Indianapolis Journal, Volume 50, Number 209, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 July 1900 — Page 1

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Mjtouiois axti-foreigxer slaix uy 3iLTi.oi boxers. Tue Prince Deserted by III Generals Dariuc n Desperate Fight Iletween Hin Troop and Rebels. CHINESE FORCES DIVIDED according to a report fhosi Peking via shaxghai. Uadlc Said to Have Taken IMnoe Outside the Capital Last Sunday, ami Prince Tuan Was Defeated. ANOTHER BATCH OF . RUMORS legationers reporter to- have been alive ox jlly 21, Alio Said to Be Defending Themselves in Aorthern Cathedral .cnr the "Forbidden City.' IETTER FROM MACDONAID BAYixo Tin: legatioxs were tjx. OCR CO.XSTAXT Fine OX JULY t. Dispatch from Shanghai YVhlch A aerta the Legationers Are on the Way to Tien-Tsin Under Guard. LONDON, Jul j 28. The Shanghai correspondent of the Daily Express wiring- yesterday, says: "It is reported here that a large sec.tion of the Boxers has revolted against Prince Tuan, alleging that he is making tools of them for his own ends. A desperate conflict took place outside of Peking on Sunday. Prince Tuan personally led his followers, two of his generals having deserted him. The battle lasted several hours, and Prince Tuan was defeated and EUROPEANS LEAVIXG PEKIXC. . All the Foreign Ministers, Eeept Von Ketteier, May Dc Safe. ' LONDON, July 27. The Shanghai correspondent of the Dally Telegraph says: Trutswortby information which reached me to-day (Friday) convinces me that all the ministers, except Baron Von Ketteler, are still alive. Some of the European survivors are leaving Peking." Protected by the Government. BRUSSELS, July 27.-The Belgian vice consul at Tlen-Tsin, In a dispatch dated Che-Foo, July 25, says: "It Is persistently reported here (Tlen-Tsin)' that the legations are safe and sound and under the protection of the Chinese government. "About 10.000 Chinese soldiers are intrenched at Fec-Tsang, fourteen kilometers from Tlen-Tsin." 4: In a Cathedral. BERLIN", July 27. A dispatch received here to-day, dated Tien-Tsln, July 21, says: "A messenger who left Peking on Sunday, July 15, brought to-day to the customs officer here new3 that Prince. Chlng's soldiers had been fighting Frince Tung's troopa and had been defeated. The foreigners were defending themselves in the rorthern cathedral near the forbidden city." MINISTERS ALIVE JILY St. Another Chlame Report C'oarrrnlnK the Legationers In Peking. LONDON, July 4 a. m. Lyman J. G a ire's statement that there is still hope, but that it Is constantly diminishing. Is he M here to define accurately the situation. The Chinese minister in London, Sir Chih Chen Lo Fen Luh. yesterday received a telegram from Shcug. director of railways and telegraph?, to the effect that an imperial decree In the following terms was istued on July 21: "It Is fortunate that all the foreign representatives except Baron Von Ketteler are found in safety and unharmed. Provisions In the shape ,of foodstuffs, vegetables and fruits will be supplied to the legations in order to show our courtesy." The Morning Post goes so far as to assert that there I no direct communication between the Chinese authorities in Peking and London and that tho ministers arc safe. However this may be, it is quite certain that the attempts of the French, Italian and other consuls to get direct replies from Peking have, utterly failed, and It is pointed out that the ability to supply the legations with fruit and vegetables involves the conclusion that communication 1 not impeded by tue Boxers. Thus, dciplte the daily alternation of hopes and fears, the reiterated Chinese assertions of the safety of the ministers fail to carry conviction and the. decision rf the United Elates not to delay military measures is approved as the only possible course to pursue. The Dally News says that the negotiations with the Chinese authorities, if there be any authority In China, are useless. It turns out that as early as July 12 an appeal from the Emperor of China to Queen Victoria for mediation, dated July S. was handed to the Marquis of Salisbury, and it Is understood that the other powers were not communicated with until July 2m. The Shanghai correspondent of the Dally Express asserts that three versions of Sir Claude UacDonald's letter of July 6 are

