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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1900
Page
16
Reuters reports a British legation incident in Peking with claims of 1000 Europeans killed and a relief column blocked. Chinese forces move toward Tien-tsin as authorities scramble for response amid the crisis.
Loxvox July 4 dispatch reports 90 000 advancing rebels in Manchuria. The uprising torched a mission station and killed native Christians at Mukden. Rebels also wrecked a railway bridge between Mukden and Niuchwang, 110 miles southeast.
Chinese forces entrench under the Tien-tsin wall and hold the Lutai railway as bombardment resumes. Foreigners aboard a steamer report the town again surrounded. women and children flee toward safety amid renewed shelling.
Admirals Alxiers of Russia and Seymour deem relief to Peking impossible until they are largely reinforced. They aim to hold Tientsin, but if unsuccessful they will retreat to Tu ku.
Fragments describe brutal acts by Chinese insurgents including mutilation of the dead and displaying victims’ heads on bamboo stakes. The vivid accounts allege widespread cruelty and killings attributed to the uprising.
Reports indicate Germany plans to deploy about 15,000 soldiers to China, signaling a major military move amid evolving international tensions. Officials have not confirmed timing or specific operational role.
Brigader General Sir Kes Inall Hort reports that all legations at Petco except Britain were distressed on June 2. Diplomats sought shelter at the British Legation as it was shelled by Chinese forces.
Reported by runners from Peking to Admiral Seymour that the British Legation had provisions on June 24 but scarce ammunition. Europeans controlled the gate west of the legation with guns seized from Chinese forces. Chinese flooded the northern countryside to aid their defense, according to official dispatches.
The Netherlands and allied powers press for a swift accord while Shanghai remains tense. The treaty delegation faces renewed pressure as daily clashes continue near key lines, with top negotiators insisting on firm terms despite danger.
Reuters dispatch from Shanghai notes the British Legation offered little resistance until food and ammunition ran out and was then captured by Chinese forces. The report claims mass killings of over 1,000 Euro et alcs during the collapse.
The American warship Oregon, which recently struck a rock in the Gulf of Pechi li sustaining somewhat serious damage, has again been floated.
The Express correspondent reports Chinese sharp-shooters wounded Admiral Seymour while he sat inside a house in Tien-Tsin. The incident underscores ongoing hostilities and the risk to senior officers amid the siege.
Chinese viceroys warned they will be held responsible for any loss of territory. All viceroys except Che-Kiang profess determination to preserve peace in the Yang-tee-Kiang provinces.
Emperor William of Germany proclaims that the Powers seek no partition of China and aim to reestablish a strong Chinese government. Dated July 5, 540 m, from Lowpow, the statement asserts unity and stability in East Asia amid discussions of influence and governance.
Rauter's correspondent notes a large Chinese force numbering at least 140,000 between Tien-tsin and Peking. He adds that General Nich leads 10,000 men advancing on the region as a major military move developing along the front.
Japan has organized a vast army with remarkable speed. There are 150000 Japanese troops afloat and 80000 more ready to embark, signaling a major mobilization and potential expansion of military readiness.
Allied forces seized the native city at Tien-tain and destroyed a Chinese fort that was firing on the Faropean concessions. The action marks a decisive advancement with significant impact on the theater of operations.
The Times correspondent from Shanghai reports that the Peking legations, defended by 2700 troops, repulsed an assault by about 15,000 Boxers and Chinese soldiers. The account notes uncertainty about exact dates and mentions possible later events including the capture of a legation and a massacre.
The English Turf reports sensational bidding at Loypoy on July 5. At the first offer of the late Duke of Westminster s yearlings, twelve head sold for at least 45500 guineas. Robert Sevier, formerly of Australia, paid 10000 guineas for a Persimmon Ornament filly and bought two more at 6500 and 5000 guineas.
Stanley Rowley, Australia’s short-distance amateur champion, defeated Wadsley at Wolverhampton yesterday. He won the 100 yards event by two yards, covering the distance in 10.2 seconds.
In the House of Commons last night Mr St John Brodrick said allied forces made no progress toward Peking but saw no reason to believe admirals planned a backward movement.
The British Consul at Hankow reports the British Legation there was still resisting on Sunday July 1, indicating ongoing tensions in Hankow amid the resisting efforts by the legation authorities.
At the Works Department Perth the time for the reet of ten ders for rations ondertakings closed. The lowest tenders listed are Mount Morgans police station Mr W Arnott Wilona Lake Way police station and post office Mount Sir Samuel post office Messie Crooks and Brooker.
Historical clipping notes a purchase of buns or tottles with wrappers intact, remarking on complete product packaging and sale terms at a local vendor. The item appears as a brief miscellaneous market line with emphasis on preserved wrappers and exact product type.
A Delagoa newspaper reports Strathcona's Horse landed at Kosi Bay and then cut the Netherlands railway, now said to have captured Komati Poort where the line crosses into the Transvaal. W. Ge Yarer Sew Baath Wales died of inhand at Pretoria. J Waite of New South Wales slightly wounded. J Seu of South Australia severely wounded at Lindley. Wool Rei J BE Wawkesley and W A Scott of South Australia captured at Lindley. Tod Rose of Victoria died of enteric fever. The Prince of Wales has fitted a Sandringham farmhouse as a hospital for invalided officers and soldiers.
The district gold returns for the month of dune list amounts received at the mint, excluding penny weights and grains. This summary notes totals by district and notes the overall mint receipts.
In South Australia, George Barrell was riding a trolley on Port Adelaide road when an incident caused him to fall. Both wheels passed over his body, causing fatal injuries described as instant death. Local authorities will investigate the crash and identify the precise cause.
The colony’s population reached 178196 on June 30 up 9785 from last year. Females numbered 61795 of the total.
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