On November 3rd, I received the twelve treaties that you all and the envoys from various countries had discussed together. It is clear that everyone sincerely wants to be friends with China, and I’m really happy! I immediately telegraphed these twelve treaties to the Emperor, who quickly replied, "All twelve proposals are approved!" Then on the 17th, I received the treaty texts that you sent, along with Minister Ge's note, which stated: "For the specific implementation details of these important clauses, we hope that your country's ministers can discuss them promptly so that we can respond in person and avoid delays." I immediately signed and sealed it according to the Emperor's orders.
China has agreed to these twelve treaties, which should satisfy your countries' demands. According to the final clause of the treaties, we should withdraw our stationed troops from the capital region. However, before we withdraw the troops, it’s crucial to stop all hostilities and not send troops to harass or intimidate the common people in various provinces and counties! We also need to discuss the other specific details thoroughly. Below, I will list them out one by one: First, regarding the matter of German envoy Klinde, we’ll take care of it as agreed.
Well, on September 25th, which is the 2nd day of the eighth lunar month, a decree was issued to severely punish those ministers. The memorial stated that according to the treaties signed by the envoys of various countries, they must be punished accordingly, whether lightly or severely, in accordance with the provisions of the treaties. The memorial also mentioned that towns that mistreated foreigners within the past five years cannot hold civil and military examinations. This involves many areas under prefectures, departments, counties, and townships that need thorough investigation. Those places that mistreated foreigners must be dealt with according to the regulations. This refers to the provincial examinations for students, while the metropolitan examinations are conducted collectively by all provinces. Places that mistreated foreigners must be thoroughly investigated and handled accordingly, while other places without such incidents can proceed with the exams as usual, to differentiate between good and bad, acting as both a warning and a punishment.
Next, the third item, regarding Secretary Nishiyama Akira from Japan, will be handled as previously discussed. The fourth item, concerning the erection of tombstones, will also be handled as previously discussed. The fifth item, regarding the arms and various materials for manufacturing arms being imported into China, according to the treaties later established by various countries, remains prohibited from being imported into China. However, the issue is that bandits are rampant throughout mainland China, each armed with foreign guns and cannons. If the Chinese defense forces do not have sophisticated weapons, it will be difficult to suppress them. If the bandits cause trouble, both Chinese and foreign merchants will suffer. Therefore, we should consider setting a deadline; once the deadline is reached, purchases should still be allowed. Regarding the various materials for arms manufacturing, there are many types that the country genuinely needs, and the General Administration must report at any time and approve purchases.
The sixth item is that our country needs to come up with a way to formulate a financial plan that all countries can accept to ensure the payment of reparations. This matter of reparations must consider our country's capacity to handle it; either extend the repayment period or appropriately reduce the amount of reparations. In short, it needs to be well planned. Other countries are very clear about our country’s fiscal revenue and expenditure; this time, the reparations represent an additional strain. If we can find ways to increase revenue, such as raising tariffs, mineral taxes, and introducing postal stamp taxes, many countries are doing this now, and we hope neighboring countries will agree.
The seventh item is that countries will send troops to protect embassies, and the areas surrounding the embassies will be defended by themselves; our citizens are not allowed to reside within the embassy area. The issue of troop deployment needs to be discussed in terms of personnel numbers, and detailed regulations must be established so that both soldiers and civilians can live in peace and avoid cross-border disturbances. The boundaries of the embassy area must clearly define where it starts and ends, including the official buildings within, and the boundaries must be surveyed first to inform the residents there to relocate.
The eighth item is concerning the Dagu Fort; anything that obstructs the shipping lanes should be removed fairly.
Article 9: In the passage from Beijing to the seaside, the countries are in discussions to designate several locations for troop deployment for defense. The total number of troops stationed and their division in different locations must be agreed upon by the countries to alleviate any fears of nearby residents. The primary aim of stationing troops is to safeguard officials and merchants from various countries while ensuring that local Chinese residents can travel freely. Our nation will also make every effort to ensure the safety of people from all nations, guaranteeing safety along the route from Beijing to the seaside, and absolutely not interrupting it. If, after one or two years, the countries feel that our protective measures are adequate, troops may be withdrawn according to the situation.
