WAR IN CHINA

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 193, 6 September 1900, Page 3

WAR IN CHINA

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WITHPBAWAL MEANS ENCOURAGING <if ADVOCATES. RUSBIA TAKES A "LONE HAND." 1 OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. (Received 5, 9 a.m.) Hong Kong, September 4. Europeans here and at Shangai are amazed at the suggested withdrawal of the Allies and declare that it will simply encourage a repetition of horrible atrocities. ' Mr. Rockliill, special American Com- i missioner to China, in the course of an interview at Shanghai, said the present r was a beautiful occasion for enforcing a settlement and ensuring the protection of foreigners'* lives and property. Difficulty is being experienced in communicating with Sir Claude Mac- ' Donald, messages being delayed. ' Washington, September 4. ' Mr. Ehhu Root, Minister for War, denies that the American troops have ' been recalled. \ Paris, September 4. j Lo Temps in an inspired communi- * cation, says Russia, France, America, and Japan favour withdrawal from Peking, and that Great Britain is not indisposed. London, September 4. The Standard declares that Great Britain and Germany are able to hold the province of Pechili until China gives satisfaction, (Received 5, 9.12 a.m.) London, September 4. Count Lamsdorf's circular to the Powers states that at the outset Russia laid down principles for the guidance of the* Allies, whereto all agreed. This statement is interpreted as a Russian claim of, paramountey in China. ' Great Britain awaits Sir Claude Mac Donald's report on the situation. Paws, Sep - ember 4. The newspaper Debate foresees that a it is Russia's intention, when the transSiberian railway is completed, to occupy Peking alone. . Hong Kong, September 4. At the instance of the Austrian Embassy, Chung Li, a Manchu member of the Tsung-li-Yamen, has been { arrested on a charge of affording protection to rebels. g, RUSSIANS MARCHING ON KIRIN. ' CHINESE EMPEROR ASSERTING HIMSELF. II HUNG CHANG TO OPEN NEGOTIATIONS. Received 5, 10 p.m. Toeio, September 5. >■ The Japanese Press is unanimously ] of opinion that Russia's action terminates the Concert of the Powers. * Hong Kong, September 5. c The Russians are marching on Kirin, where the Chinese have established a <■ large arsenal. An edict, attributed to the Emperor, n dated August 19th, orders Li flung a Chang to open negotiations with the 7' Powers, the Court meanwhile remaining at Taiyuenfu. The Emperor directs the Viceroys of the Yang-tze districts to protect the missionaries and merchants. THE SITUATION AT PEKING. j VIEWS OP MINISTERS AND COMMAN- ! DERS BEING ASCERTAINED. ' Received 5, 10 p.m. 4f:. London, September 5. The Powers are eliciting the views i of Ministers and commanders at Peking as regards the position and the proposed withdrawal. _ ' It is suspected Chinese are delaying cypher messages. DETAILS Off THE FIGHTING. SICKNESS AMONGST THE ALLIES. Received 6, 0.45 a.m. ThubBDAY Island, September 5. By China files to hand the Chinese lost heavily at the battle of Putsang, over 200 being left for dead in the field. General Gaselee's handling of the troops was excellent. The fighting at Nea-chwang was at first confined to the rabble and the Boxers, but the Imperial troops made their appearance and attacked the town early in the morning of August 4th, and fighting lasted the whole day. Then two fiussian gunboats shelled the native city, with the result that the Chinese, headed by Telastai, fled across the river. There were no casualties amongst the Russians and very few Chinese. Two Japanese gunboats were present, but took no part in the lighting. Dysentery is rife amongst the Allied forces, the Japanese suffering most. The German Mission at Lakhang was looted on the 13th. The Manchus are revenging themselves on their Chinese enemies by means of the stomach cutter, a terrible instrument of torture representing a chafl-cutter, which had been Out of use one hundred and sixty years. MISSIONARIES AT PEKING. (Received 5, 5.25 p.m.) Sydney, September 5. A private cable announces that the Rev. Howard Smith and wife, Australian Missionaries, are safe at Peking.