Cablegrams Reported Safe Amid Chinese Tensions
Legations report crews and diplomats safe as muttered tensions ease after a reported mutual truce. Cowardice accusations surface as officials confirm tentative steps toward deescalation in the region.
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Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1900
Page
7
Conflicting Statements. A Japanese Mistake. Russians Fired Upon
July report claims Japanese forces mistook Russians as Chinese near Tampon. One Russian killed and two wounded amid crossfire during a patrol incident. Conflicting accounts from allied observers suggest differing timings and units involved.
Safety of the Legations Edict Misread
A fragment notes a Chinese imperial edict said to guarantee safety for foreigners on a date in July and that the government would use them with provisions. The text is unclear but suggests assurances of protection and regulated treatment of foreigners.
Russia and the Railway Temporary Arrangement
In the House of Commons Mr St John Brodrick, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, announced a temporary understanding with Russia over control of the Tiensten to Tekaa railway. Britain preserves its interests by guaranteeing line safety for the duration of hostilities, after which control will revert to the former department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John Brodrick
House of Commons
Russia
Gasalea A Anvance From China Report
Mr St John Brodrick announces no immediate advance in China. Latest advice from General Sir Alfred Gauslee commanding Indian troops says cooperation from European and Japanese allies is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John Brodrick Haa
China
Ilo Arares
Sir Alfred Gauslee
Foreign Legations Question of Communication
In Loxwow on August 1 General Sheng, commander of Chinese forces, announced the Frangeli-Warren declines to transmit telegraphic messages from the foreign legations in plain language. Cipher dispatches will be transmitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheng
Rescue of Foreigners in Far East Crisis
The British warship Mohawk is rescuing foreigners at Hainan while the Wallsroo stands ready at Hong Kong for any emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hainan
Hong Kong
Foreign Ministers Evoke Viceroys In Peking Plea
Li Hung Chang and other viceroys press the Tenng-li-Yemen to take swift measures to expedite the transfer of foreign ministers from Peking to Tiewetaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hong Chang
Yemen
Peking
Tiewetaid
Diplomatic reports from Peking on legation safety
Cablegrams recount cautious hope for foreign legations in Peking amid ongoing battles and food supply concerns. Despatches note border clashes, mounting casualties among French Germans Japanese Americans and others, with imperial edicts ordering protection of foreigners and urging withdrawal of missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Edward Couger
United Joe
Wayling
Conger
Robert Hart
Tog-chow
Yang-li
Sirklande Macdonald
Tien-trin
Anttie
Chincun
Trong
Francis Tames
Trix
Pichon
Legationa
Beadda
Eupreme
Passin
Caatetepea
Wangboshan
Coaraigailea
Chifu
Maya
Mattere
Imperial edict pledges peso support amid treaty ties
An imperial decree asserts the government will uphold peso and honor treaty obligations. A senior Chinese official says Boxers hold momentary power and China may permit Tunglahsiang’s removal while warning of potential dangers if Allied forces advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunglahsiang
Allier
Capture of Tien-Tsin Seizure of Shipping
British troops captured a Chinese river steamer and 200 men as they advanced on Peking after Tien-Tsin fell. The seizure of shipping highlighted the ongoing operations surrounding the campaign toward the Chinese capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien-Tsin
Tien-tein
Peking
Transvaal War update from Machado area
General Botha is now at Machado with about 100 followers. Many of General Totha e sombando’s troops are scattered across the veldt, starving and bootless. A large number are moving north toward Lydenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpos.s
Botha
Machadoorp
Totha'e Sombando
Lydenburg
Australian Casualties Correction Notice
The corrections state Private Wain was wounded not killed and Private Kay was killed not wounded. Moora and Othell were wounded at Stinkboatboom. Kay has since died. Ames M'Clure of Victoria died of wounds at Rastonborg. Sergeant H Prosser and Private Ami of South Australia were withded at Palmletfoitein. Prosser severely and Ami slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wain
Kay
Moora
Othell
Stinkboatboom
Ames M‘clure
Victoria
Rastonborg
H. Prosser
Ami
South Australia
Palmletfoitein
Prinsloo Surrender Report From Bonniesburg Actions Near Bethlehem
General Prinsloo surrendered his forces after a day of fighting near Bethlehem as General Macdonald and Hunter blocked routes and defended two Neks. Boers held positions at two key geographies, with Royal Irish Wiltshires and Leinsters aiding in the defense. Prinsloo sought a four day armistice before surrendering. Hunter demanded immediate conditional surrender and Prinsloo yielded when terms could not be met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roberts
War Office
Ti L Prinsloa
Bovis
Bonniesburg
Hionor Macdonald
Bethlehem
MacDonald
Newport Nek
Hunter
Boets’ Guarda
Royal Irish
Wiltshires
Socta
Aaddies
Robaria
Prinsloo
Methuen's March in Heavy Fighting Reported
Lord Methuen advances from Fredericstad to Poche amid heavy fighting as troops push forward in the campaign. Report notes brisk movement and clash with opposing forces, with dispatches detailing troop positions and strategic aims.
Cablegram Reports Heavy Fighting and Low Casualties
A brief note from wartime front lines states that heavy fighting persisted all Sunday while casualties remained comparatively few. Details on location and involved forces are limited in the transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wtroom
Siege of Rustenburg and relief moves by generals
General Itchner travels to Krugersdorp to organize relief for Renotansburg. A column under General Too Hamilton has advanced through Pretoria, signaling ongoing operations surrounding Rustenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itchner
Krugersdorp
Renotanburg
Too Hamilton
Pretoria
Fighting near Welelbery reports clash with Boer forces
A strong Boer command attacked a 250 man infantry unit near Heidelberg on Saturday. Severn fighting near Welelbery produced seven engagements. The fortification troops were repulsed with 0 killed and 12 wounded reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severn
Taye
Heidelberg
Saturdny Luc
Onde Hh
Qlery
Poytora
Lossie
Surrender of Boers Ends At Fickeborg and Badybrand
Loxnow August 1 General Prinsloo and Commandants Villiers and Crowther with 986 men surrendered near Fickeborg and Badybrand. They handed over 1492 horses 150 rifles a Kropp gun and 90 pounder and 50 waggons. British lines forced surrender under threats of renewed hostilities. Some men resisted and claimed independence before orders to resume fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxnow
Everal Prinsino
Villiers and Crowther
Fickeborg
Badybrand Cormandon
Archibald Hunter
Cronje
Bik Lnager
Annie
Ioudare
Prins
Prinsloo
Honda
Repubicanta
Rowing town names feature in upcoming Race
Rowing entrants Way V and Towns Loxnow formerly of New South Walaa have been material to row for the Porterman Challenge Cup. The event is set for September 10 over 2200 wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxnow
Dnly
Jans Weay
George Towne
New South Walaa
The Gold Yield and Voting Confusion in Federation Referendum
A July accrual figures show gold yield for July amounting to 118601 units. An elderly voter faced a mix up with voting certificates while attempting to cast a Federation referendum ballot. The incident prompted remarks from officials and tribute to volunteers including Cooper Gillam Ashworth Redmond Kimber Worle Smith Manton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owe
Hon
Taonday
Bate
Mensies
Cooper
Gillam
Ashworth
Redmond
Kimber
Worle
Mint. Saith
Manton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Foreign Legations
Question OF
Transvaal
Machadodore
Prinslay
Methuen's
Torooy
Daly
Lord Methuen
Friderickatad
Poche
Cableg Rams
Rustenburg
Welelbery
Way
AULY
Panter
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