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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
3
Fragmented telegraphic dispatch reports a shift in stance toward foreigners as Austrailian squadron arrives at Hong Kong. Messages hint at truce limits and potential evacuation of outsiders while Pekin communications are allegedly altered. Indications of a threatened break with foreign powers and a pending decree surface.
A report from an American attaché describes a violent attack at Pekin blamed on Japanese troops causing casualties and injuries. The account notes rebuilding within a week, fear of further action, and naval forces preparing to sail to China for a contingent embarkation planned for Tuesday.
An imperial effot issued by the ness Government states legations in safe condition on the 24th July and reports Chinese authorities supplying provisions. In the House of Commons, Sir Job Brodrick, Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said Britain would oppose Russia’s pursuit of railway safety from Tew to ewisi. Russia faced pressure from Japan as British officials weighed responses to the crisis.
A long, garbled draft recounts political unrest and social upheaval. It mentions leaders, places, and events in a dense, error-filled stream with numerous misread names and scattered stakes. The piece hints at protests, governance, and public sentiment across multiple locales.
Dispatches from July describe Boer leaders surrendering with 1493 horses 995 files a Krupp 3 pounder and 30 wagons under General Boatars. Distant leaders threaten independence from Boers while Roberts warns of personal accountability for shelling. Meantime Taoves protests mail delays in Washington over coal shipments and troop movements.
Private J H Moore of the South Australian contingent and Private F F Tothill of the Western Australian contingent were wounded at Sterkboutboom on July 5. Private James Molnre of the Victorian Cushmans Contingent died of wounds from Kosks river near Rustenburg on July 1. A 260 infantry force under Serg ba an clashed with a strong commando near Heidelberg on Saturday. Boers were repelled with 10 killed and 12 wounded.
Sydney dispatches report another murder incident with no clear particulars. Authorities mention governors and alleged parties, while the public awaits further details from regional officials and police, as investigations continue.
London reports universal sorrow as the Queen endures a painless passing. The royal family mourns the death of the Duke of Sax-Coburg and Gotha. The Duke could not accompany the Duchess to London as the royal household contemplates the bereavement.
Rome dispatches detail the Italian king's murder with a revolver attack by an assailant aiming at close range. Five arrests reported by Dalin police follow the shooting as Italy mourns the tragedy and the world sends condolences.
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