengking
Moukden
Cassel
Francis Joseph
Tiechichin
Namon
Jakhang
Quangton
Tientein
General Gaselee Reports Heat and Station Updates
During a harsh night march allied troops suffer extreme heat with ten horses dying from sunstroke. The enemy is believed entrenched north of Changchiawan. No new legation news. Gaselee sends two earlier dispatches mirroring British advisories.
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Changchiawan
Gaselee
Allies At Pekin Move Raises China Crisis
British officials believe allied forces are now at Pekin as of Aug 12 but await a trustworthy report. Shanghai dispatches say Admiral Seymour plans to land troops there Aug 16 unless countermanded. France has 1100 troops aboard Cochar ready to land in Shanghai if needed. United States consul Goodnow and other consuls oppose British plans. Foreign office cautious, awaiting consensus among powers.
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Pekin
Tokio
Shanghai
the Times Today
Admiral Seymour
Foreign Office
Lord Salisbury
France
Cochar
Hongkong
Friant
Newe Agency
United States
John Goodnow
British
Desperate Attacks Reported on Pekin Legations
Washington releases a dispatch stating Chinese assaults on Pekin legations since June 23 with daily artillery and rifles, noting foreign property destroyed and American casualties including Marines Fanning Fisher Turner King Tutcher Kennery and Thomas. The message says only rifle fire since July 17 and hopeful signs from nearing allied forces.
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Conger
Adee
Motal
Shangyai
Tsiwan
Pekin
Inglis
Fanning
Fisher
Turner
King
Tutcher
Kennery
Thomas
Alta
Ryan
Armistice proposed between Japan and China
Kobe dispatch reports Japan proposing an armistice with China and China accepting. Terms include placing ministers under allied protection at Pekin gates or allies entering Pekin to receive them. Negotiations have begun.
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New York
Kobe
Japan
Evening Journal
China
I’ekin
Pekin
Troop Movements Sail From San Francisco for Far East Posts
The transport Warren sails at noon with the Ninth cavalry for Taku via Nagasaki. Officers and hospital personnel join regiments in Manila or China. Siam and Aztec ships carry freight and horses to Asia. Presidio hospital to expand to accommodate detachments with new tents and wards.
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Warren
Taku
Nagasaki
Manila
China
Philippines
Honolulu
Guam
Presidio
Washington Troops to Sail for China from San Francisco
Light Battery M Seventh artillery based at Washington barracks will depart Friday for San Francisco en route to China. Light Battery F Second artillery arrived from Cuba to relieve Battery M and will guard the arsenal post. At San Francisco the Washington troops join Light Battery C Seventh artillery and sail on the first available transport. Battery M equipment and horses have been shipped to San Francisco.
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Washington
Seventh Artillery
Washington Barracks
San Francisco
China
Cuba
Arsenal
Allies Capture Changchiawan in Short Battle
A Tientsin dispatch dated August 14 reports that allied forces seized Changchiawan with slight losses. Chinese casualties were 500 dead. survivors fled toward Tungchau and Pekin.
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Berlin
Tientsin
Changchiawan
Tungchau
Pekin
General Gaselee Reports Arrival in Matow
General Sir Alfred Gaselee commanding India troops to China wires government from Matow via Chefoo dated August 11 and August 15 reporting arrival this morning early after a voyage to the theater of operations.
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London
Alfred Gaselee
India
China
Matow
Chefoo
Consuls to Meet in Shanghai on Troop Landing
Shanghai Aug 16 consuls will meet today regarding the landing of British troops. The issue is not objected to by the authorities.
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Shanghai
Declaration of Independence Reaffirmed by Anti Imperialists
The Liberty Congress of the American League of Anti Imperialists in Indianapolis endorsed William J Bryan for president to oppose McKinley's imperial policies. The platform denounces imperial rule in the Philippines Porto Rico Hawaii and the Sulu islands and urges voters to back Bryan and anti imperialist candidates for Congress.
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Resolutions Committee
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Sulu Islands
Philippines
Congress
United States
McKinley
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Ryan
American Anti-Imperialistic League
Thomas M. Osborne
Auburn
N. Y
Kansas City
Commercial Club
Thomas Osborne
Everett V. Abbott
New York
New York City
Moorfield Storey
Massachusetts
Storey
William J. Palmer
Colorado
Mize
Willum Lloyd Garrison
Boston
National Anti-Imperialist League
Boutwell
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