Part One: Responsibilities of Local Officials to Protect Foreign Nationals
Article 10 stipulates that officials in various provinces have the duty to protect foreign nationals within their jurisdiction. If there is another incident harming foreign nationals, it must be promptly addressed and penalized; otherwise, the relevant officials will be dismissed and never rehired. Chinese local officials have repeatedly received strict orders and already bear the responsibility to protect people of all nations. If incidents harming foreign merchants and nationals occur again, they must face severe legal consequences. However, this riot was indeed caused by conflicts between the public and missionaries. To prevent future incidents, we should collaboratively develop detailed peace regulations as formal provisions, to avoid frequent occurrences, alleviate the suffering of the people, and prevent officials from being overwhelmed.
Part Two: Amendments to Commercial Affairs
Article 11 stipulates that for matters concerning trade, shipping, and commercial affairs in various regions, if modifications are beneficial to both parties, China is willing to discuss amendments with the countries. The proposed modifications from the countries aim to enhance the mutual interests of China and its partners. Any actions that jeopardize China's interests, the livelihoods of merchants, or tax revenues are undesirable to all parties involved. If the modifications benefit both parties, China will certainly agree to discuss amendments.
Part Three: Protocol for Audience with the Emperor and Other Considerations.
Article 12 stipulates that the etiquette for various countries to meet the Chinese emperor, if any modifications are necessary, should be determined through temporary consultations between both parties. The above provisions are based on the terms proposed by the ministers, along with our input, and are detailed explanations without any other changes. If the ministers deem it appropriate after joint discussion, they can attach (missing text here) the above notes to the proposed terms as the basis for future negotiations. The Ministry of Personnel's suggestion regarding the withdrawal of troops stationed in the Beijing area, except for those stationed in the capital to protect the embassy and as deemed necessary for the situation, should have a date for the complete withdrawal determined as soon as possible for all troops in the capital and in places like Baoding and Tianjin. All palaces, city walls, government offices, and warehouses occupied in Beijing, Tianjin, Baoding, etc., should be returned to China. We hope that all countries will maintain friendly relations with China, and we kindly ask for your approval to implement this.
◇ Compensation Regulations for All Countries
First, to obtain compensation, it must be proven that the damaged property was caused by the Boxer rebels last summer. (1)
Compensation claims are categorized into three types: first, compensation from various countries; second, compensation from various industries and foreigners; third, compensation for Chinese employed by foreigners. (2)
All damaged properties must be detailed in a list to facilitate the claims process. (3)
The claim list should be submitted to the minister of the respective country; if it involves multiple countries, it should be submitted to the highest-ranking minister. Once the minister verifies the list and confirms compliance with regulations, it should be directly submitted to the Chinese government for compensation without needing to specify further details. (4)
All properties eligible for compensation must be listed at their actual prices. Compensation may accrue interest at a rate of 5% for civilians and 7% for businesses. Interest cannot accrue further until the principal has been fully paid. Only items that were destroyed and comply with the stipulations of Article 7 are eligible for interest payments. Interest is calculated from the date of destruction. (5)
If goods from various industries and foreigners were requisitioned by order of military officials for storage in military camps, then that country or the military official must provide written proof; in such cases, claims cannot be made against China. Damaged property must provide conclusive evidence: a list prepared according to the laws of the respective country must be submitted to the country's minister for verification, ensuring there are no issues before making claims to the Chinese government. (6)
Damaged items must have proof submitted that they were indeed owned before the incident, which should be presented to the minister of the claimant's country for verification. If the minister finds no issues, compensation can be claimed from the Chinese government. The owner's occupation and past income may also be considered for valuation. (7) Compensation amounts will be assessed based on the market price at that time. (8) Regardless of which country or individual, a list must be submitted in accordance with the above terms to claim compensation. (9) ◇ A notice from the envoys of various countries to the plenipotentiary ministers requesting the punishment of the culprits and the exoneration of the affected ministers Here’s the situation: regarding the riot and murder case in Beijing, the plenipotentiary ministers from various countries discussed it thoroughly yesterday, listing the names of the guilty ministers and specifying the severe punishments each should face. Your court ministers' opinions on this matter have been noted and carefully considered by the plenipotentiary ministers from various countries. This document conveys the final decision of the plenipotentiary ministers to you. In the future, any crimes committed by outsiders cannot be used to excuse or justify this incident. Your court ministers have suggested that Prince Zai Xun take his own life, and the ministers from various countries have agreed. As for Prince Zai Yi and Duke Zai Lan, the ministers from various countries believe they should be executed without delay; if the Emperor shows mercy, the punishment could be reduced to exile in remote Xinjiang, with permanent imprisonment, and absolutely no further reduction in sentence. Ying Nian must be executed immediately. Gang Yi should also be sentenced to immediate execution; although he is already dead, the culpability remains the same as if he were alive and facing execution. Zhao Shu Qiao should also be executed immediately. Your court ministers have stated that Yu Xian must be executed immediately, and the ministers from various countries are in unanimous agreement. As for Dong Fu Xiang, the opinions of your court ministers have been documented by the ministers from various countries for future judgments; the ministers think it would be more effective to swiftly strip him of his military power, as this would be simpler. Li Bing Heng and Xu Tong should both be sentenced to immediate execution; although they are both dead, the culpability remains the same as if they were alive and facing execution. Xu Cheng Yu and Qi Xiu should both be executed immediately.
