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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
1
Washington officials remain unconvinced by reports of embassies and legations destroyed in Peltin as no communication has reached the capital for almost a week. Minister Wu of the Chinese legation visited the State Department but had no guidance from his government, calling his trip a personal matter.
From Hong Kong a dispatch says Pekin Legations destroyed and Baron von Ketteler killed as Boxers massacre native converts and foreigners in the East City. Telegraph links between Shanghai and Tianjin are cut, heightening fears for foreigners in Pekin and potential attacks on remaining foreigners.
In Washington on June 18 officials reported no news from Minister Conger for nearly a week and silence from U S consuls in North China. Admiral Kenipff also unreported since Friday, with fears the foreign foot at Taku are blocked by Boxers or orders from the Chinese government.
The British first class cruiser Terrible with troops sails for Tien Tsia, while the armored cruiser Undaunted is ordered north. Riots erupt near West river as 100 refugees arrive at Wu Chow and about 5,000 rebels gather at Exvei Li Sien. Canton troops' bodies pass through Wa Chow en route to confront rebels.
Detroit June 18 Baron von Ketteler German minister to China claimed killed in Pekin riots reports say he wed Miss Ledyard in 1897 native wife accompanied him in Pekin family denial and cable from a week ago says all well. meanwhile Tien Tsin Boxers burn native officials as panic spreads Dutch warship to China ordered by government with troops to bolster China presence
Shanghai correspondent reports foreign legations in Pekin are virtually prisoners as 100,000 imperial troops guard the walls and gates. Relief columns march toward Pekin while legations await word from leaders. Empress Dowager's orders bar new foreign troops from entering the sacred city.
London a colonial report says Admiral Seymour to Pekin with 2,200 marines is short of relief. Bridges burned and railways destroyed, sparking Shanghai and Tien Tsin fears. Russians may push 1,700 on shore with 4,000 more from Port Arthur, while rumors of Russian intrigue swirl around Boxers and Port Arthur.
Secretary Hay and Secretary Long conferred with the president on whether to dispatch troops. If Kempff does not reestablish contact within a short period, forces may be sent from Manila to reinforce the American contingent. Preparations for an expedition are being explored as inquiries consider a reasonable time.
Ten thousand Imperial troops between Pekin and advancing international forces have disbanded and joined the Boxers. The Chinese government does not claim responsibility for any forthcoming encounter. Native banks at Chin Kiang have closed, fearing Boxers unrest. Yangtse valley is excited, but She Foo remains quiet despite rumors.
Report from Tien Tsin cites a major fire in the city’s north burning three English and American churches and many foreign residences with telegraph service cut. Concurrent cables note Russia’s stance in China and Japan’s demand for reparations after the Pekin chancellor’s murder, plus a Nebraskan mini riot and a Mount Washington earth collapse injuring several on a through-train track.
A rumor in the city claims Lord Roberts is negotiating surrender terms with President Kruger and General Botha via their wives. Dispatches from June report Baden-Powell occupying Rustenburg without opposition and plans to meet Roberts’ force, with updates on moves by Hanter, Buller, and Botha. Over 1,000 arms surrendered and Kruger’s son joining submission efforts.
Lospex June 18 The Times correspondent reports Steyn blocks reopening peace talks after British entry into Pretoria. Kruger backs peace on terms but resists unconditional surrender. About 200 burghers in one commando, 97 have returned home.
Reports from Banrdekop Lonpox await General Hatha with 4 redeced force as June 18 marks another stand. Cape Town dispatches say Sir John Gordon Sprigg aims to form a ministry within days and Rose-Innes may take a portfolio. Laings Nek mentions Christian Botha preparing a stand with fewer troops. A German ambulance seized by General Bailer moves to Dorban then Trensvagl via Delagea bay. In Cape Colony Loyal to the Queen, Afrikanderhood chief Trhon denies Afrikander conspiracy and affirms bond party loyalty to Queen Victoria. A Gambian native rising leaves two British commissioners and six police dead at Sanu kanudi. Whitehouse-Harrison expedition reports Abyssinia districts around Lake Randolph and Stephanie deserted. kalms found full of okelatons. Morrison Not Accepting, Cincinnati governor bid disputed. Henry Ketter notes most Olin delegates back New York for a view on president.
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