current there and that it is believed that all three originated from Chinese sources, lie adds, however, that Li Hung Chang says the legation party ought to reach Tien-Tsln on Sunday. The Morning Post correspondent at CheFoo, wiring on "Wednesday, says there is a rumor that Prince Chlng rescued the legationers and conveyed them to a place of safety. General Sir Albert Gaselee has started for Taku. The attitude of Germany and the United States, respectively, toward the Chinese problem Id a theme of considerable discussion. It is stated In Berlin, with a show of authority, that both Germany and Russia are determined to lntlict exemplary punishment. The Berlin papers, on the whole, adversely criticise President McKinley'a conciliatory policy. The London Standard also complains that the official declarations of Washington have a "perceptibly uncertain sound." and says Washington politicians use a great many words to say a simple thing, and this, we know, Is one device of people who wish to slip out of an unwelcome obligation. It Is probable, however, that when the time for action arrives President McKinley will not refuse to co-operate." The Daily Chronicle says: "Secretary Hay shows at last some grasp of the situation." In order to test the Chinese assurances regarding the safety of the legations the Italian consul at Hong-Kong on Friday requested the acting viceroy of Canton to communicate with the Italian minister. Marquis Salvago Raggi, and to obtain a reply from him concerning a matter known only to tho minister and the consul. Today the acting viceroy replied that it was impossible for him to accede to the request, as all messages were received from Peking through tho Governor of ShanTung secretly. I or, this reason he was compelled to refuse. It is asserted at Hong-Kong that a Chinese transport now coaling at Canton is going to Shanghai to bring Li Hung Chang back. The United States auxiliary cruiser Buffalo and the British third-class cruiser Mohawk have arrived at Hong-Kong. 1 UNCONFIRMED REPORTS.

Legationers Said to Re En Route to Tien-Tsin Letter from MacDonald. LONDON, July 27. This morning's reports from Shanghai reiterate the allegation that the surviving members of the diplomatic corps have already left Peking on their way to Tien-Tsin and add that tho foreigners are being escorted by troops of Jung Lu, commander-in-chief of the Chinese forces. This move is stated to be the outcome of very stormy interviews between LI Hung Chang and the foreign consuls, and to have been taken in the hope of abating the wrath of the powers and delaying the advance of the allies toward Peking. Advices received from same sources state that half tho foreigners in Peking have been killed or wounded or have died as the result of the privations they had undergone. Simultaneously comes a cable dispatch to the Dally Mail from Shanghai announcing that a letter has been received from Sir Claud MakMiakVUe British minister to China, under date of Peking, July 6, saying the legations were under constant fire and that three were still standing, but that the foreigners were receiving no assistance from the authorities. Sir Claude wrote ho hoped the legationers would be able to hold out for a fortnight, but if they wero pressed their resistance could not last moro than four days at tho utmost. The text of the Shanghai dispatch to the Daily Mail follows: "Shanghai, July 27. A letter Just received here from Sir Claude MacDonald, dated Peking, July 6, follows: Ve are receiving no assistance from the authorities. Three legations are still standing, including the British. We also hold part of the city walls. The Chinese are shelling us from the city with three-Inch gun ana some smaller ones and are sniping us. Wo may be annihilated any day. Our ammunition and food are short. We would have perished by this time only the Chinese arc cowards and have no organized plan of attack. If we are not pressed we may hold cut a fortnight longer; otherwise four days at the utmost. I anticipate only slight resistance to the relief force.' Sir Claude concludes by advising the relief force to appear by the eastern gate or by way of the river. The losses of the foreigners in Peking up to July 6 were forty killed and eighty wounded." Some of the statements above are strikingly similar to the published version of Sir Claude MacDonald's letter of July 4. If not tho same letters, the Chlneso artillery would appear to be strangely Ineffective, as the casualties were the same according to tho letters of both dates. Ay lending color to the suggestion that the communications are identical it may be stated that the Belgian Foreign Offbo this morning received a dispatch from Shanghai under to-day's date, mentioning the receipt of a letter from Sir Claude MacDonald dated July 4, in which It was stated that tho besieged foreigners in Peking were reduced to horse fte3h. The Belgian consul at Shanghai afcso reports that a servant of the German minister, who left Peking July 9, grates that the British legation was oaly attacked at r.ishr, and If rcsunplied he believed could bnld o'.tt. The alleged departure of the ministers from Peking has led to a reassertlon of the belief that the story is part of a deeplaid plan by Chir.a to conceal the date of the massacre nt Peking, the suggestion being that Chines: officials will claim thai th ministers left Peking under a strong escort, but were ambusned and massacred by "Boxers' en route to Ti'n-Tln. However, although it Is still believed a massacre h?K occurred of tha foreign colony at Icking, the disposition now I to think tho ministers were omehow rescued from a tragic fate. VICEROY TAK SI'S STATE M E X T. All the Foreign Ministers in Peking; "Were Safe on July 23. NEW YORK. July 27 A dispatch to tho Herald