Regarding the decree for the sentencing of the criminals, the ministers from various countries believe it should be sent out immediately, and the execution date needs to be set quickly. Whether within or outside of Beijing, ministers from various countries will send people to supervise the execution. This shows that the representatives from various countries have been pretty lenient and haven't made too many demands. In short, it has been two months since the murder of the foreign envoy and the secretary, and they’ve been leading officials and soldiers to attack foreign lands, churches, and embassies; they’ve also cunningly set traps to lure foreigners out of Beijing to Tianjin, intending to harm them on the way; and they’ve used their strong hatred of violations of international law, which have resulted in many deaths, as a justification for the execution of officials. Now, the ministers of various countries are just focusing on this issue, with almost no further demands. I'm passing this along again for the representatives of various countries.
The last paragraph of the treaty, as well as the contents mentioned in the document dated January 26 in the Western calendar (i.e., December 7 in the Chinese calendar), and the military situation mentioned in your court's communication dated January 16 in the Western calendar (i.e., November 26 in the Chinese calendar), if the representatives of various countries take a close look at this, China should first agree to and implement the demands of the ministers from various countries. That's the whole message.
Well, according to your request, I have translated this passage into modern spoken Chinese while retaining the original text of the poetry and couplets.
First, this concerns the continued handling of official documents. In previous official documents, we've already talked about how to punish foreign officials who broke the law in Beijing and submitted memorials for rebuttal. Last year, during the turmoil in Beijing, some officials who were strongly against violations of the law were brutally murdered, and this has been recorded. Now, the plenipotentiaries of various countries have decided: the five officials Xu Yongyi, Xu Jingcheng, Yuan Chang, Lian Yuan, and Li Shan should all be immediately reinstated to their original positions to show vindication and compensation, reflecting the values of fairness and justice. This is hereby communicated, and I believe the Chinese side will definitely be on board with this. If there are similar victimized officials in other provinces, in the future, when the plenipotentiaries of various countries ask your court to issue orders regarding the crimes listed in the previous official documents, they can also announce the decree for the reinstatement of the above five officials. This needs to be communicated.
Next is the letter of plenary authorization. This letter serves as proof of communication between the plenipotentiary ministers and countries such as England, France, Russia, Germany, the United States, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Japan.
The Emperor of the Great Qing Dynasty decrees: In order to enhance friendship with various countries, I hereby appoint the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Yi Kuan, Grand Scholar of Wenhua Hall, Governor-General of Zhili, Minister of Beiyang, and First-Class Baron Li Hongzhang as the first-class plenipotentiary ministers, to jointly discuss matters with the plenipotentiary ministers dispatched by various countries, to act at their discretion, to determine treaty terms, and to sign and seal with full authority. These two ministers are loyal to the state and have made outstanding contributions; they will certainly be able to handle affairs prudently and establish diplomatic relations, not betraying my trust. I will personally review the treaties, and if they are satisfactory, I will approve them. Special decree.
Finally, the envoys of various countries stationed in Beijing once again request a notification for the punishment of the principal offenders, as well as two lists.
Regarding the notification matter. Concerning the names of officials who have committed crimes in the provinces and have been punished, and how to issue notifications, the second clause concerning severe punishment will be determined by the plenipotentiary ministers, which has been communicated multiple times.
