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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1900
Page
3
The Lieutenant Governor received a telegram from Me Chamberlain stating that Her Majesty's Government gladly accepts a naval brigade believed ready for service afloat and ashore. Their destination will depend on information from China, upon receipt of which a ship will be chartered. The Home Government will fund transport expenses.
Armazoa July 6 The gunboat Protector will be ready to leave next week. Her full fighting arrangement will be 100 men. All costs are to be defrayed by the Imperial Gore.
The dispatch from Lornow dated July 6 describes mass killings during the siege of Peking. It reports about a thousand foreigners killed, including four hundred soldiers and Imperial Court staff, and notes that the legation buildings were burned.
London July 6 report says major powers prepare to send large troops to China. Romie and Japan reportedly dispatched 100000 men each, with Britain Germany and France about to send 20000 apiece.
In the House of Commons that night Mr W St John Brodrick Secretary for Foreign Affairs said the government had received no confirmation of the reported massacre at the British legation.
Fragmentary text describes hourly reports and replies between Admiral units and Britain. It notes tensions with Japan and movement toward frontal action, with dated references and unclear phrasing. Strong entities are not clear due to garbled OCR.
Chinese authorities in Peking and the Viceroys are cautioned by Britain through the Chinese Minister in London that any harm to legations or foreigners will make those responsible personally guilty. The note reflects heightened tension as foreign interests seek assurances.
The Viceroy of Nanking reviewed anti Boxer proclamations amid fighting before relief of Tien-Tain. Chinese casualties were reported at 800 in the earlier engagement.
Reports from Berlin and Vienna say Russia rejected Britain’s proposal to give Japan a mandate to restore order in China. The Berlin Communique notes Germany was asked to persuade Russia to consent, but Germany refused, fearing damage to relations with Russia.
The news of the genteel maser at the foreign regilln circulated via Bronstein Chote and simultaneous Shanghai. No celieless indaruation is obtainable. Vin enporte ol tarribte Inichotios circulated for Shanghai. These were based chiefly on mysterious hints given by Chinese officials.
A Chinese secret society named the Triad is described as mounting threats that could trouble the region as authorities monitor the organization. The report notes concerns of unrest and potential clashes linked to its activities. Local officials urge vigilance while seeking more information.
A fragmented report describes Admiral Seymour receiving a wound during a naval incident. The sparse text notes a gliding wound on the admiral and hints at ongoing activity, with no further confirmed details or context available.
Allied forces destroyed arms and ammunition valued at £2,000,000 at the Tien Taia arenas, signaling a significant strategic clearance. No injuries reported.
The Emperor William of Germany announced to the Obinewe Viceroya that he will pay 1000 tolls equal to £170 for every foreigner rescued at Peking.
A translated dispatch from Loxvos dated July 8 reports General Francois and his party arriving safely at Lo-aki. Japan agrees to permit relief for foreigners at Peking and to strengthen forces at Takii to 23,000 men through an accord with the Powers.
A Daily Mail correspondent reports that General Yang Lu and the Dowager Empress showed a wish to suppress the Boxers during a Peking council. Prince Tuan and General Keng-yue fled the chamber amid shouts of Down with the foreigners, as popular unrest surged with attacks on foreign missions.
Colonel John Hey, Secretary of State, informs the Powers that the United States will protect Americans and support a loyal Chinese government to restore order. After this, American forces will be withdrawn.
Captain Keyes of the torpedo boat destroyer Fame reports capturing twelve men believed Chinese aboard a vessel near Te Ku. The Fame continues operations clearing the Pei Ho River toward Tientsin to secure the waterway.
A number of Chinese nobles engage in recruiting work across Thine provinces to bolster the Boxers ranks.
In the wake of the Boxer rising a serious crisis hit markets. A heavy fall impacted securities in China with widespread concern among investors and officials seeking stability amid ongoing unrest.
The Hong Kong government declines the services of Germans who recently secured permission from the Exsisor to volunteer for island defense. They agree to employ their 86 mpocin constable instead.
Reported earlier that the Emperor and Empress of China were poisoned by opium and that the Emperor died from its effects. The Empress is said to be insane.
Chinese regulations in Shanghai reveal Boxers harming native Christians in Peking with one conversion to Roman Catholicism noted amid the unrest.
Tolonal G. O. Doble of the 16th Bengal Lancers is ordered to China. France has sent troops to China, with a similar number to embark by the 20th. The news notes a coordinated Allied build‑up in the Far East amid tensions.
Reports allege Prince Tan poisoned the Dowager Empress and the Emperor of China whom he recently deposed, prompting inquiries into the succession and royal stability amid the upheaval.
A garbled dispatch cites 12,000 foreign troops in Tien-Tain and a projected march to Peking requiring around 60,000 forces. It notes Italy preparing or sending 7,000 men and hints at broader international mobilization, though many figures appear unreliable.
German arubaseacer Barch Netteler was shot as a British guard tried to shield him, killing several Chinese soldiers in the ensuing clash.
A miner returning from Peking to Shanghai via the British Consul recounts that two legations were captured, the Boxers and allied forces suffered heavy losses, and that foreigners did not fear the legations. He notes exhausted ammunition and fear of approaching foreign compounds.
A circular from the Secretary of State to Australian Governments notes Germany applied for permission to buy horses and mules in the colonies. The message requests Colonial Governments assist German authorities where possible. Animals are to be sent to China. West Australia’s Premier pledges to provide the needed help.
Native runners report Governor Hoigh, with a large party including women and children, leaving the besieged town and moving toward Cape Coast Castle via Deniers. Colonel Willzeeks in command of the Karinesi relief column notes the accounts and ongoing confusion.
A Queensland loan of £1,140,000 is underwritten at twenty shillings. The stock shows Jeslings in the market with a nominal premium of a quarter of a shilling.
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