from Canton. July 21. says: "Special tourlers who have Just arrived at the yanien of Viceroy Tak Su bring reports which, if true, confirm the previous messages asserting that the foreign ministers are safe in Peking. The viceroy wllJ tomorrow isaue a proclamation to the foreign residents and consuls worded as follows. ' 'I have the honor to inform you that f have just .received a message dated tho 22d inst. at Peking, saying that one of General Yung Lu Impeiial soldiers arrested a runner with a message from the British legation and that Yung Lu immediately informed the throne of the fact and ordered the ninner hack to the legation to inquire after the health of the ministers. The British minister replied that al! were well and hoped for ieace as earlv as possible. On the following day a deputy from the Tsung Li Yamen was sent to visit the legation. He met all the foreign ministers. Not one has been hurt. It is believed the danger is now over in Peking and all the ministers and foreigners are safe. 1 was glad when I read this mcsiag and hasten to Inform you to keen you satisfied. "it is eminently prorer to say that all that part of the proclamation must be taken cum grano sails, for it is the height (CONTINUED ON BECOND PAGET

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rULU lHUttJLJWUH CHINESE OFFICIALS HAVE STATE DKPAIIT.MEXT'S CIPHER CODE, And .May Hare Used It to Trick the Administration with n Fabricated Message from Conger, LIGHT- OF HOPE GROWING DIM CA III. KT OFFICIALS LESS SAXGIIXE .ÜV THAX A WEEK AGO. Consnl 'General Goodnow Coarse In Conferring vrlth LI Huug Chang Indorsed nt Washington CHINESE OFFER DECLINED THERE WILL RE XO SLSPEXSIOX OF MILITARY OFERATIOXS. Proposition to Surrender Legationers Will Xot Re Considered The President's Terms to De Adhered To. Special to tho Indianapolis Journal. WASHINGTON, July 27. The State Department has information, to which,v it gives .credence, that Yuan, governor of Shan-Tung province, and Sheng. director of railways and telegraphs, vhad knowledge of the contents of Secretary Hay's cablegram of Inquiry and the alleged answer of Minister Conger, both of which were In secret cipher of the department. This could only be possible if one or both of them iossesses a copy of the department code. State Department officials were positive yesterday that the Chinese had no knowledge of our code. They are not so positive to-day. . It will be remembered that the Conger message of July IS came In a long telegram, purporting to have been sent by tho Tsung LI Yamen, or Foreign Office, at Feklng to Governor Yuan, and by him transmitted to Sheng at Shanghai, who cabled it to Mr. Wu in Washington. At the Cabinet council today the above information was considered. The opinions of the Cabinet officers may be summed up in the expression of one of them that "while the light of hope that the ministers were alive on July 15 still shines, it Is burning very, dimly and may go out at any time.""" -w. -- W. Yv Rockhill, special commissioner to China, called on Secretary Hay this morning to receive his final Instructions. He leaves Washington to-morrow for San Francisco, and sails on the steamship America Maru on Aug. 3. He stated that while confident he could perform his duties satisfactorily, he believed that before he reaches China his task will become very complicated, as present indications show that the foreign powers are gradually drifting into a state of war with China. The course of Consul General Goodnow at Shanghai, in calling on Li Hang Chang, Is emphatically Indorsed by the State Department, despite the criticisms of certain Americans in Shanghai. In fact, in calling on LI, he simply obeyed the instructions of the State Department. A high official of that department, speaking of the matter to-day, said: "Do you suppose we are going to ignore the man of all others in China who has the greatest influence? Do you think we are so foolish as to let him stay in Shanghai without directing our consul general to endeavor to ascertain his plans and his business? He has said he was going tp Peking. We want to know what he Is going to do when he gets there. We want to know just what he thinks of the situation. You may be sure we will do everything and take advantage of every opportunity that will aid in the rescue of our peoplo in Peking, and in ending the present trouble." Secretary Gage said to-day, after the Cabinet council, that there is money now available in tho treasury to support an additional army of 73,000 men a year, if necessary, besides maintaining our present military establishment. The gold In the treasury aggregates $132,000,000. m OFFICIALS LOSIXG FAITH. Xotr Think: It lolle CnnKfr IUItntcli Might Have Been 'Fnked.M WASHINGTON, July 27. Unless mnip authentic assurances as to the condition of the Americans in Peking reach the State Department within a day or two the administration is likely to abandon whatever faith it has manifested thus far In the truthfulness of Chinese Information. The Chinese minister is confident that