Rebels Repulsed and Chinese Campaigns Amid rising tensions
Fragmentary wartime dispatches describe Canadian regiments testing for service in China and a Chinese military school destroyed at Mukden. Placards along the Grand Canal threaten foreigners. Japan authorizes a 60,000,000 yen campaign in China with 2000 additional troops. Admiral Seymour faced dire conditions near Taku and Tianjin, with relief forces and continued fighting as Imperial troops mobilize.
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Towxiios
Busera
Mukda
Grand Canal
Tien-tein
Hangchow
Japan
China
Joreda
Seymour
Coloma
Chine
St John Brodrick
House of Commons
Gael Hat
Eran
Peking
Admiral Seymour
Cablegram Fatalities Rise as Attacks Quelled
Reported at Luongng on June 29 551 am casualties include 70 wounded with six officers. Amid chaotic dispatches Li Hung Chang says ambassadors with Admiral Srymp ar, while the Nanking viceroy says ambassadors remain to negotiate peace. Observers doubt early peace terms and expect further action before a Boxer rebellion ends.
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Lownng
A.m. Adagienl Aleithaw
Bubivineky
Li Hung Chang
Washington
Srymupar
Nanking
Peking
Australian Aid Push for Three Warships to China
Lord Brassey urged Anatrake to cooperate with Britain in the Chinese war era. Mr Chamberlain asked colonies to consent to dispatch three Australian auxiliary squadron warships to China, citing urgent need for gunboats and river capable draught. Victorian Government offered 200 naval personnel. text of Mr Mlean’s reply passed through Lt Gov Sir John Madden.
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Manrovans
Lord Brassey
Great Britain
Mr Chamberlain
Chine
Adelaide
Lord Tennynon
Me Chamberlain
China
Vensela
Austral
Charbetlsin
Wall
Mlean
Bir Joba Maddin
Ministers assent to Admiralty dispatch of colonial troops
The government agrees in principle to sending well trained naval personnel from Victoria to Hong Kong and China if needed. Lieutenant Governor favors offering 14 pound field carriages and equipment. Volunteers are ready though more recruits might be required to support Cerberus and Victorian garrison forces.
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Admiralty
Minister of Defence
Virworla
Hingong
South
Tecku forts attack criticized over Kempf role
A New York Tribune report notes Rear-Admiral Rewey replacing Admiral Kempf in 1940 duties to protect life and property and safeguard American interests. Kempf faced harsh criticism for not joining the Tecku forts assault.
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New York
Tribuns
Rewey
Kempf
Kemp
Tecku Forts
Chinene Viceroy Reports Hacking Those Who Sought to Undermine General Francois
The Chinene viceroy at Yunnan Jinn cables Minister Declasne of Kranes Foreign Affairs announcing he hacked those who tried to incite the public against General Francois. The message frames a drastic crackdown to preserve authority amid unrest.
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Yunnan
Jinn
M. Declasne
Kranes
Francois
Canton Boxing Event Leaves 190 Athletes Severely Harmed
Li Hong Chung among 190 boxing athletes severely harmed at Canton. Pirates and criminals linked to the disturbance. The event signals a crackdown against the lawless element and a strengthening of public safety measures in the region.
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Li Hong Chung
Canton
Report from Seymour on recent fighting near Peking
Admiral Seymour describes an advance beyond Yang-toun despite heavy losses from Boxer and Chinese Imperial forces. Railways were demolished, provisions scarce, and wounded hampered retreat starting Tuesday, 19th. Persistent combat with bayonet charges and Chinese troops making friendly advances at the imperial armoury on the 28th.
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Seymour
Brodrick
Peking
Tien-tein
Plas
Beymour
Yang-toun
Armor y captures amid treacherous fire and heavy losses
British forces fought to defend and later burn the armoury after repulsing repeated recapture attempts. Admiral Seymour notes wounded hampered relief and several days’ delay. Casualties totaled about 1,000 across British and allied forces, with Germans and Italians among the killed and wounded. Imperial forces report 2,000 engaged, while Boxers suffered heavy losses in a London dispatch.
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Bu T
Seymour
Warship Strikes Rock During Gulf Engagement
An American warship named Oersgan struck a rock in the Gulf of Pechili. The hull took damage with nineteen wall tiles damaged at the bottom. Chinese bombardment targeted the western side of Tientsin, though their shells exploded ineffectively.
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Oersgan
Yoatarday
Gulf of
Pe-chi-li
Temeel
Tientals
Arsenal Capture Reported Amid Turmoil in Tien Font
An arctic fragment reports allied troops capturing an arsenal near Tien Font on a Wednesday. British marines suffered fatalities and fifteen were wounded in the operation, according to scattered war dispatches.
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Lowvos
Fuly
I Wraenal Mortheant
Tien Tain Font
Australian Assistance Promised in June 80
The Premier stated that he had been contacted by Tiaperia authorities regarding China. He announced that on behalf of West Australia, Lorend, in concert with allied victories, the Australia squadron ships would be dispatched to Hong Kong.
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Tiaperia
China
West Augralia
Australia
Australian Warships Ordered to China
Wetuisarow Rear Admiral Pears received strict orders Saturday afternoon to dispatch three warships to China. The cruiser Mo hawkt and a guards boat were sent from Auckland, while another cruiser was en route from Sydney to Auckland and will be ordered to proceed to China on arrival.
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Wetuisarow
Pears
Chine
Statement by Mr Holder Apataig on dispatch to China
Mr Holder speaks in reference to a sealed cabinet paper about sending three war vessels to China. He asserts the cabinet is united and notes the revelation of the contents of dispatch may affect the situation.
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Holder
Mr Chamberlain
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