U S Policy Stance on Pekin Crisis Amid Chinese Armistice Plea
Washington reports the American government released the latest correspondence with China amid the legation siege. Li Hung Chang urged a halt at Tungchow for an armistice, but the U S insisted ministers must be delivered to Pekin and the relief column enter Pekin with allied commanders negotiating with Chaffee.
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Washington
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Whon
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Mth
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Pekini
Foreign Office
Takaira
Department of State
Root
Li Hung Chang
Remey
Atlee
Policy Demands May Not Halt Allied Advance on Pekin
Washington reports that full compliance with U S demanded measures is essential to stop the allied armies from advancing on Pekin Li Hung Chang’s appeal for a halt at Tungchow will be rejected Officials insist on free access to Minister Conger and the protection of all envoys and travelers, fearing massacre if ministers remain imprisoned but hopeful rescue could come soon
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Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Tungchow
Conger
Legation
United States
China
Chinese statesman appeals for armistice near Tungchow
Li Hung Chang pleads to halt the advance toward Pekin to protect Chinese Christians and ministers. He asks that powers telegraph commanders to stop after Tungchow, warning a renewed push could destabilize the empire and provoke calamities for the people. Consul Goodnow’s dispatches deny any proposal to deliver foreign ministers to allies.
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Tungchow
Earl Li
Pekin
United States
Li Hung Chang
Goodnow
State Department
Conger
Armistice Negotiations Move Toward Pekin Start
Washington reports reveal Wu Ting Fang delivering a cable from Li Hung Chang urging armistice talks and restraint to prevent alarm as allied troops near Tungchow. Corbin and Adee outline conditions for cessation of hostilities and safe entry of relief forces to Pekin amid ongoing attacks on the legations. Washington dispatches note US forces being moved to China and Japanese reports claim Tungchow occupied with little resistance.
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Washington
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Adee
Earl Li Hung Chang
China
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Pekin
Fowler
Chefoo
Chaffee
Tientsin
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Tartar
Outer Wall
Corbin
Conger
Earl Li
Alvey A, Adee
The Capture of Pekin Attacked Monday
London reports from Hongkong and Rome indicate Pekin fallen with the legations in Allied hands. British sources confirm heavy fighting near Tungchow, while Japan negotiates an armistice. Editorials urge restraint to protect Chinese affairs and keep legations secure. American troops faced extreme heat during Hosiwu operations.
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Pekin
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Tungchow
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Srué
Daily Express
Kobe
Japan
Aras
Seymour
Creach
Lord Salisbury
Hosiwu
Waldersee Praises U S Troops Amid China Talks
Count von Waldersee and party visited the United States embassy in Berlin and praised American troops as he discussed China strategy. He spoke of plans to cooperate with Russian forces in Kirin and Shengking and to pursue an offensive approach in China while returning to Hanover and Cassel for farewell events.
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Cassel
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Namon
Ukhang
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Tientein
Battle report notes heat toll and enemy position near Changchiawan
The dispatch describes a harsh night march with troops of all nationalities suffering from heat. Ten horses died from sunstroke yesterday. The enemy is believed to be entrenched north of Changchiawan. No new legation news. General Garelee forwards two earlier dispatches.
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Garelee
Allies at Pekin Belief of London Authorities
London reports the British government believes allied forces are near Pekin though no fully reliable communications have arrived. Shanghai dispatches note French and German consuls oppose British troop landings, and US envoy Gondinow joins in.
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Friant
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Jining
British
Desperate Attacks Continue on Pekin Legationers
Dispatch from Pekin reports ongoing siege since June 23 with artillery and rifle fire daily. It notes deaths of Dr Inglis's child and several Marines including Fisher Turner King Tutcher Kennedy Thomas, while foreign properties are destroyed and Americans remaining. Authorities seek confirmation from Alta and Secretary Ryan as allied forces approach.
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Washington
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Adee
Taotai
Shanghai
Tsiwan
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Anning
Fisher
Turner
King
Tutcher
Kennedy
Thomas
Alta
Ryan
Armistice proposed as Japan begins talks with China
A Kobe cable states Japan has proposed an armistice with China and China has accepted. Terms place ministers under allied protection at Pekin gates or allow allied entry to Pekin to receive them, while Japan begins negotiations. Troops for China sail from San Francisco aboard the Warren with Ninth Cavalry and other detachments bound for Manila and China.
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Taku
Nagasaki
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Philippines
Honolulu
Guam
Presidio
Bryan Indorsed by Liberty Congress in Enthusiastic Rally
The Liberty Congress gave William Jennings Bryan an almost unanimous endorsement amid a fiery demonstration. Supporters hailed him as the sole reform choice while denouncing McKinley’s imperial and military policies.
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Liberty Congress
Liberty Anti Imperialists Indorse Bryan for President
The American League of Anti Imperialists in Indianapolis endorsed William J Bryan for president amid a heated debate over the platform. Delegates urged voting against McKinley and supporting Bryan to curb imperialism while critics urged a third party ticket.
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Boston
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Committee On Resolutions
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Washington
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