On the fifth of the second month, the seventeenth of the twelfth month of the Gengzi year, when we held the meeting, we once again stated on record. All ministers, we are sending you the list of offenders you identified, with two copies attached for your consideration: one is for those you have confirmed with solid evidence and how they should be severely punished; the other is for those accused of serious crimes with solid evidence, requesting the Chinese side to handle separately. Ministers, please submit your requests according to the situation on the list, to issue decrees separately to resolve this matter. The investigation should be swiftly executed by the Chinese side. After the investigation is completed, according to the wishes of all ministers, based on Article 10 of the agreed terms, issue decrees on the convictions of each offender and how to severely punish them, to be publicly posted. This approach will enable a much earlier resolution than your original plan of waiting for the completion of Article 20 of the agreed terms, and it can be executed sooner. This is a necessary notification.
March 31, 1901, the twelfth of the second month of the Xinchou year.
List of confirmed serious offenders recommended for severe punishment (list)
Shanxi
Bai Chang of Yangqu County was a henchman of Yu Xian. In June of the 26th year of Guangxu, he tricked and murdered over forty Western men, women, and children in Taiyuan. He deserves to be executed immediately.
Zheng Wenqin of the Guizhou provincial government conspired to murder a British officer, a foreign bishop, and four Catholics, and fourteen Protestant missionaries. His crime should be immediately punished by execution.
Xu Jiru of the Fen Prefecture pretended to agree to escort Western missionaries out of the country but secretly instructed people to kill ten men, women, and children, including Father Luo, in Wenshui County on July 12. He should be dismissed from his position and sentenced to death; if he is spared, he should at least be exiled to the frontier, never allowed to return.
Huang Tingguang of Hejin County led a group to chase and kill a family of seven Christians on June 20: the Mi couple and their children, as well as the Rong couple, Miss Jin, and Miss Dong, at Qingjiawan, which was under his jurisdiction. This crime is serious enough for him to receive severe punishment: he should be dismissed and exiled to the frontier, never to return!
Ma Wuguan of Taiyuan was involved in the killings of Christians there. His guilt is clear; he should be dismissed and banned from holding office for life!
Shi Fengqi, the garrison commander of Taiyuan, captured and tortured a Catholic priest to death. This crime is utterly heinous; he should be dismissed and exiled to the frontier, never to return!
The magistrate of Xiaoyi County was responsible for the deaths of two foreign female Christians, Miss Wei and Miss Su, on the fourth day of June. He should be dismissed and exiled to the frontier, never to return!
The magistrate of Daining County failed to protect three members of the Nie sisters and Miss Qi, who were murdered by bandits under his watch. He should be dismissed and exiled to the frontier, never to return!
In Zezhou Prefecture, several British Christians fleeing from Pingyao and Lucheng passed through here, and he failed to assist them. He should be dismissed and never allowed to hold office again!
In Lucheng County, where he governs, Christians were left unprotected, causing them to encounter numerous dangers during their escape. Dismissed; he will never hold office again in this lifetime!
Wang Dailin of Gaoping County paid no attention to the Christians fleeing from Pingyao and Lucheng. Dismissed; he will never hold office again in this lifetime!
Enshun of Changzi County similarly turned a blind eye to the British Christians fleeing from Pingyao and Lucheng, even abusing them. Dismissed; he will never hold office again in this lifetime!
The governor of Xizhou even called on the Boxer bandits to enter the city, resulting in several British Christians being driven out and killed in Quwo County. Dismissed; he will never hold office again in this lifetime, and he should be exiled to the borders, never to return!
The magistrate of Quwo County offered no protection to the Christians in his jurisdiction, and even allowed a Christian family of three to be abused to death. Dismissed, exiled to the borders, never to return!
The magistrate of Yueyang County ignored the fact that two foreign missionaries were killed by the Boxers in his jurisdiction; he did nothing at all about it. A sin! He should be dismissed and never hold office again in this lifetime!
Qin Jianhu, the magistrate of Shouyang County, captured and abused British missionaries within his territory, and even escorted them to Taiyuan without giving them any food or drink, leading to their starvation. A sin! He should be dismissed and exiled to the borders, never to return!
Mao Shifu, the judge of Hohhot, and Fan Enqing, the judge of Tokto City, both put bounties on capturing or outright killing foreigners and Chinese Christians. In the two cities under their jurisdiction, over 1,500 Christians were killed, using extremely brutal methods! They should be dismissed and executed immediately! If they are fortunate enough to survive, at the very least, they should be exiled to the borders, never to return!