within that time there will lc news from Peking of a character to satisfy the most skeptical as to Its accuracy and he. is also confident that this will be good news from the American point of view. The State Department is still receptive, though looking with growing coldness on the numerous edicts and telegrams which are coming iron. China, all without bringing any news. The cablegrams of the day were from Consul General Goodnow, at Shanghai, and Consul Fowler, at Che-Foo. So much ot their messages as was given out for publication related to the welfare of rcr. tain American missionaries who haw? been made tho subject of inquiry by relatives in this country. The cables mangled .these messages and there is reason to doubt the value of the information attempted to be conveyed through them. Mr. Goodnow also had something to say about the political situation, and it is believed that that part of his message was not of an encouraging character. At any rate it was withheld from the press, probably "because the department did not regard it as wise to give tho stamp of its approval to matters which Mr. Goodnow wishes to be taken in a purely speculative sense. Ever since the receipt at Tien-Tsin of the autograph message from Mr. Conger, dated Peking. July I. State Department officfals have had grave doubts as to the authenticity of the cipher message attributed to him. dated Peking. July IS. There have been many little side lights on this message that afford ground for suspicion and now th British authorities have added their c;uota to the growing distrust cf things Chinete. It seems that a 2Xr. Warren at preient

acting as British consul at - Shanghai, has been told by Sheng, the famous Chinese director of posts and telegraphs, that 1'uan, the governor of Shan-Tung, told him (Sheng that a message had passed through to the United States from Mr. Conger on the ISth of July telling of the conditions at the British :egatIon. This cipher dispatch was "faked by Chinese officials. It is pointed out at the State Department however, that there are plausible explanations of this courious fact "which tend to show the authenticity of the cipher dispatch. Secretary Hay cabled Mr. Conger that he night have implicit faith in the person who brought the dispatch to him. Mr. Conger, therefore, nad a right to trust the man, - and possibly he told him in a general way the contents of the di-patch In case the messenger should be obliged to destroy it to insure his own safety. However that may be, the British government has thought Mr. Warren's report worthy the attention of our own government. EUROPEAN CRITICISM. State Department officials do not like tho European criticism more or less directly attributing to our government a lack of whole-heartedness in the effort to get to Peking. They point to what the American troops and marines have already done; to the los3 of life and limbs suffered by them, and to the repeated urgings of the American officials at every point looking to a forward movement on Peking. And in answer to the intimation that they are responsive to Chinese efforts to bribe us by the delivering of Mr. Conger at TienThin and thus Induce us to abandon the Peking campaign, the department lost no time this morning in making known the fact that it had not and would not countenance any such proposition. The intimation was given out that the purpose was to head off a formal proposition, which the department had been made aware of by Mr. Goodnow and by Admiral Rcmey. It is presumed that suggestions of this sort had been thrown out by the Chinese viceroy or their agents, though these had not been reduced to an official form. The department rather strengthened It? position through being enabled in this way to reject the proposition by anticipation. It was pointed out that even should the other powers agree to any such proposition we would not consider It until Mr. Conger's views were known. It Is thought that to agree to such a plan might result In sending the ministers forward with an Inadequate escort and if murdered we would then be estopped from demanding redress. Admiral Remey's dispatches have not in any way altered the plans of the government, and nothing at the Cabinet meeting occurred which changes In any way our position. The meeting was rather in the nature of a review of the situation and an exchange of views. It is the earnest desire of this government that the forward movement on Teking be made at tho earliest possible moment. Although neither General Chaffee's rank nor the number of troops under his command would entitle this government to press him for command of the international forces, the government feels that he personally is fit for such an honor, and if chosen would acquit himself with credit. If another commander is selected it is the wish of the President that the American force should not be divided as to command, but that, in carrying out its share of any movement, all orders to the American force should go through General Chaffee. In case the commanders of the allies