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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1900
Page
3
Readable fragments describe dispatches on Chinese theater actions, Allied reactions, and Allied and German responses. Mentions include British mediation efforts, American telegrams, and troop movements with references to Asia, Europe, and the Pacific theater, plus political dynamics described in urgent tone.
Nine embers of the Chinews Inland Mission were attacked in Che ki At Pao ting tu and Pe chi li as Boxers struck foreign missions. Nine foreign physicians were killed and about 2000 gunverts involved amid ongoing invasions.
Reports claim a week's massacre sweeping across Ishanai and Honan as General Shokeh advances on Peking. The Chinese army allegedly orders Christians killed during the journey, with a French private among 28 victims including 27 converts.
Indian forces deploy six regiments in a coordinated operation near Kayournant Hong Ki theater. Details indicate end of major cantonment activity and reinforcement phases with notable troop movements and command updates.
The Yang-tse Viseroye profess peace yet mass for conflict. Eight British ships sail toward the mouth of the Yeng-tee-Riang River while four thousand Tridian troops advance to Shanghai, signaling escalating tensions on the Yangtze frontier.
Latest indications suggest some foreign ministers may be spared from active conflict. Hing Chang reportedly urged Chinese authorities to move units to Tianjin, while an edict orders Li Hongzhang to Peking to lead troops against foreigners. Viceroys are told to resist invasion and keep outsiders from fleeing interior regions.
The Premier received a message from the Secretary of State via the Governor stating Her Majesty's Government cannot utilize the gunboat Protector but remains grateful for the colony's readiness. If future developments require employing the Protector, they will inform. The Cabinet regrets the late communication and ordered disbandment of the force as the cable was revived. Government spending exceeded £1000 on stores, uniforms, and wages for the six‑month ravage effort.
The Che kiang governor moves to suppress Boxerism within the province, citing security and political stability concerns while enforcing new restrictions on extremist activity. Local officials report tightened censorship and policing measures.
Washington authorities now suspect that a cipher message said to be from Edward Conger, the American minister at Peking, was a forgery. The note’s origin and authenticity are under formal inquiry as officials assess potential misrepresentation.
Reports say Chinese forces on Wang-tze-kiang are shipping game and ammunition to Naukinie and other locations. The movement suggests supply lines for ongoing operations affecting regional stability and military readiness. Local authorities monitor cross river traffic for potential security risks.
General Lipingheng advances on Peking with a large force of Chinese irregulars and engages the Catholic mission station at Hen-chiat-in. The clash signals a widening campaign as insurgent units move toward the capital.
Fragmentary OCR text reports on Mt Morgans, Mokoasr, and related events with references to towns, parties, and forthcoming results. The readable lines mention weather or gatherings and a mix of place names without clear events or outcomes.
A historical testimonial describes relief from headaches and nervous weakness after taking Williams Pink Pills. The speaker reports loss of appetite and fear of diseases like typhoid, then notes improved energy and brightness after starting the medicine, praising its benefits.
British forces captured several rows of troops during a chaotic evacuation of Klerksdorp. The action prompted the town to clear out as allied units withdrew in the face of advancing forces.
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