In Ningyuan Prefecture, prison warden Li Minghe handed over the Catholic bishop to the soldiers to be killed. Sinful! Should be dismissed and put to death! If they are fortunate enough to survive, they should at the very least be exiled to the border and never allowed to return!
General Yongde in Suiyuan City and Deputy Commander Kui Cheng in Guihua City were both the masterminds behind the tragic incidents in those areas! Four Catholic missionaries were killed by their soldiers. Sinful! Should be dismissed and locked away for good!
Acting magistrate Guo Zhishu in Guihua City led over three hundred soldiers on July 26th last year to attack the Ironwood Gully Church, where ten missionaries were shot and burned to death, and the remaining four missionaries who fled to Huanghuakou Inn three miles away were caught and killed as well. Sinful! Should be put to death! If they are fortunate enough to survive, they should at the very least be exiled to the border and never allowed to return!
The county magistrate in Yuci County was also involved in the case of killing foreign missionaries. Sinful! Should be dismissed and never allowed to hold office again!
Hu Dexiu in Taigu County, on July 6th, had all foreigners in his jurisdiction killed. Sinful! Should be dismissed, exiled to the border, and never allowed to return!
In Datong, Yang (name missing here), in the area under his jurisdiction, six Christian missionaries (both men and women) were all killed. Sinful! Should be dismissed and never allowed to hold office again!
The county magistrate in Taiyuan, responsible for the deaths of many believers, should be dismissed and never allowed to hold office again.
The county magistrates in Ningxiang and a neighboring county all incited the Boxers to kill missionaries and believers. They should be dismissed and never allowed to hold office again.
The King of Alashan in Mongolia expelled the Catholic missionaries from Gansu, worthy of condemnation. The King of Kharakha encouraged the mistreatment of believers, worthy of condemnation. And the King of Darat killed over eight hundred believers, deserving of dethronement and imprisoned for life!
The military officials Zhang Jinsheng, Yang Bazong, He Shao, Xu Datian, and a certain Officer Liu from Ningtiao Liang in Gansu are all leaders of the Boxers. They led the Boxers in besieging a church in Xiaojiao Pan for 49 days, killing a Catholic priest. They should all be dismissed and held accountable!
Wen Xing from Luanping County ordered soldiers to bury 11 Western Catholics alive, then throw their bodies into the water. When the believers retrieved the bodies to bury them, he had the bodies dug up and thrown back into the water. He should be executed!
Yulu from Zhili recently caused trouble; he is the main instigator! He led soldiers and Boxers in Tianjin to attack people of various countries, killing foreigners. A nationwide decree has been issued! He should be stripped of his titles and his family assets confiscated!
Gentleman Zuo Luoling from Wangxiaocun was ordered by the county magistrate to go out of the city to persuade the Boxers to retreat when they were about to attack Wuyi County. Instead, he spread rumors and incited chaos. When the city gates opened, the Boxers rushed in and killed two Catholic priests. He should face imprisonment!
Zhang Bingzhe, who was transferred from Wuyi County to Qingyuan County, openly sheltered the Boxers and permitted them to wreak havoc in Shenzhou, Hejian, and other places. He should be dismissed and executed! Even if he is spared, he should be exiled to the border and never allowed to return!
The magistrate Chen Zelin from Jiangxi, when he was in Jingzhou, was invited by the local prefect Hong Shoupeng to join in the attack on the gathering place of Catholic believers in Zhu Jiahe, resulting in the deaths of two Catholic priests. He should be dismissed and barred from any future promotions.
Hong Shoupeng, the prefect of Jingzhou, actually invited Chen Zelin to join in the attack on the Catholic believers in Zhu Jiahe. He cannot escape responsibility! He should be dismissed and barred from any future promotions.
Wang Liansan from Daming Prefecture, Miao Yuke from Daming County, and Wang Jinyang from Yuancheng County all drove away the Catholic priests in their jurisdictions, robbed them, and deliberately set them up to be harmed. All three of them should be dismissed and barred from any future promotions.
In Nanyue County, Gong Ying drove the Catholic priests out of the officialdom and even deliberately created opportunities for them to be attacked. His crime is just as serious; he should be dismissed and never rise through the ranks again.