cannot reach an agreement as to who shall command it may become necessary for the governments themsehes to decide the matter. While the secretary of state has sent out no circular on this subject, to those of the foreign ministers who have been seen and who have broached the subject, he has suggested this solution in the event of a bitch. It is earnestly hoped, however, that no such necessity will arise, but that the commanders themselves will reach an agreement. NOT ENOUGH TROOFS YET. The beginning of the campaign on Peking depends entirely on the gathering at Tien-Tsin of a sufficient number of troops. Therefore, anxious as it Is that the campaign shall be started at once, our government is watching the arrivals of the foreign legions and is pressing Admiral Remey for reports as to the military condition. Not all of his responses are given publicity for reasons of sound policy. It is reported that 28,000 soldiers aro already at Tien-Tsin not half of the force regarded as necessary to begin the movement. The State Department advices this afternoon, however, were to the effect that all of the Japanese troops have been landed. In which case the International force has been considerably augmented. The War Department, lacking exact Information on account of the slow telegraphic communication, believes that is has now about 3,500 trained and seasoned American troops in the vicinity o Tien-Tsin under the immediate commure'; of General Chaffee, assuming that the Grant has landed her passengers, which she i-hould have done if she sailed from Nagasaki on the 23th, according to the original intention. The Grant carried, in addition to General Chaffee, two squadrons of the Sixth Cavalry, S"0 men in all. who are expected to prove particularly serviceable in the Hat Chinese country. There also were on the vessel C60 unattached recruits, some members of the hospital corps and a battalion of 2.7) marines, making altogether 1,410 soldiers on board. The department believes that the last reinforcements ordered from the Philippines two battalions of the Fourteenth Infantry and a battery of the Sixth Artillery, about 900 men in all, have arrived at Tien-Tsln. If tne splendid marine force under Majof Waller is placed under Chaffee's command that officer will have altogether 4,200 troops. In addition to this force about 3,000 regulars are under orders, some of whom are on the way. for China, so that altogether the United folate? should have a respectable contingent In the international column when it starts for Peking. XO CIIAXGE IX PLAXS,

Campaign Will Xot De Suspended to Meet China Wishes. WASHINGTON. July ST. Secretary Hay. signalized his return to Washington from Canton this morning by the announcement that, under no circumstances, will the United States government accept the Chinese offer to turn over the foreign ministers to the Internationals at Tlen-Tsin in consideration of a suspension of the .campaign against Peking. A long cablegram was dispatched to-day to Rear Admiral Remey at Taku. and it is believed this instruction was laid upon him. The State Department claims to be purruing an entirely consistent course in this decision. The officials point out that all of the bitter criticism In the European papers directed against the United States policy is based on a total misunderstanding of the fundamental principles which have governed the actions of the department. At no time, it is said, has the State De-1-artment allowed the belief that the for-e-ign ministers at Peking were alive to lnCCONTIXUUD ON FIFTH PAGE.

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EMPEROR WILLIAM'S IXSTRLCTIOXS TO CIIIXA-BOUXD TROOPS. Remarkable Speech to the . Expeditionary Force That Embarked on. Three Transports Yesterday. NO QUARTER TO BE GIVEN "IF YOF 'CLOSE WITH THE EXE MY,' HE SAID, "HEMEMI1CR THIS: "Spare Xobody, Make Xo Prisoners' but Open the Way for Civilization by Killing All. HIS MAJESTY FOR HARMONY HAS APPEALED TO OTHER GREAT POWERS TO ACT IX L'.XISOX, German Government Seeking Horses In the L'nited States Comments on America's Policy, BREMERHAVEN, July 27.-Part of the German expeditionary force for China sailed to-day on board three transports. Emperor William, who was accompanied by two of his sons and the Imperial chancellor, . Prince Hohenlohe, witnessed the embarkation of the expedition, and delivered a farewell address to the troops. The Lokal Anzeiger says the Emperor, when addressing the troops, referred first to the responsibilities which had sprung up for the German empire abroad during the last decade. Germany's troops, he said, must now show in the face of the enemy whether their tendencies the tendencies which German military methods had followedwere right. Their comrades of the marine had already proved that the training and principles upon which that arm of forces had been built were right ones and now It was for the troops to do the same. "Every German has been filled with pride," continued his Majesty, "to learn that the highest praise bestowed upon German warriors