Europe Sees Trick in Dongger Dispatch Reuters Repor
Washington reports two Chinese dispatches and a Remey message on Pekin expedition delays. Remey notes international column will not reach Pekin before August middle, prompting consternation and doubts over foreign live beings in Pekin. Chaffee arrival and staff details are disclosed amid looting of missions in the region.
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Washington
Admiral Remey
Taku
Pekin
Conyers
Tientsin
Conger
China
Chaffee
Nagasaki
War Department
Thers
Heistand
United States
Boxing Atrocities Report From China Mission Letters
Seattle reader receives two communications from Horace W. Houlding of the Independent Missionary service about Boxer attacks in China. Letters dated Jan 6 1900 and June 11 describe raids on Lingching and Peitaiho with suffering of native Christians and pleas for aid to Minister Conger in Peking.
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Seattle
Wash
A. J. Bailey
Horace W. Houlding
Independent Missionary Service
South Pechin
Shantung Province
China
Arthur H. Smith
United States
Conger
Pekin
Peitaiho
South Pechili Mission
Linching
Bhantung Province
United Fists
Tientsien
Lingching
American Board
American Board of Missionaries
Mr. Conger
Pang Chuang
Hon K. H. Conger
Hochiatung
Chingping
Chinese ministers declared safe amid riot in China
Washington reports Wu Ting Fang received two telegrams confirming all foreign ministers were unharmed aside from the German minister killed by anarchists. Li Hung Chang moves north to quell rioting as Li Kin Yi notes protection efforts and the scope of punitive actions.
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Washington
Wu Ting Fang
Sheng
Shanghai
Conger
Li Hung Chang
Li Kin Yi
Nankin
Li Kiu Yi
China
Berlin Doubts U S Dispatch on China Informa tion
In Berlin on July 11 the United States ambassador Andrew D White met with German Foreign Minister Count von Buelow after receiving a Washington dispatch about securing trustworthy information from Pekin and China. Local officials and embassies express skepticism that the dispatch is genuine or recent. The Shantung governor reports receiving Conger’s message and denies sending a telegram about assassinations at Shanghai.
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Berlin
United States
Andrew D. White
Washington
Conger
Department of State
Foreign Office
Pekin
China
White
Count von Buelow
Imperial Foreign Offices
Shantung
Sheng
Shanghai
Chinese Ministers Safe Amid Doubtful Reports
London reports debate over Chinese assurances on Pekin ministers as Western capitals weigh authenticity. Chefoo dispatch July 20 claims ministers are unharmed and under government protection despite lingering distrust. Shanghai notes Li Hung Chang aboard the steamer Auping as consuls plan cautious welcome and escort for viceroy with unarmed guard.
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London
China
Varus
Chefoo
Berlin
Shantung
Shanghai
Auping
Li Hung Chang
Battle of Tientsin Narrow Allied Escape
New York Evening World reports from its Tientsin correspondent dated Chefoo July 19 and Shanghai July 21 that the July 1 attack on Tientsin forced a near disaster for the Allies as Russian forces moved north and other Allies south.
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New York
The
Evening World
Tientsin
Chefoo
Shanghai
Expedition to rescue foreigners from Peking to depart Aug 15
A multinational relief expedition from Tientsin is planned to start August 15 to free foreigners imprisoned in the Chinese capital. The exact size and leadership of the force are not confirmed, but Admiral Remey is expected to have strong American involvement as reinforcements arrive at Taku before the departure date.
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Tientsin
Remey
Taku
France Deliberates on Chinese Mediation Telegram
Paris July 21 The cabinet council discussed the two page telegram signed by the reigning emperor Kwang Su requesting mediation. The session weighed censorship of messages to and from Chinese authorities but chose not to act hastily to avoid setting a diplomatic secrecy precedent.
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Paris
Kwang Su
Council of Minsters
M. Delcasse
China
France
Wang Su
Puh Chan
Prince Tuan
Pekin
Americans Halt Chinese Fire at Forts and City Gate
In a drawn out clash near Tongku, US 9th Infantry and allied forces fought through mud walls and canal approaches to breach the city defenses. Colonel Liscum fell, spirited defense by Marines and Welch Fusiliers checked flank fire, with 700 allied casualties and heavy Japanese losses, as the town was entered at dawn on July 14.
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Fukushima
Nowise
Dorward
Welch Fusiliers
Waller
Liscum
United States
Major Regan
Regan
Bookmilles
Noyes
Davis
Meade
Pekin
Tongku
Russians rout Chinese in Amur clashes near Blagovestchensk
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports Chinese forces on the Amur river were decisively driven from Saghalin village and Aigun. Russian operations on the right bank killed about 2,000 Chinese and captured 17 guns with light Russian losses. The attackers were surprised and Blagovestchenski was attacked from rear and front.
