THE REBELLION IN CHINA.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 105, 23 June 1900, Page 3

THE REBELLION IN CHINA.

THE CAPTURE OF TAKU. [PIE PMSS ASSOCIATION.] (Received 22, 9.35 a m.) London, June 21. The Japanese official report of the capture ef Taku f arte states that the aliie* landed twelve hunUred men, intending to attack the fort ia the rear, while rimaltaneeuely the Admirals attacked from the sea at the expiration of the ultimatum ; but the Chinese, by opening the attack prematurely, defeated the plan. i The Japanese c»pturel the first'fort on the north, the British the second, and the Germans and Russians the two southern forts. Admiral Bruce reports that the Chinese Admiral was present during the bombardment of T<tku forts. The Chinese flag was flying on the Imperial cruisers during the action, and the Admiral agreed to anchor with the allied fleet, meanwhile extinguishing 1 bis engine fires. The Daily Telegraph statf s that after burning the Catholic Cathedral and a whole quarter of Tientsin, the Boxers invaded the railway station and came within fifty yards of the Buesian troops, who fired fifteen rounds from their big guns and killed three hundred. Li Hung Chang declares he is mediating for a cessation of hostilities.

ADMIRAL SEYMOUR REACHED PEKING. THE POWERS ARRANGING FOR REINFORCEMENTS. (Received 22, 7.30 p.m.) Hong Koug, June 21. The Japanese Consul at Shanghai reports that Admiral Seymour reacoed Poking. All the diplomats are safe. The Powers continue te prepare reinforcements for China. An entire Japanese division is embarking in a few days. BOMBARDMENT OF TIENTSIN. THE WHEREABOUTS OF ADMIRAL SEYMOUR. (Received 22, 11.30 p.m.) London, June 22. Admiral Kempt? cibles that Tientsin is being bombarded. The American Consulates there and a great portion of the foreign concessions have been destroyed. The reli f force, including 130 American marines, is marching on Tientsin.

Vice-Admiral Bruce report*, under date 21st, that he has been without news of Admiral Seymour for the last seven days The Utter was then thirty miles corth-wt s", of Tientsin. A PROCLAMATION BY THE ADMIRALS. (Received 22, 11.40 p.m.) j Bo.vo Kong, Juoe 22. In response to tie request of the Consuls, Li Hung Cbang remains in Oantoo, fearing his dtpirture might be the signal for a revolution. The Viceroy has suppressel the Sze-chuan insurrection. A proclamation issued by tlvi Admirals informs the Viceroy that the armed force is directed exclusively against the Boxers and others resisting the march to Peking and to the rescue of foreigners. RUSSIA'S ASSURANCE. SHE IS ONLY SUOOOURING FOREIGNERS. Received 23,1.36 a.m. New Yoke, .June 22. Russia is assuring the Powers that her activity in China is strictly limited to the succour of foreigners, an announcement which is regarded at Washington as a direct outcome of Mr. I Hay's influence.