has come from the mouths of foreign leaders. The task before you Is a great one. That a people like the Chinese should cast to the winds international rights a thousand years old and treat with scorn the sanctity of an ambassador and the rights of hospitality in a manner so horrible is unprecedented in the history of the world. Every civilization not founded on Christianity is sure to be brought to naught. So I S'tfd you out. May you all prove your German efficiency, devotion and bravery, bear joyfully all discomfort and uphold the honor and glory of our arms. You must set an example of discipline, self-domination and self-control. "If you close with the enemy, remember this: Spare nobody. Make no prisoner?. Use your weapons so that for a thousand years hence no Chinaman will dare look askance at any German. Open the way for civilization once for all." The address concluded as follows: "The blessing of the Lord be with you. The prayers of the whole people will accompany you in all your ways. My best wishes for yourselves and for the success of your arms will ever follow you. Give proofs of your courage no matter where. May the blessing of God rest on your banners, and may He vouchsafe to you to find a path for Christianity in that far off country. For this you have pledged yourselves to me with your oath to the colors. I wish you God speed. Adieu my comrades." The Lokal Anzleger's report of the speech differs from the semi-official reports notably In respect of the reference to sparing none and making no prisoners when coming into close quarters with the enemy, but the correspondent of the Associated Press was assured this evening, by a perfectly responsible person who heard the speech, that the Lokal Anzleger's report is correct. Xo Difference in Policy. It is reported that Emperor William has written letters to Queen Victoria, Emperor Nicholas, Emperor Francis Joseph and King Humbert, making a strong appeal on behalf of the maintenance of harmony among the powers against China, and dwelling strongly on the solidarity of Interests against the "yellow peril," by which all are threatened. Tho Vorwaerts, which declares that the Kaiser is secretly preparing a much larger force for China, says that it is being brought about by a second appeal within the regiments composing tho army for volunteers to serve in tho Second China Corps. The attitude of the United States is Judged much moro mildly oy the foreign officers than by the press generally. Discussing this question to-day a prominent foreign official said: "I do not believe that the United States will take up its isolated position on the Chinese question because it is evident that the Washington government, In principle, agrees wl.h the European powers. Moreover, if the United States were Just now to choose to go its own way It would Foon see disagreeable consequences resulting from such a course." Regarding the alleged Intention to begin the advance on Peking within a week the German government has no information. Some new hope that the legationers are alive has sprung up here, owing to several circumstances pointing that way, particularly the arrival of Baron von Ketteler's groom at Tien-Tsin with tho statement that the Europeans in Peking were alive on July 9. From detailed dispatches received here from German commanders, it Is clear that the lack of a commander during the TienTsin fight July 11 proved very hampering and retarded the capture of Tien-Tsin sevral days, thus causing much unnecessary bloodshed. The German press expresses the hope that the question of the commander in chief will soon oe solved. Herr Von Brandt, former German minister to China, writing in the Deutsche Revue, warns Germany against seeking territorial gains In China, urging her to follow the example of the United States and to confine her efforts to winning a large part of the Chinese market. First Lieutenant Yoa Borcka ts:a

sent to the United States to purchase horses for the Chinese expeditionary corps. The horses are to be delivered at San Francisco. Herr Lehmann, a German agent, has purchased 1.300 Australian horses for Tien-Tsin. A telegram reached here saying the German Catholic missionaries in Shan-Tung are still alive, and that six of them are In the interior. NO DIFFERENCE IN POLICY. LONDON, July 21-The Daily Graphic, commenting to-day upon Germany's Indignation as to tho attitude of the United States toward China, contends that, save for the fact that Secretary Hay Is less vindictive, there Is no difference of policy between Washington and Berlin. "By the exercise of a little sobriety," It says, "the United States government has been careful to keep open diplomatic channels, while it Is not a whit less zealous or active for the rescue of the Europeans In Peking than Germany. It Is precisely a case justifying tho policy of 'Holding the candle to the devil,' and Mr. Hay cannot be blamed for taking that course. Certainly such speeches as Emperor William made yesterday are calculated to do more harm than good." FIREMAN SCALDED TO DEATH.

