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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
1
Dispatches from Shanghai, London, Washington, and Paris report Allied forces moving toward Pekin with about twenty thousand troops and a hundred seventy guns. The campaign aims for a Pekin reach around August 12, while censorship and diplomatic maneuvers shape official responses.
London August 4 reports from the Pretoria correspondent of the Daily Mail say Commandant General Bohs is weakening and asking Lord Roberts for confirmation of Prinsing’s surrender and permission to contact General Lowet. Also listed are Texans registered in New York among arrivals and names of several Dallas Denton and Fort Worth residents.
John Little of Greenwood secured renomination in Arkansas Second district to continue serving his third term. The Aug 2 result confirms his hold on the congressional seat.
Nashville reports A ugust County voters show strong support for Democratic candidates Vongretaman and W Carmack in the primaries, signaling likely advancement to the U S Senate race.
A Chinese imperial telegram claims 10000 Christians killed near Pekin as troops advance to oppose reformist forces. Foreign priests also slain. eight English women killed in Chu Chaw attacks. Shanghai reports confirm mass killings in Shan Si and occupation of Men Tue by French troops. A heartening Japanese embassy note cites dire legation conditions in Tokyo dated July 22.
The special cabinet meeting, about two and a half hours, focused on the China situation. Present were the president, Hay, Root, Gage, and Postmaster General Smith. They reviewed all aspects since the president’s Cotten trip and discussed securing the legations at Pekin, with no new policy changes. They endorsed notifying Li Hung Chang that the U S would insist on direct communication with its minister, warning China not to trifile with U S. The discussion noted mixed signals from Li and viceroys as the allies consider an advance, and General Chaffee’s command remains unaltered awaiting further news.
Admiral Alexieff had gone to New Chwang on a Wednesday to review the situation as Russians face a serious position there.
A London Times correspondent in Pekin describes Imperial edicts that may slow or encourage the Boxer movement. The aim is to rescue the minister and safeguard American lives and property, while the administration avoids vengeance or retaliation.
A Berlin report on Emperor William II's sermon aboard the Hohenzollern urges mobilization to defend empire against alleged heathen threats. The text promotes swift action, appeals for volunteers, and prayer for victory, while governments discuss Japan aid and regional upheaval in China.
In Parliament the parliamentary secretary for foreign affairs William St John Broderick says Rear Admiral Brice reported no Washington authorization for Kempis to act before Taku. He notes British and Japanese forces at Tien Tsin and the Allies’ leadership remains unsettled with no fresh information on Pekin advance.
Minister Wu reiterated optimism on mediation with China as tensions rise over Pekin diplomacy. He denied claims he relayed U.S. government instructions and said he forwarded the president's mediation reply, while officials warned violence could flare amid international moves on the capital.
Report from St. Petersburg dated Wednesday August 1 notes General Grodekoff’s forces under General Algustof stormed the Chinese fortress Mung Han. The assault relieved Novokijevskole and Pontju threatened by Hong Hyn, with many guns seized and Russian losses of two officers and six men killed and four wounded.
Admiral Potierre takes command as the battleship Redoubtable sails from Cherbourg with the French fleet. The cruiser Chas seloup Loubat accompanied the force in today’s operations in distant waters.
In Vera Cruz, Mexico City reports one death among Dr. Hellinzaghi's yellow fever patients treated with his serum. The doctor has predicted his death rate but the report notes only one fatality so far.
Washington reports Secretary Hay's reply to Li Hung Chang ends talks unless full acceptance of terms is secured at once. Note warns China is unfriendly and preparations for an advance on Pekin remain strict, with possible battles before any settlement.
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