The county magistrate of Qingyuan County actually refused to protect the fleeing British Catholic priests; this is simply dereliction of duty! He should be dismissed and never rise through the ranks again.
Li Zhao-zhen from Wangdu County even mistreated the fleeing British Catholic priests; this is simply inhumane! He should be dismissed and never rise through the ranks again!
Chang Cui, the Deputy Minister of Granary, actually became the leader of the Boxer bandits in Tongzhou; this is simply outrageous! He should be dismissed and never rise through the ranks again!
The situation in the three eastern provinces is even more serious: On the sixth day of the sixth month, Jin Chang, the Deputy Governor of Shengjing, actually allowed soldiers and Boxer bandits to kill four foreign Catholic priests, two Chinese Catholic priests, and many believers. This is a heinous crime! He should be dismissed and executed immediately, without hesitation! If he can be spared, he should be exiled to the frontier and never allowed to return!
Chen Mu, the magistrate of Liaoyang Prefecture, actually killed a Chinese Catholic priest and many believers! He should be dismissed and given a life sentence!
Chang Laode, the leader of the militia from the duck factory, was also involved in the incident on the fifth day of the sixth month when three Catholic priests were killed. He should be dismissed and exiled to the frontier, never to return!
The Deputy Governor of Heilongjiang is also involved in the killing of three Catholic priests! He should be dismissed immediately and exiled to the frontier, never to return!
The Deputy Governor of Hulan City, Ah (missing character), actually refused to protect the Catholic priests, leading to their harm, and even displayed the head of the murdered priest at the temple gate! He should be dismissed and never rise through the ranks again!
Bayan Susu'e, an official, wanted to kill two missionaries as soon as he took office. Fortunately, a local official intervened to save them. In his anger, he went to the Xiaoshitou River Church, dug up the bodies of foreign missionaries buried there thirteen years ago, burned the church, and caused harm to the congregation. This matter warrants dismissal and execution. If he is spared, at the very least he should be exiled to the borderlands and never allowed to return.
Yulin San, the governor of Hunan Province, intervened in the killing of two Catholic missionaries in Hengzhou Prefecture. He should be dismissed and never employed again.
Hengzhou Daolongwen, those two killed Catholic missionaries had written to him for protection before, but he not only failed to protect them but also incited public outrage, which led to the missionaries being blinded and brutally murdered. He should be dismissed and executed. If he is spared, at the very least he should be exiled to the borderlands and never allowed to return.
Yueqing in Hengzhou Prefecture and Zheng Bing in Qingquan County, these two not only refused to protect the missionaries but also aided wrongdoers and even participated in the atrocities. Yueqing even issued a notice of contract violation, which resulted in the destruction of the Jesus Church. They both should be dismissed and never employed again.
Yandao Bao Zuling in Jinqiu, Zhejiang, is clearly someone who harbors hostility towards foreigners. He incited bandits to murder numerous foreigners in Quzhou. He had the ability to protect them but refused, allowing the bandits to first insult and then murder the Tang family of four and the Shima Dai family of three, a total of seven people, in front of the Daoist office. Afterwards, he reported the incident to the authorities, praising the bandits for their actions as just! He should be executed. If he is spared, at the very least he should be exiled to the borderlands and never allowed to return.
Zhou Zhide, the city defense commander of Quzhou Prefecture, was complicit in this matter. He was not only the mastermind but also personally led the bandits to commit a range of atrocities. He deserves to be executed!
Governor Liu Shutang of Zhejiang conveyed secret orders to kill foreign nationals, so the brutal events were entirely caused by him. Although he was later lightly punished and removed from office, it was already too late; he remained in Zhejiang for four months after the upheaval, and aside from dismissing important officials, he failed to arrest a single criminal. He should be dismissed and exiled to the frontier, never allowed to return.
Former Inspector Rong Quan also conveyed secret orders to kill foreign nationals, making him one of the key instigators behind this turmoil. Now in Hangzhou, he leads those who harbor animosity towards foreigners, and he does not hide his discriminatory behavior at all. He should be dismissed and exiled to the frontier, never allowed to return.
Former General Yu Junming of Quzhou killed many Westerners on June 25 right at the entrance of the Dao office. At that time, he and Bao Dao were in the office, and although he had five thousand soldiers under his command, he took no measures before the attack, which serves as evidence of his complicity in the bandits' actions that resulted in the tragedy. He should be dismissed and exiled to the frontier, never allowed to return.