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New York
Herald
St. Petersburg
Blagovestchenski
Amur
Saghalin
Chinere
Aigun
Commissary depot for American troops established at Taku
Chicago reports a new commissary depot at Taku under Major Gallagher to supply American troops in the Philippines and Pekin campaign. Heavy shipments from Manila proceed, with thirty car loads of beef headed to Manila and Taku. A refrigerated ship will service beef logistics at the Taku base.
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Chicago
Fpima
Taku
Gallagher
Department of Subsistence
Philippines
Manila
Alexander
Pekin
Commissary Department of the Philippines
Shanghai guardianship noted in Shantung telegram
A Shanghai dated telegram from the governor of Shantung reports that the ministers are safe and under Chinese authorities protection. Li Hung Chang has arrived in Shanghai.
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Brussels
M. Abreauy
Shanghai
Shantung
Li Hung Chang
Navy Secretary Receives Remey Cable on Pekin Relief Efforts
WashingtonJuly 21 The secretary of the navy received a cable from Admiral Remey replying to instructions to use every effort for relief of beleaguered ministers at Pekin The message discusses the military situation at Tientsin and Taku and prospects of allied forces advancing on Pekin It is understood that Admiral Remey states that strong ex
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Admiral Remey
Pekin
European powers plan military reinforcement for Asia and Africa
Instructions issued to Algiers and Tunis discuss forming a cavalry regiment and deploying forces to China and Indo China to restore order and enforce reparations. Colonels from several dragoon regiments evaluated the plan as the government weighs strong reinforcements for colonial stability.
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Algiers
Tunis
China
Indo-China
Boxers Expand Reach Across Chinese Provinces
A Shanghai dispatch reports the Boxer rebellion spreading northwest to Shansi Shensi and Kansu and southwest to Henan with Tune Fuh Siang's troops. Boxers sought to regain ground in Shantung where movement began under Yuh Sien. They suffered a reverse at Chango on the Pechili frontier. Pro-foreign officials Li Yun Yi and Chang Chi tung hold order east of the Yellow River.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
Shanghai
Shansi
Shensi
Kansu
Henan
Tune Fuh Siang
Shantung Province
Yuh Sien
Yuan Shichn
Changoon
Pechili
Shantung
Yellow River
Kiangsu
Li Yun Yi
Chang Chitung
Yangtse
Imperial Edict Says All Pekin Ministers Safe Except German
Hu Keng delivers an imperial edict to M. Delcasse dated July 18 promising protection for all foreign ministers in Pekin except Baron von Ketteler the German minister who was assassinated by rebels. The note from the viceroy of Nankin confirms the ministers remain safe under the court's protection.
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Paris
Hu Keng
M. Delcasse
Pekin
Baron von Ketteler
Nankin
Coalition talks and policy alignment between England and U S
A London dispatch reports active negotiations among powers on a China coalition. England and the United States are arranging a close accord on partition and are expected to declare against it soon. Dispatches between Hay and Salisbury indicate identical policies forming.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
London
China
England
United States
Hay
Salisbury
Koreans Flocking Across Yalu Alarms London Dispatch
Beoul dispatch reports Korean government perturbed by Chinese refugees crossing the Yalu. Units are sent toward the river as ministers seek Japan's troop assistance while Russian representatives object to the move.
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London
Beoul
Yalu River
Japan
Yalu
Toulon Sends Bugeaud and Tigre to China with Infantry
This afternoon the cruiser Bugeaud and the transport Tigre sailed from Toulon for China carrying a battalion of infantry and a heavy consign ment of war material.
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Vare
Cruizer Bugeaud
Tigre
Toulon
China
Populists and Democrats Clash Over Terms in Idaho
In Pocatello on July 21 a heated Idaho convention session showed deadlock over terms for alliance with the Democrats and Silver Republicans. The platform commends state leadership, criticizes Shoup and the gold standard stance, and pledges reform with direct senatorial elections.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Silver Republicans
Shoshone County
FE. J. Dockery
Kansas Bayelatform
Heitfeld and Wilson
Fort Hall
Shoup
T. L. Glenn
Bear Lake
J. W. Ballentine
Blaine County
C. O. Stockslager
Frank W. Hunt
Lemhi
Philippines
Volunteers
Fred T. Dubois
United States
J. Bassett
Frank N. Hunt
Lager
James Graham
J. J. Plumer
Miss Permeal French
Frank Martin
Thomas F. Terrill
John 8. Barrett
C. H. Harvey
E. J. Dockery
Lord Roberts Attacks Middleburg in Faroe War Clash
A Cape Town dispatch reports Lord Roberts has attacked Middleburg in force and a large battle is underway. President Kruger is directing the defense with the burghers.
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Lord Roberts
Middleburg
London
Cape Town
Roberta
Kruger
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