Engineer So Badly Hurt lie May Die Collision on the I., D. JL XV. SPRINGFIELD. 111.. July 27.-Pas?enger trains Nos. 1 and 2 on the Indianapolis, Decatur & Western Railroad collided this afternoon at Camargo and Fireman Artie D. Gigas, of train No. 2, was pinned between the boiler and engine and scalded to death. Engineer Sandhoff, of .the same train, was injured so badly on the head that he will probably die. No passengers were seriously hurt. The engine and mail car on No. 2 were demolished. The switch was not thrown and the accident occurred near a curve. Engineer and Rrakeman Killed. BELLEVILLE, Ont. July 27. Two passenger trains on the Grand Trunk collided yesterday on a curve south of Madoc Junction. The engines were demolished and two cars telescoped. Two of the trainmen were killed and five persons Injured. The killed: Engineer Archie Edmunds, of Lindsay, scalded to death; Brakeman Samuel Burd, Belleville. MASSACRES IN CHINA AXTI - FOREIGXERS SLAUGHTERING MISSIONARIES AXD COXVERTS. 3Iony Europeans Reported Killed Dlspatehes from Ameriean Conan Is nt Shanghai and Che-Foo. LONDON, July 2$. The Dally Express has the following from Che-Foo, dated July 27: "Four more British missionaries have been murdered in the province of Shan-SI. Newa from native Christian sources says that for eight days a general massacre of foreigners has been in. progress in the provinces of Ho-Nan and ShanSL The governor of Shan-Tung has wired the consul here that he has prohibited the circulation of a proclamation threatening native Christians with death unless they I enounce Christianity." In missionary circles at Shanghai, according to a dispatch received here. It has been learned that all the missionaries at Pao-Ting, in the province of Pe-Chi-Ll, have been murdered. All the people of the mission at Amoy, province of Fo-Kien, are reported well. Eighteen missionaries have been massacred at Tung-Chau, where" the churches have been burned. DISPATCHES FROM COXSLLS, Massacre Reported by Mr. Goodnow Mr. Fowler's Reply to Inquiry. WASHINGTON, July 27.-The following uixpatch 'has been received at the State Department front Consul General Goodnow at Shanghai, dated July 27: "An official telegram received here on the ISth said that all foreigners and many native Christians had been killed at Tao-Ting, and the missions burned. Americans: The Sincox family, Messrs. Taylor and Pitkin, and the Misses Gould and Morrill. The customs office reports disturbances at YuNan yesterday." Tao-Ting is about seventy-five miles southeast of Peking. The Department of State also Is In receipt of a cable dispatch from Consul Fowler at Che-Foo, In reply to one sent him, asking Information of missionaries in China. Mr. Fowler, in his reply, says that only one missionary, presumably French. I known to be in the Interior of Ho-Nan. At Shanghai only Americans are situated. Those rescued are the persons who went to Peking, belonging to the American Board of Foreign Missions, and are believed to be Arthur Smith and wife, the Wyckoff sisters, Chapin, wife and two children. Their names were given In a previous cable dispatch, in which Mr. Fowler said he believed that only two foreigners were In the interior, both French. Peking Alive' a Mlslonary Says. BOSTON, July 27.-The American Board cf Commlssiorers for Foreign M?sions to-day received a cablegram from Rev. Henry B. Porter, a missionary of the board, dated Che-Foo, July 23, containing the words: "Peking alive." Rev. Mr. Porter, who was stationed at Pang-Chuang, province of Shan-Tung, north China, escaped to Che-Foo after the Boxer uprising. The cablegram contained only the two word "Peking alive," no Intimation being given as to the evidence on which the conviction which apparently prevailed at :he-Foo was based. Canadinns 3Inrdered. TORONTO. Ontario. July 27. The Chin Inland Mission received the following cablegram from Shanghai to-day: "All missionaries murdered in Pao-Tlng-Fu." The China Inland Mission has two miMonaries stationed ct Pao-Ting. in the province of Chi-Ll, which is Just aboui the name -lis-tance from Peking as Is Tien-Tfin, but further Inland These minslonarles. Mr. and Mrs. Bagnall and their three children, have undoubtedly perUhed. Mission Stations Pillaged. PARIS. July 27. The consul at Han-Kow telegraphs to the Foreign Office that two mission stations at Sze-Chuen have been pillaged, and the Lararist establishments at Yao-Chou. province of Kiang-61, burned. The dispatch adds thnt the viceroys spontaneously took measures to rcjtoie crCtr.

