Chinese Assertions Fail to Convince the Powers
A brief report notes that Chinese assertions failed to sway authorities amid ongoing discussions. Officials remain cautious as negotiations continue with few concrete concessions announced.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1900
Page
1
A brief report notes that Chinese assertions failed to sway authorities amid ongoing discussions. Officials remain cautious as negotiations continue with few concrete concessions announced.
London reports debate over Chinese ministers in Tientsin as Boxers and massacres unfold. Telegrams from Sheng claim provisions will reach legations while warnings grow that negotiations falter. US steps toward forceful action and German and British papers critique Washington policy amid uncertain safety status.
Berlin reports Emperor William appeals to Queen Victoria and European rulers to maintain harmony against China and oppose the yellow peril. Germany plans larger forces for China and asks volunteers for a second China corps. US stance appears mild, with no isolated action expected. Beijing and Tientsin operations cited, with commander delays blamed for bloodshed. Various German figures address China policy and manpower shipments headed to San Francisco and Tsintau.
The Lokal Anzeiger reports Kaiser Wilhelm II telling Bremerhaven troops bound for China to show German efficiency and bravery, spare nobody, make no prisoners, and open a path for civilization. The AP confirms the Lokal Anzeiger accurately rendered the speech.
A Canton dispatch dated July 24 reports that foreign ministers are safe in Pekin. Viceroy Tak Su plans a proclamation to foreign regiments and consuls tomorrow, stating he has received a message dated the 22nd from Pekin about an imperial soldier arresting a runner with a message.
The message from British legation says ministers at Pekin are safe and health good after danger, as a deputy reports no injuries. Yet officials warn reports may be unreliable and deception valued by Chinese rulers. rumors spread as money is spent seeking confirmation of foreigners’ safety.
Shanghai cor respondent reports a large Boxers faction revolted against Prince Tuan alleging tools for his ends. A fierce battle outside Pekin with Tuan leading his followers ended in defeat and his death after several hours of fighting.
Reports from Shanghai say surviving diplomats have left Pekin for Tien tsin escorted by Jung Lu troops. Li Hung Chang's talk with foreign consuls aimed to ease anger and delay allied march on Pekin. Foreigners in Pekin report heavy casualties and dire shortages as shelling and sniping continue.
From Brussels a July 2 dispatch notes in Chefoo dated July 26 that the legations in Tientsin are safe and under Chinese protection. It reports about 10,000 Chinese troops entrenched at Peitsang, 14 kilometers from Tientsin.
A Chinese transport coaling at Canton is reportedly heading to Shanghai to bring Li Hung Chang back. The US auxiliary cruiser Ruffalo and the British cruiser Mohawk have arrived here.
A dispatch from Havana relays that 11 deaths have occurred among the first regiment at Pinar del Rio. Medical authorities say the disease gained headway before disinfection and troops will be moved for observation. Disinfection and sealing of baggage and equipment will occur before transport.
In July 27 notes, Joseph Mice, longtime Choristus of the Passion Play, is elected mayor of Oberammergau. The report highlights his long service and local theater ties as he steps into municipal leadership.
Police said two officers were riddled with bullets during a confrontation with a suspect. The injuries were reported as non fatal and the scene was secured by responding units. Further details were not released.
A prolonged gun battle in New Orleans ends with Robert Charles killed as police and mob forces close in. Officers Porteous and Lally were killed, Bloomfield and Van Buren dead, many wounded, and the mob later dragged and burned Charles’s body amid chaotic scenes.
Special Dispatch reports Dr A L Harris formerly of Anaconda was found dead in a Salinas lodging room from morphine poisoning. His son Wayne Harris is jailed in San Francisco for stabbing peddler Andrew Layden last March as the elder Harris spent his funds on legal aid before despair led to suicide. Harris previously practiced in Louisville and Spokane and left a very old father in Louisville.
Senator James Ek Jones, head of the national Democratic Party, arrived in New York to meet leaders at the Hoffman House. He suggested gold Democrats may back Bryan, noted an anti-imperialist rally could aid the party, and attributed the missing income tax plank to an inadvertent stenographic omission. He also said he did not know when the national committee would name its executive committee.
Oscar Gardner the Omaha Kid defeated Eddie Lenny of Philadelphia in a 21 round catch weight bout at the Broadway Athletic Club. Lenny collapsed in the 21st from a severe cramp that left his right leg useless. Gardner was declared the winner.
Tacoma July 21 George Green of San Francisco knocked out Paddy Purtell of Saginaw in the fifth round. The bout was dull until the late swing. Purtell was dropped twice in the fifth, the final blow a hard right hand.
The administration doubts the authenticity of Congers message and suspects Chinese officials faked it. Hay resents European criticism of his course.
Washington reports doubt on Chinese telegrams and doubts about a Pekin dispatch. Officials cite 28,000 troops at Tientsin and a growing, diverse international force. French and Japanese troops expected, with Chaffee to command if united.
Shanghai dispatch suggests a Chinese plan to claim ministers were sent under escort and massacred by Boxers to conceal the true date of the killings. Li Hung Chang denies ministers in Pekin are dead, while Liu Kun Yi fears partition and a wider uprising. A Pekin expedition is due to leave Tientsin within two weeks as Chinese troops retreat to Yaungtun to block allied advance.
Secretary Hay returns to Washington and states the government will not accept China's offer to turn over the foreign ministers at Tientsin in exchange for a suspension of the Pekin campaign. State Department defends consistent policy and clarifies ministers were not key to halting military plans.
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