Former Prefect Hong Siliang of Quzhou refused to protect the believers in this case and did not put in any effort, only being present in the Dao office that day. He should be dismissed and barred from holding office ever again.
The gentlemen of Quzhou, Zheng Liansheng, Zheng Yongxi, and Luo Laosi, were the key conspirators in this matter. They should all be dismissed.
In Sichuan, Li Changpei, the governor of Qiongzhou, condoned the looting of churches and killed many believers. He should be dismissed and barred from holding office ever again.
Wang Jiyin of Jianchang Dao, Luo Dingzhi, the county magistrate of Mingshan, former Prefect Wang Zhitong of Yazhou, and Li Nianzi, all stubbornly refused to protect the missionaries and handled the church cases unjustly. They should all be dismissed and permanently barred from public office.
The Minister stationed in Tibet, Qing Shan, upon taking office, informed officials along the way to expel Westerners from the country and eliminate the believers, causing unrest in Litang. Although he has already died, his official rank should be posthumously revoked.
Luo Fanglin, a man from Sinan Prefecture, Guizhou, is a dismissed military official. He attacked the believers in Longquan and Sinan Prefecture, causing the deaths of more than twenty people; he is the mastermind of this incident. Upon hearing about the troubles in Zhili Province, he immediately led a group to raid and destroy the homes of the believers, even killing some of them. This crime is serious enough for him to serve a long prison sentence!
Yin from Nanyang Town in Henan particularly harbors hatred against the believers, being fierce and violent, causing considerable suffering to the believers in Henan. He is to be held accountable for this matter. He demolished a Catholic priest's church and posted notices of breach of contract; this was all his doing. Therefore, he should be dismissed and should never hold an official position again!
Li Ruoxian from Xindian incited public sentiment, nearly leading to the death of the priest mentioned earlier. If the priest hadn't escaped quickly, he would definitely have been killed. Li Ruoxian should also be dismissed!
The governor of Shanxi, who was previously the inspector of Henan, Yan Zhi, issued orders everywhere, filled with hatred towards foreigners. Such a person should also be dismissed and should never hold an official position again!
A certain county magistrate in Henan treated the British priest fleeing from Henan to Hubei with hostility, treating them harshly. He too must be dismissed and should never hold an official position again!
An official in Rongze County refused to accept the British priests who were escorted from Wuzhi County, causing those priests to suffer greatly and face various dangers. He too must be dismissed and should never hold an official position again!
The pastoral official in Zhengzhou treated the British priests fleeing from Pingyao and Lucheng with extreme harshness when they passed through Zhengzhou. He too must be dismissed and should never hold an official position again!
Lin, the magistrate of Xihua County, repeatedly refused to protect the priests within his jurisdiction, leading to their expulsion and the loss of all their belongings. He must also be dismissed and should never hold an official position again!
Wang, the Assistant Magistrate of Chen Prefecture, refused to protect the priest, which led to the chaos in June. After the priest was expelled, he nearly lost his life. He was also dismissed from office and will never hold an official position again!
Cen Chunrong of Hubei Province posted defamatory notices that incited officials and civilians to harbor resentment towards Western religions. He was also dismissed from office and will never hold an official position again!
The magistrates of Hua County, Che County, and Anyang County looted the church and its belongings and set fire to the church building. Their actions warrant dismissal and investigation, and they will never hold an official position again in the future.
The former magistrate of Weihui Prefecture actually killed believers! His conduct warrants dismissal and investigation, and he will never hold an official position again in the future. Chen Shiwei, the magistrate in Wuan County, went even further, allowing the dismemberment of a deceased priest's body that was exhumed by the locals and leaving the body on the roadside. His actions justify dismissal and investigation, and he will never hold an official position again in the future.
The governor of Jiangxi, Song Shou, in accordance with the imperial decree, set fire to the church and sent people to burn, kill, and loot the church under the guise of recruiting soldiers. His conduct warrants dismissal and investigation, and he will never hold an official position again in the future. Deng Xuanyou from Nanfeng County refused to acknowledge the complaints from the believers and encouraged the people to harm the believers. His actions justify dismissal and investigation, and he will never hold an official position again in the future. Weng Baoren from Nancheng County ordered the church to be demolished. His actions warrant dismissal and investigation, and he will never hold an official position again in the future.
