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The Democratic Leader
Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming
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Reports from Paris and Foo Chow detail French military health in Tonquin, no reinforcements planned, French fleet departing Matson amid incidents with British vessel and Chinese forts, and French Cabinet discussions confirming no Chinese war declaration while ordering Admiral Courbet to resume operations.
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PARIS, September 13.—A Temps dispatch from Hai Phong states that the health of the French troops in Tonquin is excellent. Although the Winter has been very severe, medical experts show that only 10 per cent. of the force have been sick.
The same paper says there is no present intention on the part of the Government to send reinforcements to Tonquin from France.
Foo Chow, September 13.—The French fleet has left Matson where it has been lying for some time past. The Lieutenant of the British man-of-war Seyphyr, was wounded when the Chinese fired on that vessel a few days ago, and is in a dying condition. Kinpai fort to-day fired on a telegraph launch.
PARIS, September 14.—The Cabinet Council held a meeting to-day in accordance with previous announcements, for discussion of the Chinese question. Prime Minister Ferry distinctly confirmed the report that China had not declared war. Admiral Peyron, Minister of Marine, read dispatches from Admiral Courbet, which stated he would resume operations as soon as he received reinforcements and a fresh supply of provisions.
PARIS, September 13.—Prime Minister Ferry yesterday, after a conference with the Secretaries of War and Marine, telegraphed Admiral Courbet to resume operations at once. Courbet, on the receipt of Ferry's dispatch, left Matson with his whole fleet and started north.
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Tonquin
Event Date
September 13 14
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french troops health excellent with only 10% sick; british lieutenant wounded and dying; no chinese war declaration; french fleet resumes operations northward.
Event Details
French troops in Tonquin reported healthy despite severe winter. No reinforcements from France planned. French fleet leaves Matson; Chinese fire on British vessel wounding lieutenant and on telegraph launch. Paris Cabinet discusses China; Ferry confirms no war, orders Courbet to resume operations immediately, who departs north with fleet.