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Commander Smith-Dorrien to the Commodore at Hong Kong.
Wuchow, July 14, 1898. I HAVE the honour to report that I arrived here on the 13th July, and beg to forward the following facts which I have gathered from Her Majesty's Consul at this port (Mr. Hosie) as to the rebellion which has taken place in the Kwangsi Province :-
1. On the 28th June the city of Yung Hsien, situated 70 miles south-west of ` Wuchow, fell into the hands of rebels, and was sacked.
Next day the large market town of Tung Hsu and district city of Peilin was taken and departmental city of Yulin.
These cities are situated in the richest agricultural area of Kwangsi.
The origin of the outbreak is attributed to scarcity caused by the export of rice, for which these districts are famous.
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The rapidity with which city after city has fallen gives rise to the belief that it is more than a local riot.
The number of the rebels are here estimated as from 10,000 to 20,000, though this number is probably exaggerated.
It is anticipated that they will march westward to Nanning, or else northward in direction of Kuilin.
2. The following Chinese troops have been sent to the front:--
2,000 from Koachow, 1,000 from Canton, and 200 from Kuilin.
3. Wuchow is protected by 200 Chinese soldiers, mostly unarmed.
Hundreds of volunteers have been enrolled, and these men, armed with lamps, horns, whistles, and a few old rifles, assemble every evening and patrol the streets. Such a sight is almost increditable.
The city wall is being repaired.
On the 7th July some headless bodies were seen floating down the river, six of them being picked up here and buried.
Much panic has existed in Wuchow, and hundreds of Chinese have left for Canton.
There is a small guard of soldiers on top of a hill on the look-out for the rebels advancing, though the chief fear of the authorities here is a rising amongst the rowdies of the town, which might take place in case of rebel successes.
4. I am given to understand that the arrival of Her Majesty's ship "Tweed" has greatly calmed the minds of the people.
propose remaining here for the present till authentic news comes from the aren of disturbance.
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I have, &c.
(Signed)
A. II. SMITH-DORRIEN.
P.S.-The following news has just been received :---
Hsing Yeh was captured by the rebels on the 9th July. Seige of Yulin has been raised.
Kiu, on the left bank of the West River, is threatened. 1,000 troops have moved forward to defend Kin.
1,000 troops have occupied districts of Yung Hsien and Ting Hsu. District city
of Peilin has been retaken.
Rebellion has been instigated by Secret Society called the Triads.
It is reported that Pinglo and Yungan are disaffected, and that they are preparing to join the rebels.
One headless corpse floated past the ship this afternoon, 6 P.M., 14th July.
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