In Shandong, there is also the Inspector of Hunan, Hu Jinggui, who used to be the Inspector of Shandong. This old scoundrel harbors animosity towards foreigners and has been sabotaging efforts, colluding with other officials to desperately protect the Boxers, trying to shirk responsibility for the massacre of Christians. This offense is serious enough to warrant dismissal and investigation. He should never expect to hold an official position again. Qin Yingkui of En County shielded the Boxers, openly displayed animosity towards foreigners, and watched as local Christians were brutally murdered. This offense is also enough to warrant dismissal and investigation; he should never expect to hold an official position again. Tu Naixun from Xiangjin County condoned and protected the Boxers, failed to protect the residence of American missionary Hejiatun, and allowed Christians to be abused. This offense is also enough to warrant dismissal and investigation; he should never expect to hold an official position again.
Next is the list of other officials accused, requiring further investigation: including Mongolia… A Duo… Du Shalaqi Shake, Duoerjia, Geluoqi, Suonolaqi Jiaragushi Lu… Na, Fei Damo, Mo Gehai… Du Shalaqi Jia, Yingluoqi A, Qie Erduola, Er Dangbalin Jia, Langya Er Bin Sang,… Jiasha,… Jage Geluoqi… These eleven individuals have all threatened missionaries, unable to act within the church; they intended to kill them separately in other places.
In Shuangliu County, Sichuan, Gong Dingbao, in Pixian, Huang Shuxun, in Guanyin County, Wang Huzhou, in Chongqing, Chen Zhaotang, in Wenjiang County, Zhou Qingren, in Chongning County, Chen Dingxun, in Nanbu County, Yuan Yongbin, and in Dayi County, Zhao Suizhi, these eight individuals stood by as over five hundred Christian households had their homes and belongings ransacked by bandits, and the Christians were harmed and killed, with churches also being burned down.
Wang Dianjia of Yibin County has been reported for inciting hatred against Western teachings and exacerbating the chaos. Wen Kui of Xuzhou Prefecture turned a blind eye to this lawlessness in Yibin County.
Zhang Jihui from Shusinang Prefecture in Guizhou has always opposed Western teachings. Jiwen from Longquan County is fiercely antagonistic towards Western teachings, permitting Luo Fanglin to bring bandits into the area to cause trouble. When church members requested him to uphold justice and suppress the bandits, he bluntly told them that they lived in remote areas and were asking for trouble by following Western teachings, and he would not protect them.
The British consul in Hankou claims that Fu Fengyang from Nanyang Prefecture in Henan harbors animosity towards foreigners. Zhang Ling from Nanyang County is guilty of murdering church members and destroying their homes and property.
Ren Yuchen from Fuliang County, despite multiple requests for protection, refused to protect the churches in Jingdezhen, Xijiang, and Liudian, which led to the destruction of all three churches by fire. Xu Daopei from Ji'an Prefecture allowed local gentry to attack churches and church members. He Mingliang, a military officer in Ganzhou, also refused to send troops to protect the churches when local officials requested his assistance.
Tu Chunnian, the official in charge of Ganzhou and Ningdao, was asked by Liu Zhijun to issue a notice to protect Westerners, but he stubbornly refused to put it up in the two prefectures of Ganznan. What’s worse, he ignored the frequent conflicts in the two prefectures of Ganznan and took no action whatsoever.
In Nanchang County, scholars Huang Xizu, Xie Gantang, Linsheng Ma Jin, and Jiansheng Mei Suqing sent people to demolish churches.
In Nanchang County, martial artist Shan Bingyao, along with students Li Taihe, Shan Yin, Xiao Tingjie, and Shan Buao, were even more brutal, leading a group of bandits to places like... (text missing here)... and Weishui Bridge, tearing down both the churches and the homes of church members.
Lin Sheng Lin Xiangju, Lin Maoxiu, Lu Jiaru, and Lu Mingsheng from Lixixian stirred up local residents to loot churches and cause trouble.
Shi Shou from Linjiang Prefecture, Wen Ling from Shanggao County, and gentry Liang Feipeng and Zhang Wenlan also encouraged bandits to rob and cause chaos.
Xu Handu of Taiyuan Prefecture in Shanxi, following Yu Xian's orders, executed all the Western missionaries there, sparing none. This is nothing short of complicity!
