In Accord, U S and Russia Protest Detention of Li
Washington Aug 30 United States and Russia align against the detention of Li Hung Chang as China talks loom The note from the Russian government condemns the interdiction and urges countermanding this action The United States says it has instructed its China representative in line with the Russian position and emphasizes that the Chinese plenipotentiary must be able to communicate with his government and commanders.
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Rome
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Am Commandaria
Li Mang Chang
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State Department
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Minister and Russian Charge Unite Confer Discussed
Washington releases a cable from Minister Conger via Che Foo dated August 30 recounting a Russian German French and Italian troop arrival at Sampe ti palace with an imminent entry and a military promenade of all nations followed by guard. Conger notes the timing relates to the Taku date line and clarifies the dispatch date.
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Conger
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Fowler
Russia to signal end of Pekin relief task
A St Peters burg dispatch says Russia will notify powers that relief of the Pekin legations is the final military task for the allied forces. Afternoon papers doubt peace negotiations and favor Chaffee's winter campaign, citing difficulty finding a responsible Chinaman to treat with unless Li Hung Chang can reach the fugitive court with credentials satisfactory to all powers.
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Pekin
Chaffee
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Hotage
Detention of Li Hung Chang Reported by Washington
A dispatch from Washington notes the opinion in favor of detaining Li Hung Chang until diplomats agree to open negotiations with China. Paris and London reports describe Pekin in desolation with widespread destruction, shelling of foreign properties, and a tunnel discovered near the American legation as allied forces approached.
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Ministry of Marine
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Li Hung Chang
Taku
Projection of Chinese Imperial Movement Amid Foreign Pressure
The report notes a northward advance from Pekin contrasting with a southward effort to clear the countryside and secure lines to Taku. By August 21 the powers were split on Pekin’s fate with Japanese and Russians differing on destroying imperial palaces. No further word on In Hung Chang’s detention. likelihood grows that the imperial family has moved inland.
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Taku
Hung Chang
London Papers Question Pekin Evacuation Plan
London papers express perplexity at the Americo-Russian accord for Pekin evacuation. They say it upsets Chinese question alignments, oppose British interests, and urge keeping troops until the Chinese government is restored and leaders punished. The Globe criticizes the move as breaking the concert of powers.
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Pekin
Globe
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Russia
Great Britain
Li Hung Chang
Emperor William
Germany
The March to Pekin Amid Transport Hardships
Pekin August report notes American troops faced late wagons and heavy loads during the march from Tien Tsin. Ninth Infantry provided the only timely outfit. supplies split with Fourteenth regiment and a battery. Soldiers endured rain, fatigue, and meager shelter, urged by leaders to press on despite hardships. Transport varied wildly from farm wagons to fancy carriages, with Chinese and Russian teams struggling under heavy packs. Two hundred junks and river work mobilized munitions, while demoralized Chinese forces offered a potential vulnerability.
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Associated Press
Pekin
Russian aims in China clarified by U S note
The state department released the text of Russia's proposals and the American response. Russia states it has no territorial designs in China and seeks safety for legations at Pekin while aiding the Chinese government to quell the troubles.
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United States replies to Russian China notes on Pekin
Acting Secretary Alvey A. Adee states the United States supports joint occupation of Pekin with all powers until China regains governance and negotiates. The note affirms no U.S. pursuit of Chinese territory, endorses protection of life and property, and calls for concerted withdrawal only after harmony among powers. It urges prompt consideration by the foreign office.
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Newschwang
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Russiat
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Furope Favours Withdrawal Plan From Pekin
London reports the American Russian proposal to withdraw allied forces from Pekin is favored to aid peace talks. Li Hung Chang may be empowered to act as intermediary once authority is secured. Detention of Ti Wang Chang at Taku is considered unfounded. Officials push for evacuation of Pekin while preserving guarantees at Taku forts.
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Pekin
Li Ting Chang
Associated Press
Li Hung Chang
Ti Wang ‘Chang
Taka
Ghanghai
Taku
Emportian Gun Club Plans Two Day Tournament Program
The Emportian Gun Club will hold its annual shoot at their range near Driving Park on September 12 and 13. The schedule lists multiple events across both days with bird counts, entry fees, and pairings. Events include 10 to 20 birds per event with entries from 1.00 to 2.00 dollars, and special singles and pairs in some events.
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