Cablegrams Warn Powers Over Boxer Interference
Foreign fleets assemble at Taku as tensions rise. A Chinese general faces disgrace amid calls to suppress boxers and curb interference from foreign forces.
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Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
4
Attacking the Boxers A Cosmopolitan Invasion
The Shanghai press urges dispatch of a thousand troops from Hong Kong to the north of Chin to quell the Boxer disturbance. The article notes no immediate need at Hong Kong and that troops would soon be replaced from India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press of
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Chin
India
Foreign troops at Peking stir Chinese protest
The Taung-i-Yemen was formally retested amid reports of large foreign troop presence in Peking. The declaration brands the troops’ presence as tantamount to a foreign invasion threatening Chinese independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Theas
Jis
Destruction of NatlawaYS Continues Amid War Reports
Admiral Congo reports ongoing destruction of railway lines in Chinese waters by Bexars, blaming inert Chinese troops. He urges foreign troops to protect the lines. The United States Government joins an order to Congo to preserve America's independence of action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conge
Armerican
Chiinoys
Bexars
United States
Congo
America
Marines Interfere With Railway Repair Near Peking
Report states foreign marines have boarded a train bound for Jeave Tien Tein to assist in repairing a damaged rail line to Peking. The incident disrupts traffic and involves military personnel from Yemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yemen
Parmul
Jeave ‘Tien-Tein
Peking
Suppression of Boxers Warned by Empress
Foreign embassies in Peking have summoned the Dowager Empress to suppress the Boxers, warning that failure to act would invite direct intervention by the Powers without reference to the Chinese government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Inaarreo A
The Boxers' Unrest and Patriotism Tale in Brief
A compact note recalls Boxer disturbances and a sense of guided patriotism amid turmoil. It mentions notable figures and places, highlighting social strife, regional leadership, and the era's tensions without graphic detail or sensationalism.
Empress’s Sympathy to Boxers Reported from Peking
Telegraph from Peking says Empress Dowager’s sympathy for the Boxers is evident though native troops show doubt. General Nichai wa’s forces reportedly win over Boxers but face disruption as troops withdraw to Lutai while boxed by resistance. Hobar reports urging Noxera to disperse, with no choice but to fight. He warns of serious trouble for powers if Boxers are not quelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Claude Macdonald
Peking
China
Nichwaa
Lo Faye
Lutai
Piace
Nish
Hin
Hobar
Noxera
Oscar
Foreign Fleets at Tak Refuge for Foreigners
Twenty two to thirty one warships are reported at Tak as Admirals discuss seizing land to create a safe refuge for foreigners. The plan aims to provide inviolable sanctuary for noncitizens amid mounting tensions and potential incursions by rival fleets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tak
Twka
Finutanyo
Cemat
British Troops Move Toward Peking Amid European Aid
A British naval force of 650 men under Admiral Fremantle, with Hotchkiss guns, trained at Tien Tain yesterday. They were joined by 100 Americans, 40 aliens, and 23 Atabians. A second unit of 600 British, Tsponese, Russian and French marines advanced on the capital seeking to reach Peking by night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
Tien Tain
British advance inland toward Pekin amid rail damage
British forces, acting on Viceroy of Perhili's advice, move inland toward Pekin. Foremost railway lines damaged beyond Rangtun. Their retreat and regrouping hindered as they aim to return to Tak aalely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perhili
Pekin
Rangtun
Tak Aalely
Japan and Russia Strained Over Korea Silence
Loxcox June 10 reports that Russia's encouragement of Korean silence toward Japan worsens tensions between Japan and Russia, signaling greater diplomatic strain in East Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxcox
Russia
Japan
Mrs Gladstone Sinking Slowly Under Advice
Mrs Gladstone sinks slowly as advisers push traditional methods to counter decline. The note cites Lowpow and Jane 9 as influences on the unfolding situation. Names appear in fragmented OCR form and may reflect historical context or garbled attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowpow
Jane
Gladstone
Duke of Wellington Death Announced at Age Four
The death of the Duke of Wallington is announced at the age of four. Loxnor and Tane 9 report the event with brief obituary style noting the name and age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Wellington
Loxnor
Tane
Duke of Wallington
Robson Charge Hearings Detail Political Turmoil
Telegrams reveal the Select Committee examining Mr Robson at Pears on June 11. Counsel E A Barney questioned witnesses while Robson retracted claims against Lynn Hull and criticized the chair. Sir John Forrest faced questions over Londonderry Leases and Marmion, with denials of deals for a Nanaine railway and hints of political maneuvering. The hearing also covered dates, appointments, and officials including Madden and McKnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pears
Robson
Ogal
E. A. Barney
Lynn Hull
Hull
Harney
Rob[ems
John Forrest
Marmion
M. “Mines
Becuse Nieben
WR Thromeel
Landa
Madden
Northam
Mc Throasell
England
National Bank
Mc Knight
Wortham
Inquest Finds Death From Overdose In West Australia
West Australia Panra June 7 An inquest into the death of George Hewiteon Rawlins found he died from a sleeping draught overdose while suffering effects of excessive drinking The Police Court heard William Gritten is charged with stealing the racehorse Star and was committed for trial Hugh Pickering and Michael John Burns were sentenced to two years with hard labour for robbery with violence Refers to the Commonwealth Bill referendum and local mining tender activity across the colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Hugh Pickering
Michael John Burns
Premier's Rhinbory trip amid coal dispute and rain
Telegrams report the Premier will visit South Western districts after leaving for Rhinbory. Coal jumpers at Albany clash with Adelaide Company over pay while tensions between crews rise. Weather turns favorable after last night's heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peera
Rhinbory
South Western
Albany
Adelaide
H.mlb
Europe
George's Sound
Rolantecead
Mir Clare
Toca
Tumpert
Mollwraith
McExcharn
Dongate Jn
Cyclone Injures Inmates in Cottage at Pawrs
A cyclone passed the Claminsnt river near Simday morning demolishing a brick cottage occupied by Frank Maloney and others. All inmates were injured though not seriously as trees along a belt about 60 yards wide were toppled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawrs
Frank Maloney
Sudden Death of Olin Cantwell in Fremantle Workshop
Olin Cantwell was found lying on the floor of a workshop in Fremantle this morning in a dying condition. Ten minutes before death he appeared quite ill as responders were called and the scene assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Cantwell
Fremantle
Plague outbreak hits Brisbane and Rockhampton facilities
A report notes bubonic plague incidents in Baranany and near Rockhampton with a patient in quarantine at a hospital. Fresh cases prompt quarantine measures as authorities investigate and contain spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baranany. Dane
Brisbanes
Rockhampton
Ube
Plague In Adelaide Claims A Second Life At Hospital
Two new plague cases reported in Adelaide Hospital with George Payne dying on Sunday morning and John O Sullivan admitted May 15. Payne, once in Richmond, reportedly contracted the illness shortly before admission. The hospital block is quarantined as officials investigate transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Ind Wanvett
George Payne
Troonn
John O'Sullivan
Payne
Hingo Heer
Richmond
Reitz
Miss Kingsley Dies After Service in Africa
Miss Kingsley, noted adventurer and Africa expert, died of enteric fever while aiding Bor prisoners at Bimonstown. Her death, described as the passing of a ministering angel, marks a significant loss to colonial era exploration and African affairs scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoatontay
Mary Ki
Aftica
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taku
Tlentsin
Mrs Gladstone
MR Robson
West Australia
C, Robt
Arnow
Wrointeot
Inviton
Anaconda
Murrin Muerin
John Suultt
Morgans
Beatth
J. Gueat
Queenslaniy
Miss Kingsley
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