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CHARLES LEWIS SMOKED FROM IMS HIDING PLACE AX II KILLED. Xci&ro Desperado for Whom All Xeir Orleans Had Been Gonnlng for Several I)as KILLED POUR MORE PERSONS AM) SERIOUSLY OR FATALLY WOLXDED A M'MHER OF OTHERS. Twelve Persons Slain and Twenty Eiuht Severely or Dangerously Injured Since the Rioting: Began SCENE OF MUCH EXCITEMENT IIIDIXG PLACE OF THE XEGRO SCRBOIXDED UY 20,000 PERSONS. Torch Applied to the Rnlidlng While He Was Poppina Away at Everybody with Ills Winchester. FINALLY SHOT BY A SOLDIER BODY DRAGGED LXTO THE STREET AXD LITERALLY RIDDLED. Attempt 3Inde to Burn the RemainsOther Negroes Chased and Shot School Building; Burned NEW ORLEANS, July 27. Twelve persons killed. Including one woman, and twenty-eight wounded. Including a woman and a girl, some so seriously that death Is probable, is the casualty list of the troubles in New Orleans which began with the attempt of Policemen Day and Lamb to arrest the negroes Charles and Pierce. The desperate negro, Robert Charles, whose crimes have caused the terrible event3 of the past two days, was located In a negro' dwelling on Saratoga street this afternoon, and In effecting his capture the lives of four more white mentwo police officers and two citizens were sacrificed. Others were wounded and may die.' Charles's resistance cost him his life, and with him was killed a negro companion who had aided himNin his defiance of the authorities. With the organization of the citizen's police force last night the turbulent element yielded, and peace and order were restored. This morning the better class of the negroes resumed their vocations free from molestation, and the restoration of order promised to be permanent. The early hours of the afternoon, however, wrought a startling change In the situation. The fresh violence of to-day has revived the turbulence of the unruly element, and added strength to their forces. The citizens police force has been Increased to more than 1,000 men. All companies of the State militia are under arms, and are guarding the prison and other Important points. The general belief is that the force In hand will be ample to suppress the lawless element. After midnight to-night a mob which hsd evaded the militia and citizens' posse attacked Thorny Lafon Schoolhouse, Sixth and Kampart streets, upon the supposition that negroes had stored arms and ammunition In the building. Unopposed, they had no difficulty In getting possession and firing the structure, destroying it completely. The school building was erected a few years ago by the city, and, being devoted exclusively to the education of negro children, it was named for the well-known colored philanthropist. No negroes were found In the school, but a number who emrged from houses in the vicinity wer pursued for quite a distance. A itrong force was dispatched to the scene as soon as the alarm was given, but too late to save the school. The mob was quickly dispersed. , LONG LIST OF CASUALTIES. A complete list of the casualties since th trouble began is as follows: Killed. JOHN T. DAY. ilicc captain. PETER J. LAMB, policeman. AUGUST THOMAS, negro laborer in employ of New Orleans City Railroad Company. BAPTISTE FILEAN, nejrro. aged sev-entv-rtve years, laborer in French market. LEWIS TAXLOR, negro laborer in market GABRIEL PORTEOUS. white, sergeant of police. JOSEPH LALLY, white, corporal of police. A. VAN KUREM, white, keeper of the city workhouse. ALFRED J. BLOOM FI ELD. w hite, emplove of Southern News Company. ROBERT CHARLES, negro, triple murderer and author of the trouble. ANNA MAURY, negro woman, killed In her homo by a. mob earching for fugitive. Unknown negro, companion of Charles. Wounded. Esther Fields, severe Raphes on the head. Oswald McMahone, white, gunshot wound in right thigh. Frank Shepperd, white, gunshot wound in right arm. Alexander Rußln. negro, thot In left shoulder. Joseph Deeds, white, cut on left hand. G. F. Davis, white. hot in right leg. J. Cluny, white, clubbed about arms. George Morris, negro, gun? hot wound in leg and cuts on head. Lean White, gunshot wounds In left hand. Henry Daurin. white, gunshot wound la left leg. Louis Lepuyade, white, gunshot wound In left leg. William Armstrong, negro. gunshot wound in left thigh. Charles Doyle, whltei gun.-hot wound ia leg. Tony Michel, white, wounded In bnh hands. James Neben, tkuU'Xracturei at bas